JW Marriott to Open Private Island Resort in Venice

Marriott will open its first JW Hotel in Italy and the first JW resort in Europe in March 2015.

The 266-room JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa, created in collaboration with Italian architect firm Matteo Thun & Partners, has a lagoon location on its own island, with views of St Mark’s Square and La Serenissima.

JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa will combine the very best in contemporary hotel design with the heritage and elegance of its location, bringing the historic buildings and parklands of Isola delle Rose (Rose Island) back to life as a world-class urban resort.

The hotel buildings have been sensitively refurbished to incorporate sustainable, modern and elegant design within the historic building. Bedrooms and suites, some with private pools, are simply decorated with locally made bricks, glass and tiles to reflect the artisanal talent and styles of the region.

Mitzi Gaskins, Vice President and global brand manager for JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts said, "The opening of our first property in Italy marks a time of great growth and development for the JW Marriott brand. The new JW Marriott Venice Resort & Spa exemplifies the elegance and service that our guests have come to expect, incorporating modern design elements with authentic Venetian offerings to create a truly genuine experience in a culturally rich market."

With over 40 acres to explore, guests will experience an abundance of privacy and space. Among the numerous gardens and outdoor areas are landscaped spots for quiet contemplation, as well as fruit arbours, olive groves and cultivated plots to provide fresh ingredients for the property’s diverse food and drink offerings, including four restaurants and five bars and a cooking school and wine academy.

Restored outbuildings scattered around the island house a range of facilities including a picturesque function space in an old church and the spa.

The 1,750-metre spa, operated by GOCO Hospitality will offer both bespoke treatments and a range of classic spa rituals from product houses including !QMS Medicosmetics and Amala. It also has an indoor and outdoor aqua-tonic pool, a health club, eight treatment rooms, a hammam and luxury spa suite.

Additional hotel facilities will include a kid’s club and dedicated family pool, water sports such as canoeing and sailing, and a rooftop pool offering views across the lagoon to St. Mark’s Square, which can be reached by private boat in just fifteen minutes.

Guests will also be able to try authentic Murano Glass and Venetian Mask making with weekly workshops led by local artisans.

JW Marriott Venice is the brand’s sixth European hotel. Rooms at the JW Marriott Venice will start from €395 including breakfast.