SAN FRANCISCO
Commune Hotels & Resorts has announced its launch of Tommie, a value-conscious brand created to appeal to the youthfully minded global traveler. With Tommie, Commune introduces its first new brand, borne from the savvy of Thompson Hotels and the playful approachability of Joie de Vivre.
"Tommie will be a ground-breaking and accessible addition to Commune's collection of brands," says Niki Leondakis, CEO of Commune Hotels & Resorts. "Offering value without compromising basic amenities in the lifestyle sector, Tommie will be the perfect complement to Thompson and Joie de Vivre, and is positioned to become the blueprint for the next evolution of hotels in gateway cities."
Tommie will feature ergonomic, smartly designed, space efficient "crash pads", meeting spaces that serve as incubators for productive minds, and casual communal dining experiences. The public lounges, called Reading Rooms, aim to promote gathering and socializing with games and curated programming.
Cube Capital, KSNY, Eagle Point Hotel Partners and Simon Development are developing the Tommie's 250-room location on 31st Street in Manhattan, and Cube Capital and Eagle Point Hotel Partners are developing the 329-room West SoHo location, both of which are slated to open in early 2015.
Tommie's New York debut will be followed by locations in Asia, Europe and other key domestic markets.
