Commune Hotels & Resorts is bringing its native California brand, Joie de Vivre Hotels, cross-country as part of a national expansion. The addition of two Joie de Vivre hotels in primary gateway cities will establish the brand’s foothold on the East Coast. Joie de Vivre Hotels currently includes 25 properties throughout Illinois, Arizona, California, and Hawaii.
An extensive restoration effort of a storied hotel and a new construction development will give rise to the established, beloved brand at the Hall in Miami Beach and at 50 Bowery in New York City’s Bowery neighborhood.
“The growth of Joie de Vivre Hotels from coast-to-coast is a testament to its success in resonating with guests and local communities for nearly 30 years,” says Niki Leondakis, CEO of Commune Hotels & Resorts. “Creating hotels that offer guests memorable, neighborhood-driven experiences is a defining quality of Joie de Vivre Hotels. As the brand evolves—and restaurants and bars become increasingly important touch-points for travelers—we are investing in locally relevant culinary offerings and talented chefs that embody the spirit and energy of the communities where our hotels are located.”
Miami Beach
Originally designed by architect L. Murray Dixon, the Hall sits in the heart of Miami Beach’s Art Deco District at 15th Street and Collins Avenue, steps from famed open-air pedestrian mall Lincoln Road, internationally renowned Ocean Drive, the Fillmore Miami Beach at Jackie Gleason Theater, and the New World Symphony.
Miami-based architectural firm ADD Inc. and interior design firm Robert McKinley Creative will renew the Miami Beach national landmark, which includes the primary building and adjacent apartment complex. The team will enrich the Hall’s protected Art Deco features with stylish design and Latin American influences to create a warm, welcoming environment reflective of Miami culture. The new 164-room Joie de Vivre Miami Beach property will feature thoughtfully conceptualized amenities, as well as a courtyard with an indoor/outdoor restaurant, a beer garden, library, bar, and swimming pool.
The Hall is slated to open in summer 2015.
New York City
A new 22-story, 229-room Joie de Vivre hotel will arrive on the Bowery, just steps from the Manhattan Bridge at the crossroads of Chinatown, Nolita, the Lower East Side, and East Tribeca. The new construction, conceptualized by Peter Poon Architects and Wimberly Interiors, will incorporate historic elements into a contemporary design that speak to the revival of one of the island’s most dynamic neighborhoods.
Developed by 50 Bowery Holdings, the sleek, modern tower will feature an evocative cellar lounge and a rooftop bar with panoramic views of the city’s skyline, establishing the hotel as a social destination on the Bowery.
The project is slated to open in 2016.
