The acquisition is expected to enhance Marriott’s global expansion of its select-service and lifestyle lodging offerings, as the company continues to focus on expanding its portfolio to provide even more exciting options for guests and Marriott Bonvoy members around the world.

The citizenM global portfolio currently consists of 36 open hotels, comprising 8,544 rooms, across more than 20 cities spanning the US, Europe, and Asia Pacific, including gateway cities like New York, London, Paris, and Rome. The brand’s current pipeline includes three under-construction hotels totaling over 600 rooms that are anticipated to open by mid-2026, with the prospect of significant additional growth across Marriott’s global regions over the next decade.

The citizenM brand is known for its genuine service, tech-savvy in-hotel experience, highly efficient use of space, and focus on art and design. Founded in 2008, the brand caters to a growing demographic of value-conscious travelers looking for technology-driven accommodations with features like smart in-room design, indoor and outdoor common spaces featuring immersive artwork and local artifacts, comfortably appointed living rooms that serve as collaborative workspaces, creative meeting rooms, grab-and-go food and beverage options, and lively rooftop decks.

The closing of the transaction is subject to various customary conditions. At closing, Marriott will acquire the brand and related intellectual property. The citizenM portfolio will become part of Marriott’s system, with the hotels owned and leased by the citizenM subject to new long-term franchise agreements with Marriott.

Our multidisciplinary Hotels and Leasure sector team, consisting of lawyers, tax advisers, and civil law notaries, advises Marriott on this transaction.