The elegant Marriott edition mark is setting its sights on Africa. South Africa, to be exact.
Just announced, The Cape Town Edition will open at the city’s famous V&A Waterfront in 2026. This exciting opening will be Edition’s first on the African continent.
Once open, the hotel will feature 142 rooms and suites, restaurants and bars (including a rooftop bar), a spa, a pool, and meeting and event spaces. There will also be “carefully curated social spaces that reflect the city’s rich heritage and cosmopolitan energy,” according to The Marriot ad.
Renderings of the hotel show a prime beachfront location and modern designs by Shanghai-based Neri & Hu, along with Cape Town’s StudioMas. From the hotel, guests can enjoy views of Cape Town’s iconic Table Mountain and Lion’s Head, take a stroll along a new public waterfront promenade or enjoy entertainment at the nearby V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre.
“Cape Town is a city that embodies creativity, diversity and a dynamic spirit, qualities that align perfectly with the [Edition’s] “The V&A Waterfront is an iconic venue and we are confident that this project will set a new standard for luxury hospitality in the market.”
At the moment, Marriott has a solid offering of hotels in Cape Town, including the Westin and Autograph Collection, although none as stylish as the Edition properties.
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“Cape Town is privileged to join only a select number of markets in the world with an EDITION hotel,” said David Green, CEO of V&A Waterfront. “We are witnessing growing tourism demand in the city, and The Cape Town EDITION will offer guests a host of destination-based experiences and direct access to the world’s leading luxury retail brands, world-class restaurants, charter cruises and other incredible experiences.”
As always, you know TPG will be on the scene once The Cape Town Edition starts taking guests late next year.
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