The first hotel of The Ritz-Carlton brand will open in 2023, Business Daily reports.Business Daily. Sales of the residences are scheduled to begin in 2020.
“The favorable location on the Adriatic coast makes Montenegro a favorite Mediterranean destination for travelers from all over the world,” said Carlton Ervin, Marriott International’s Director of Development in Europe. “The signing of the agreement to build The Ritz-Carlton, Montenegro underscores the demand for our luxury hotels in the region.”
The hotel and residences, located on the western coast of the unique Luštica peninsula, will offer panoramic views of the Adriatic Sea. The hotel will be accessible in 30 minutes by car from Tivat International Airport or in 2 hours from Dubrovnik International Airport. Guests will also be able to arrive by sea, docking at the complex’s private marina.
The hotel’s 120 cozy rooms and suites are planned to be designed in an elegant, understated style using traditional elements of local design, emphasizing Montenegro’s natural beauty, and equipped with the most modern technologies. To blend the new hotel and residences harmoniously into the landscape, they are planned as low-rise buildings with views of the sea and the sunset. Guests will have access to one main restaurant, two specialty restaurants, a beach bar, three swimming pools (indoor, outdoor, and a Lido pool with seawater), a spa and gym, as well as a club for children and teenagers with plenty of entertainment. In addition, the new hotel project will include several spacious outdoor areas with panoramic views for private as well as seasonal gastronomic events.
Adventure lovers will be able to go mountain biking or take a short hike. The hotel also plans to offer the Ambassadors of the Environment educational program, developed by Jean-Michel Cousteau’s environmental organization Ocean Futures Society together with The Ritz-Carlton. It will give guests of all ages the opportunity to explore the unique nature reserves surrounding the hotel and learn how to preserve nature for future generations.
“Successfully finalizing the agreements for the debut of the first hotel of the legendary The Ritz-Carlton brand in Montenegro is the result of the work of all parties involved: ours, Marriott International, and the Government of Montenegro,” says Mohamed Al Sager, head of Al Yasra. “This is not only a business achievement, but also our personal victory. During my first trip to Montenegro, I fell in love with its nature and decided that I wanted to take part in the country’s development. Starting as just a dream, this wonderful project now already has a clear implementation strategy.”
The hotel and residences will become part of a multifunctional complex that will include villas, landscaped gardens, a yacht club, and a beautiful bay with beaches. The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Montenegro will comprise an estimated 180 apartments and 48 villas. The first phase of construction is planned to be completed in 2023, and the final phase by 2028. Sales of the residences are scheduled to begin in 2020.