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West
Elm Hotels Announces Addition
of
Portland, Maine to Hospitality Portfolio
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Brooklyn,
NY – August 2017 / Newsmaker Alert / West
Elm announces Portland, Maine as the newest location for its West Elm
Hotels portfolio, expected to open in 2020. The 150 room, full-service
boutique hotel will be developed on Portland’s waterfront by Portland
Foreside Development Company LLC, and operated by hotel development
and management company DDK, West Elm Hotels’ exclusive operator.
“Portland
has experienced a renaissance within the past decade, creating a distinct
and modern vibe, while honoring its maritime history,” said Peter Fowler,
vice president of West Elm Hospitality. “Our collaboration with Portland
Foreside Development Company brings forth local knowledge and expertise
that will deliver an original experience for guests, as well as the surrounding
seaside community. Together, we will celebrate the city’s past and create
opportunities for discerning guests to discover Portland.”
The
property will be located in Portland Foreside, a new neighborhood development
in the area formerly known as the Portland Company Complex. The Foreside
neighborhood will be a vibrant area of town with a wide mix of retail,
food and beverage, residential, office, hospitality, and a deep-water marina,
all designed to encourage year-round enjoyment and community engagement.
Portland Foreside is positioned to become the city’s premier destination
for locals and tourists to appreciate Portland’s history, engage in the
harbor’s many activities, celebrate special events, enjoy retail and entertainment
offerings, and indulge in the renowned local food fare.
“Portland
Foreside Development Company is excited about West Elm’s commitment to
the City of Portland. We share the vision of connecting travelers to the
daily life of Portland by focusing on a unique experience, highlighting
the city’s local character, and delivering one-of-a-kind amenities and
services modern travelers crave most,” said Casey Prentice, manager of
Portland Foreside Development Company.
The
hotel will be situated overlooking Portland’s waterfront, directly east
of the Ocean Gateway Terminal and the waterfront public open space known
as Portland Landing, and will offer expansive vistas of Casco Bay, Fort
Gorges and neighboring island communities. West Elm will utilize its extensive
retail and marketing expertise to design a unique hospitality experience
that pays homage to the coastal city’s rich history and burgeoning waterfront
community.
Plans
for the hotel and surrounding development include:
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150 guest
rooms
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Lobby
bar and restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating
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Outdoor
pool, including spectacular views of the harbor
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Retail
spaces curated in the historic core of the development and next to the
hotel
West Elm
Hotels was announced in September 2016, with properties scheduled to open
in Detroit, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Oakland and Savannah, beginning
in early 2019. As part of West Elm’s ongoing commitment and relationship
with makers around the world, each West Elm Hotel, including the Portland
location, will feature local design elements that celebrate the community
and reflect traditional décor, handicraft, cuisine and culture from
the region. As West Elm Hotels’ exclusive operator, DDK will lead property
development with local partners, from the spirit of the General Manager
as Innkeeper, to engaging makers, artists, and community empowerment within
the Portland market.
For
additional details about West Elm Hotels, please visit www.westelmhotels.com.
About
West Elm
Headquartered
in Brooklyn, NY since 2002, West Elm opened its first store in DUMBO, the
neighborhood it still proudly calls home. With a mission of harnessing
the power of design and human connection to enrich lives, everything West
Elm does is designed to make an impact in everyday life, from creating
unique, affordable designs for modern living and commitment to Fair Trade
Certified, from LOCAL and handcrafted products to community-driven collaborations
and events. The brand operates 101 retail stores in the United States,
Australia, Canada and the UK, ships internationally to customers around
the world and operates stores in Mexico, the Middle East, Philippines and
South Korea through unaffiliated franchisees. In addition to home furnishings
retail, West Elm operates West Elm Workspace in the commercial furnishings
industry and announced its expansion into the travel and hospitality industry
with the launch of West Elm Hotels.
West Elm publishes the blog Front+Main
and is part of an active community on Facebook,
Instagram, Pinterest,
Twitter and YouTube.
West Elm is a member of the Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE:WSM) portfolio
of brands.
About
Portland Foreside Development Company
Portland
Foreside Development Company LLC, an affiliate of CPB2 LLC, is a privately-owned
and locally managed real estate development firm based in Portland, Maine
that was formed to implement the development of the 10-acre waterfront
site and adjoining deep water marina located at 58 Fore Street, part of
the downtown area of Portland, Maine. The development envisions fulfilling
the Master Development Plan that was approved by the City of Portland in
December of 2016, which calls for the creation of a vibrant, waterfront
neighborhood with a diverse mix of uses that encourages year-round enjoyment
and community engagement. More information about Portland Foreside Development
Company LLC is available here: www.portlandforeside.com.
Media
Contact:
Andres
(Dru) Ortega
718-780-0452
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