Marriott International: The first Moxy Hotel in Nepal is expected to open in 2025
Marriott International today announced it has signed an agreement with International Himalaya Hospitality and Hotel Pvt Ltd to debut the company’s playful and spirited Moxy Hotels brand in Kathmandu. Featuring 108 smart and stylish bedrooms, Moxy Kathmandu is expected to open in 2025.
The hotel will be located in the heart of the city and within close proximity to the Tribhuvan International Airport, the hotel’s address in the Kamaladi area is home to the young, fun-seeking, bold, intrepid traveller. Several landmark sites and historical temples sit within pleasant walking distance from the hotel, such as the Narayanhiti Palace, the Swayambhunath Stupa and the Pashupatinath Temple.
“We are excited to once again collaborate with International Himalaya Hospitality and Hotel Pvt Ltd to bring the playful and spirited Moxy Hotels brand to Nepal”, said Neeraj Govil, Senior Vice President, Operations APEC, Marriott International . This signing underscores Marriott International’s commitment in growing its lifestyle portfolio across the region, and cater to the next-generation of travelers.”
Sharing his thoughts on the occasion of this signing -Mr Gaurav Agarwal, Director MS Group commented “We are happy to have forged this strategic business alliance with Marriott International and are keen to see our relationship grow from strength to strength. We eagerly look forward to the opening of the first Moxy hotel in Kathmandu. We are excited to have Marriott International partner with us for this third hotel in Nepal”
Designed for the young and young-at-heart, Moxy Kathmandu expects to welcome guests with its locally-inspired contemporary design, approachable service and a buzzing social scene. Plans call for 108 tech-savvy, modern bedrooms that intermix edgy details with functionality and are cleverly designed to maximize space, allowing guests the flexibility to adapt the room to their needs.
Upon arrival, guests will be instantly welcomed with check-in at Bar Moxy, complete with a complimentary “Got Moxy” cocktail. The buzzing bar is also a communal hub in the lobby where guests can dine and socialize. Moxy Kitchen & Pick-ups, the all-day dining outlet with grab-and-go options for those on the move. Rooftop Bar, the hotel’s open-air bar will offer a laid back vibe to re-group with inventive beverages and bar bites. The hotel will also feature a fully equipped fitness centre and an outdoor pool.
International Himalaya Hospitality and Hotel Pvt Ltd is a subsidiary of the Kathmandu headquartered M S Group. Moxy Kathmandu, Nepal will be the company’s third hotel with Marriott International in addition to Fairfield by Marriott Kathmandu that opened in 2017 and the Kathmandu Marriott Hotel in 2019.
ABOUT MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of more than 7,600 properties under 30 leading brands spanning 133 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.
ABOUT MOXY HOTELS
Moxy offers a playful hotel experience for the young at heart. With more than 80 properties open across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, Moxy boldly breaks the rules of a conventional hotel stay across the globe. The nontraditional experience starts with check-in at Bar Moxy and comes to life throughout its social public spaces, like the Lounge and Library, and the small but smart bedrooms.
Moxy provides stylish, industrial design and sociable service at an attractive price point, so that guests can splurge on the experiences that matter most to them during their travels. Moxy celebrates nonconformity, open-mindedness, and originality above all – forever giving its guests permission to Play On #atthemoxy.
ABOUT MS GROUP
MS Group is a leading conglomerate business in Nepal, established in the 1970’s as a textile manufacturing house, it diversified to explore other business opportunities. Today the group is engaged in manufacturing, distributing and marketing both consumer and durable goods. The MS Group also holds major promoter shareholding in Nepal’s leading retail banks and insurance companies. In addition to sizeable interests in manufacturing and the financial sectors, the MS Group is also the pioneer and leading real estate developer in Nepal.
With a huge land bank and a portfolio of iconic residential and commercial buildings, the real estate wing of the MS Group offers purchase, rental and lease facilities. The MS Group is also engaged in infrastructure development in Nepal. The group’s steel manufacturing and fabricating company is amongst the preferred suppliers to the government of Nepal, in addition to supplying to private infra-structure developers. We are also the national distributors for SKF, the world’s best ball bearing company.
Foreseeing the huge potential in the hospitality sector in Nepal and to fulfill the current market void, MS Group has also entered the hospitality sector. The group has a vision to offer international high quality accommodation and services to the global and domestic travelers in all parts of Nepal. In line with the plans, MS Group has completed construction and operates Kathmandu Marriott and Fairfield by Marriott.
This article was shared to Prittle Prattle News as a Press Release.
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