Courtyard by Marriott has announced it expects to further grow its European footprint of 63 hotels by almost 50 percent over the next two years. With nearly 30 hotels anticipated to open in Europe by the end of 2020, Courtyard will offer business travellers a continually elevated experience that meets the generational shift in how our guests work and travel today.
In addition to strengthening its portfolio in the established markets of Germany, France and the UK, Courtyard is continuing its first-to-market approach with anticipated debuts in seven emerging destinations including Armenia, Finland, and Iceland.
This growth announcement is enhanced by two new flagship properties in the dynamic destinations of Paris and Hamburg. Courtyard Paris Gare de Lyon opened in October while the Courtyard Hamburg City is scheduled to open in Spring 2019.
Courtyard Paris Gare de Lyon – This hotel brings to life the brand’s new design vision for its properties and is ideally located in the city centre. The 19-story tower incorporates a contemporary look and feel and offers exceptional views of Paris and its iconic landmarks throughout its 249 guest rooms. The property is convenient to the Gare de Lyon station, a key travel hub and international gateway.
Courtyard Hamburg City – Located in the heart of Hamburg, this 276-room property will be just moments from the Central Station, and will be well-equipped to host a range of business and conference events, while catering to the needs of the passion-led business traveller.
In addition to these two openings, Courtyard by Marriott expects to continue to grow its robust pipeline in Europe over the next two years:
UK – The UK market already boasts seven Courtyard hotels and is slated to further expand its portfolio with the addition of five hotels in key cities such as London, Glasgow and Oxford.
France – Following the opening of Courtyard Paris Gare de Lyon, the footprint in France is expected to grow to 10 hotels with eight in Paris.
Germany – The upcoming opening of Courtyard Munich Garching will pave the way for a further three properties anticipated to open in Hamburg, Munich and Darmstadt. Once open, these hotels will bring the Courtyard portfolio in this market to 18 hotels.
Market Entries – The brand is also expected to make its debut in numerous markets over the next two years, including Romania (Cluj-Napoca, Bucharest Floreasca), Armenia (Yerevan), Croatia (Split), Finland (Tampere), Iceland (Keflavik), Georgia (Batumi) and Macedonia (Skopje).
