The Hotel Marcel in the former Pirelli building on Long Wharf has a May 19 opening date after years of renovations, operator Hilton announced this week.
Marketed as a “net-zero” building with eco-friendly features like solar power and intensive recycling, the Marcel is part of the Tapestry Collection by Hilton, a chain of boutique hotels.
Fairfield-based architect Bruce Becker owns the building and designed the hotel, which features a rare Platinum certification under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program.
Interiors incorporate many design elements of the building’s striking Brutalist architecture, “with board-formed concrete and granite tile and a focus on functionality, clean lines and geometric forms,” according to an announcement.
“Guests will be ensured a terrific hotel experience and can relax knowing that both they, and the environment, are being cared for during their stay,” Becker said.
The hotel, located at 500 Sargent Dr. and adjacent to Ikea, will also house a new restaurant, named BLDG and pronounced “building.” The eatery will feature locally sourced American cuisine, biodynamic and organic wines and will cook food using induction stoves, not gas.
The 165-room hotel was originally slated to open this month. Prices listed on Hilton’s website for a one-night stay at the Hotel Marcel on May 31 started at $198 per night for a room with a king-sized bed.
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