Marriott’s sleek Edition brand<\/a> is setting its sights on Africa. South Africa, to be exact.<\/p>\n Just announced, The Cape Town Edition will open on the city’s famed V&A Waterfront in 2026. This exciting opening will be the first for Edition on the African continent.<\/p>\n Once open, the hotel will feature 142 guest rooms and suites, restaurants and bars (including a rooftop bar), a spa, a pool, and meeting and event spaces. There will also be “thoughtfully curated social spaces that reflect the city\u2019s rich heritage and cosmopolitan energy,” according to Marriott’s announcement<\/a>.<\/p>\n Renderings of the hotel show a prime waterfront location and modern designs by Shanghai-based Neri & Hu alongside Cape Town’s own StudioMas. From the hotel, guests will be able to enjoy views of Cape Town’s iconic Table Mountain and Lion’s Head, take a stroll through a new public promenade right along the water, or enjoy entertainment at the nearby V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre.<\/p>\n “Cape Town is a city that embodies creativity, diversity, and a dynamic spirit \u2014 qualities that align perfectly with the [Edition’s] ethos,” Karim Cheltout, senior vice president of development, Middle East and Africa at Marriott International, said in the statement. “The V&A Waterfront is an iconic location, and we are confident that this project will set a new standard for luxury hospitality in the market.\u201d<\/p>\n At the moment, Marriott has a solid offering of hotels in Cape Town, including a Westin and Autograph Collection, though nothing quite as sleek as Edition properties.<\/p>\n Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletter<\/p>\n Join over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG\u2019s experts<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"\/images\/EmailSignUp\/daily-mob.svg\"\/)
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