SILICON VALLEY, Calif.
Ensemble Real Estate Investments and AECOM Capital broke ground on a 250-room luxury lifestyle hotel, the first in decades to be built in Silicon Valley from the ground up.
The 11-story hotel, which will be a member of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, is a key component of Silicon Valley’s landmark Menlo Gateway project, which will transform 16 acres of industrial land east of Highway 101 in Menlo Park into a vibrant work and leisure environment. Menlo Gateway will be developed by the Bohannon Development Company. In addition to the hotel, it will include three office buildings and accompanying parking structures, a Bay Club fitness facility, and outdoor amenities.
“Our goal is to create a boldly original facility that honors the innovative spirit of Silicon Valley—a place that will be a neighborhood after-hours retreat for locals, and a must-stay destination for taste-making travelers and corporate leaders,” said Brian Ehrlich, chief investment officer at Ensemble Real Estate Investments.
Inspired by the culture of innovation in Silicon Valley, the property will be a full-service, four-star hotel featuring an iconic architectural design built to the LEED Silver-level of certification for sustainability. With architectural design elements that pay homage to the curved bow of an elegant sailing ship, the hotel’s rich character and details reflect the personality of Menlo Park.
The Autograph Collection hotel in Menlo Park will offer:
- 250 guest rooms, including 43 suites, with views of the San Francisco Bay.
- Lushly landscaped courtyards and gardens, with a zero-edge pool and spa, cabanas, and fire pits.
- A community centerpiece of social F&B experiences created in partnership with a local celebrity chef and restaurateur, including a three-meal restaurant, lobby coffee market, and poolside bar
- 20,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting and event space designed for innovative business and social gatherings, including a 6,000-square-foot ballroom.
Minneapolis-based Cuningham Group Architecture has been selected as the project architects. Cuningham Group has designed numerous landmark hospitality and resort properties in the U.S. and Asia. McCartan Interior Design, based in New York, is providing interior design services.
The hotel is expected to open for business in late 2017.
