Italy: Way of life model W Motels, a part of Marriott Worldwide, has opened its newest property in Florence and the second in Italy.
Situated on Piazza dell’Unità Italiana, the W Florence is housed within the former Grand Resort Majestic.
The lodge has been restored and reimagined by Italian structure agency Genius Loci Architettura to satisfy LEED Gold and WELL Silver sustainability requirements. World design agency AvroKO, who beforehand led the interiors of W Prague and the soon-to-be-unveiled W Hoboken, additionally labored on the challenge.
W Florence options 119 visitor rooms together with 16 suites and one penthouse, the W Lounge with {a partially} lined central courtyard, Italian restaurant Tratto, Korean fusion restaurant Akira Again, and the Zefiro Rooftop restaurant which is scheduled to open later this summer season.
Extra facilities embrace a health club and versatile assembly areas.
“The opening of W Florence marks one other vital milestone in W Motels journey, deepening our presence in Italy and strengthening our footprint throughout the area,” stated George Fleck, SVP and world model chief, W Motels.
“As we proceed to evolve globally, this newest addition to our model embodies our dedication to delivering daring, immersive experiences that redefine luxurious way of life hospitality. W Motels has all the time been a model rooted in creativity and tradition, and W Florence completely captures the spirit of this dynamic, fashion-forward metropolis.”
The W Florence joins the model’s debut Italian property W Rome which opened in late 2021. Elsewhere in Italy, the W Sardinia – Poltu Quatu is predicted to open later this 12 months.
Highlights:
• W Florence opens because the second W Resort in Italy, following the 2021 launch of W Rome.
• The lodge is housed within the historic Grand Resort Majestic, redesigned to satisfy sustainability requirements (LEED Gold, WELL Silver).
• World design agency AvroKO and Genius Loci Architettura led the renovation.
• Eating choices embrace Tratto, Akira Again, and Zefiro Rooftop, with the latter opening later this summer season.
• W Sardinia – Poltu Quatu is slated to open later this 12 months, persevering with W Motels’ growth in Italy.
