Edition Hotels
Edition, Marriott International’s lifestyle hotel brand has recently opened its two newest locations in Istanbul and Waikiki (Hawaii). The two properties embody the company’s vision to produce a “home away from home,” a property that demonstrates cutting edge design and true innovation alongside modern services and unique food and beverage.
Ian Schrager, famed for creating the boutique hotel genre has collaborated with Marriott International to develop a hotel that has the unique appeal and individuality of a boutique residence and the service levels and organizational experience that an internationally recognized brand to offer.
The Waikiki Edition is situated next to the island’s marina and close by its world-class shopping district as well as within walking distance of one the world’s most renowned beaches. The Schrager influence
on the property is clear to see, the ambiance and flavor of the development feels like that of a boutique resort. In Edition’s own words it delivers “the best of both worlds: polish with personality, perfectionism with individualism and comfort with charisma and charm.” The property is clearly Hawaiian, yet still manages to remain ultra modern with its gloriously chic restaurants, swimming pools and living quarters.
The Istanbul Edition captures the excitement and sophistication of urban living in a city that is part Asian, part European and blends modern luxury with Ottoman traditions of the finest craftsmanship and an emphasis on comfort and wellbeing. Vibrant yet refined this property sets a distinct tone with its contrast of both dark and light woods and a warm and intimate atmosphere is created by the seamless transitions between the public and private spaces of this 78 room hotel. A city like Istanbul needs developments like Edition as much as Edition relishes being in such an enigmatic environment and the two entities positively thrive off one another.
Plans for new Editions from London to Mexico are in the pipeline including one in Bangkok comprising part of the MahaNakhon mixed use and retail development scheduled for completion in 2014. The Bangkok Edition will be managed by The Ritz-Carlton.