AUTOGRAPH Collection, Marriott International’s fastest growing brand, has announced that six luxury Boscolo Hotels in Europe will join the collection.
The collection, a group of exceptional independent luxury hotels, each hand-selected for their originality, character and uncommon details, was launched by Marriott last year.
The first four Autograph Collection Hotels in Europe were added in Spain in May of this year, and with the addition of these six Boscolo properties, located in some of Europe’s most beautiful cities, Autograph Collection has now grown to 26 properties globally.
The first four Boscolo Hotels will join Autograph Collection in September, with the following two hotels expected to join by January 2012. The four hotels are:
- Boscolo Palace Roma, Rome, Italy
- Boscolo Venezia, Venice, Italy
- Boscolo Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
- Boscolo Budapest, Budapest, Hungary
In 2012, the following hotels will join the collection:
- Boscolo Exedra Roma, Rome, Italy
- Boscolo Milano, Milan, Italy
“These Boscolo Hotels are an incredible addition to the Autograph Collection” said Amy McPherson, president and managing director for Marriott International in Europe. “We strongly believe that the Autograph Collection will continue to be a huge growth platform for us and a key component of our European expansion strategy as we seek to reach 80,000 rooms in Europe by 2015.”
The vibrant 87-room Boscolo Palace Roma is a rare jewel located on Rome’s famed Via Veneto. Designed in the 1920s by Marcello Piacentini, the elegant boutique hotel just completed a top-to-bottom restoration, bringing its historical beauty back to life with modern touches.
In Venice, the 72-room Boscolo Venezia is housed in the historic Palazzo Rizzo Patarol, formerly home to the French embassy. The hotel boasts the largest private park in Venice, which once was host to Vivaldi’s violin concerts.
The Boscolo Prague, a spectacular 152-room hotel in the Czech capital is a masterpiece of art and architecture. Located in Prague’s historical centre, the hotel is housed in the former headquarters of the Czech postal service.
Located in the heart of Budapest, the opulent 185-room Boscolo Budapest was built in 1894 and is celebrated for its beautiful and grand New York Café, a historical point of gathering of European novelists and artists, unique in its stucco and gold decor.
The 238-room Boscolo Exedra Rome is located on a magnificent piazza within the ancient Roman ruins of the Diocletian Baths and the Basilica degli Angeli designed by Michelangelo. Boasting a rooftop terrace and pool overlooking the eternal city, the hotel is the ultimate in luxury.
Inspired by a fusion of Italian style, art and design, the 154-room Boscolo Milan, the most modern of the collection, is located in the heart of Milan’s bustling fashion district and offers sweeping views of the Duomo.
The Autograph Collection is expected to grow to include up to 40 independent hotel properties throughout the US, Europe, the Caribbean and Latin America by the end of the year.