Marriott Worldwide, Inc. introduced the landmark opening of StudioRes Fort Myers, the first-ever StudioRes resort and the corporate’s debut within the midscale extended-stay phase. The all-studios resort is accepting reservations for stays, virtually two years to the day since Marriott unveiled the idea. A newly created model throughout the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio, StudioRes was designed to cater to quite a lot of vacationers, together with these on long-term work journeys and assignments, development initiatives, relocations, and extra.
StudioRes marks Marriott’s entry into the midscale extended-stay market, and Marriott anticipates progress for StudioRes within the coming years, with over 40 properties throughout the USA and Canada anticipated to open by the tip of 2027. With a fast-to-market development prototype, StudioRes gives house owners and builders a turnkey alternative with a bundled charge mannequin.
“Since unveiling StudioRes solely two years in the past, we now have been thrilled by the reception amongst house owners and franchisees, and we’re proud to rejoice this milestone with Harmony Hospitality and Whitman Peterson,” mentioned Marriott Worldwide Chief Monetary Officer and EVP, Improvement Leeny Oberg. “We designed StudioRes to supply terrific worth for purchasers with an progressive room design and extremely environment friendly working mannequin for long-term stays. The quick adoption of the model additionally demonstrates the facility of the Marriott Bonvoy ecosystem and the significance of our sturdy developer relationships, whereas underscoring our continued dedication to offering lodging choices for each traveler, value level, and journey function.”
In keeping with the model’s strategy to long-term stays, StudioRes Fort Myers gives an extended-stay expertise for impartial vacationers. This 124-key property gives studio-style rooms with one or two beds, a lounging space, and a kitchen with a stovetop, microwave, and fridge. Friends also can use communal areas, outside patios, and health facilities. Meals and beverage merchandising, quick WiFi, streaming entry, and informal workspaces additionally permit company to remain linked all through their keep.
A brief drive to the Southwest Florida Worldwide Airport and the realm’s points of interest, StudioRes Fort Myers invitations resort company to get pleasure from Fort Myers and the encompassing areas, together with Sanibel and Captiva Island, nature and wildlife at Manatee Park, Lakes Park, and The Caloosahatchee River, in addition to close by eating, purchasing, and household actions.
Marriott celebrates this opening with developer Harmony Hospitality and their long-time accomplice Whitman Peterson. Harmony at present operates practically 80 properties throughout the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio and expects to develop 40+ StudioRes properties, spanning a number of dozen submarkets in U.S. cities.
“Harmony Hospitality’s longstanding relationship with Marriott has been outlined by strategic alignment, mutual belief, and a shared dedication to high quality,” mentioned Mark Laport, CEO and presidentm Harmony Hospitality. “Our position in supporting the shaping of Marriott’s next-generation resort prototypes speaks to the power of that relationship. The grand opening of the first-ever StudioRes property is a big milestone—not just for Marriott, however for Harmony as we proceed to steer in growing high-performing, scalable hospitality belongings that meet the evolving wants of at present’s extended-stay traveler and ship long-term worth for our funding companions.”
“We’re proud to have collaborated with Marriott within the improvement of its latest model and in bringing the very first StudioRes to life,” mentioned Paul Novak, accomplice, Whitman Peterson. “The opening of StudioRes Fort Myers marks my fourth inaugural Marriott model opening—following Courtyard by Marriott, Fairfield Inn by Marriott, and the primary U.S. Aloft Resort—and it’s a privilege to proceed that legacy. Whitman Peterson may be very assured in StudioRes’ high-growth potential, with a number of others in our pipeline.”
StudioRes properties will take part in Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott Worldwide’s journey program.
