BETHESDA, MD—Marriott International Inc. has opened the Residence Inn London – London Bridge, marking its debut in the city’s capital. Located on Long Lane in Southwark, the hotel offers 87 studio, one- and two-bedroom suites with separate living, working and sleeping areas, as well as fully equipped kitchens, including a refrigerator, microwave, oven, dishwasher and cookware.
Amenities such as complimentary hot breakfasts, communal laundry facilities, free WiFi, and a 24/7 grab-n-go market in the lobby. There is also a fitness center available 24/7 and custom running routes can be accessed via MapMyFitness through the brand’s global partnership with Under Armour Connected Fitness.
Residence Inn by Marriott will also open a second London property later this year. Residence Inn London – Kensington will be situated on Warwick Rd. in Earls Ct., offering 307 suites. Both properties, owned by a controlled affiliate of Starwood Capital Group, will be operated under a franchise agreement with hotel management company, Cycas Hospitality.
The two London properties will be joined by openings in Aberdeen, Scotland and Amsterdam in early 2018, growing the European portfolio from three to seven hotels.