Berlin -- Design Hotels™ is on a constant search for member properties in destinations that excite and inspire. Not just looking to old favorites, the quest continues to find new locales that enrich an already bursting international portfolio which stretches to 300 member hotels in over 50 destinations worldwide. Set behind a striking façade conceived by the internationally renowned Architecture-Studio, Form Hotel Dubai—the first Design Hotels™ member in the United Arab Emirates—is a timelessly designed boutique property which speaks to the souls of forward-thinking travelers through a visual language of custom-crafted spaces, guestrooms, and experiences. Another new destination for Design Hotels™ is Lithuania's capital, Vilnius, which is now home to Hotel Pacai, a property thatperfectly echoes this city's 17th-century Baroque grandeur yet augments it with a contemporary twist. Famous for being the most magnificent mansion in the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, the stately building has been reborn thanks to the inspired efforts of a passionate team of local architects and designers.

Looking to already existing destinations within the Design Hotels™ portfolio, we come to a selection of new member hotels that are helping to transform the face of hospitality in their regions. Housed in one of Tbilisi's most important 20th-century landmarks, the new Stamba Hotel takes on the spirit of a former publishing house by showcasing the brutalist splendour of the original structure, including rediscovered printing paraphernalia that has been imaginatively restored and repurposed in the heart of Georgia's capital. Housed in a meticulously refurbished landmark structure directly across from beautiful Old Church Park in the very heart of Helsinki, Hotel St. George not only offers guests a stunningly contemporary property set on an historically rich stage, but a total revamp of the concept of what a hotel should be. Dating to the 6th century with "new" elements added in the 18th century, the structure that houses the four-room Le Collatéral has had many incarnations, from church to cabaret to furniture store to its life now as a fully immersive gallery and hotel. The Hide hotel stands as a beacon of welcome, inspiration, relaxation, and social connection—literally, a hidden gem among the crystal-geode stones that have made this corner of the Swiss Alps a UNESCO World Heritage site.

About Design Hotels

Design Hotels™ represents and markets a curated selection of over 300 independent hotels in more than 60 countries across the globe. More than a collection of hotels, the company is a collection of stories. Each property reflects the ideas of a visionary hotelier, an "Original", someone with a passion for genuine hospitality, cultural authenticity, thought-provoking design and architecture. Each "Original" stands for the individual, aesthetic and service-driven experience that his or her hotel provides.

In 2017, Design Hotels™ launched Further, a traveling laboratory for experiential hospitality that transforms hotels across the globe into temporal hubs of thematic exploration. The mission behind Further aligns with the values of the future-facing Promad, a new generation of traveler embracing progressive travel and global nomadism. First identified by Design Hotels™ in collaboration with leading futures consultancy The Future Laboratory, the purpose-driven, self-actualizing Promadic movement is set to shape the future of hospitality.

Founded by Claus Sendlinger in 1993, Design Hotels™ offers its members insightful travel industry knowledge, from market trend consultancy to international sales representation. The company has its headquarters in Berlin and branches in London, Los Angeles, New York and Singapore. In 2019, Design Hotels™ joined forces with Marriott Bonvoy, enabling its member hotels to have both a greater and more selective reach while offering its Community the benefit of the industry's leading loyalty program.

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of nearly 8,000 properties under 30 leading brands spanning 139 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy®, its highly-awarded travel program. For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com. In addition, connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on Twitter and Instagram.

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