The first Moxy Hotel, a contemporary and lifestyle brand of Marriott International in Washington D.C., is set to be developed by TPG Hotels & Resorts in coordination with Owner/Developer Douglas Development Corporation of Washington D.C. It is scheduled to be fully operational in the first quarter of 2017.
"This site at 11th and K embodies all the key characteristics we look for when considering historic restoration and repurposing through thoughtful expansion," states Douglas Jemal, Douglas Development Corporation's Founder & President. "The conversion of this property to a Moxy Hotel will add excitement and vibrancy to this high profile location. We look forward to delivering another marquis development to the greater D.C. area."
According to their press release in Business Wire, the 13-storey hotel will consist of 200 guestrooms, a rooftop lounge, an outdoor street level patio, as well as feature a live Instagram Wall capturing images in real time from Moxy travelers worldwide. The hotel is also set to offer its guests with advanced features such as keyless entry, screencasting, abundant plug-ins, tech-enabled rooms, motion sensor lighting under the bed, and fast and free Wi-Fi. The design and style of the hotel will feature polished concrete floors, exposed concrete columns, and open ceilings, while the bathrooms are designed to be a one-compartment layout with a textured glass door and wall, a shower and a signature vanity.
"We are thrilled to partner with Douglas Development and to be the first hotel company to manage a Moxy branded hotel in the Greater D.C. area," states Paul Sacco, TPG Hotels & Resorts' Chief Development Officer. "Moxy D.C. Hotel, an exciting new Marriott-family brand, is yet another example of new lifestyle hotels TPG is actively engaged in throughout the U.S., which complements our successful history of operating core, full-service brands for over three decades."
Moxy Hotels is Marriott International's new millennial-focused brand for the budget-savvy traveler that offers stylish designs and approachable service at an affordable price point.
"We are thrilled to bring the Moxy lifestyle to Washington, D.C.," said Toni Stoeckl, vice president of Marriott International's Lifestyle brands. "It is not just about offering a value proposition, it is also about responding to the changing needs of today's consumers and offering an edgy and dynamic hotel experience that emotionally resonates with the young and the young at heart."
