Marriott’s First StudioRes Brand Property Breaks Ground in Fort Myers
by Briana Bonfiglio /Marriott International has broken ground on its first StudioRes brand hotel in Fort Myers, Florida.
StudioRes, Marriott’s new brand announced in June 2023, is a midscale extended stay concept offering affordable prices for guests seeking longer accommodations in the United States and Canada.
“The groundbreaking of the first StudioRes hotel is a significant milestone for Marriott International, as we continue to work toward our goal of expanding offerings to meet the needs of guests for every stay purpose,” said Marriott International Global Development Officer, U.S. & Canada Noah Silverman. “Taking a new build brand from announcement in June to groundbreaking in January is thrilling, and we’re grateful for the longstanding relationship we have with Concord Hospitality and Whitman Peterson to bring the StudioRes vision to life.”
The StudioRes property in Fort Myers will have 124 rooms, each of them fully furnished studio rooms with a kitchen and queen beds. The hotel’s public spaces will offer daily coffee service, a fitness center, laundry room, vending area, communal table and covered patio.
The hotel is slated to open in spring 2025.