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'''citizenM''' is a Netherlands-based, global hotel developer, investor, and [[hotel chain]]. It opened its first hotel at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in 2008, followed by the city of Amsterdam in 2009. Its first overseas hotel in Glasgow opened in 2010, followed by London in 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=Go Dutch in Bankside|url=http://www.cntraveller.com/news/2012/july/citizenm-bankside-hotel-london|work=Conde Nast Traveller|access-date=18 February 2013|date=July 2012}}</ref> citizenM has since expanded its portfolio across North America, Europe and Asia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.citizenm.com/company/portfolio-and-roll-out|title=Portfolio & Rollout: Meet the best hotels in the world's best cities.|date=19 May 2022}}</ref>
'''citizenM''' is a Netherlands-based, global hotel developer, investor, and [[hotel chain]]. It opened its first hotel at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in 2008. Its first overseas hotel in [[Glasgow]] opened in 2010, followed by [[London]] in 2012.<ref>{{cite web|title=Go Dutch in Bankside|url=http://www.cntraveller.com/news/2012/july/citizenm-bankside-hotel-london|work=Conde Nast Traveller|access-date=18 February 2013|date=July 2012}}</ref> citizenM has since expanded its portfolio across North America, Europe and Asia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.citizenm.com/company/portfolio-and-roll-out|title=Portfolio & Rollout: Meet the best hotels in the world's best cities.|date=19 May 2022}}</ref>


==Company==
==Company==
citizenM was founded by [[Rattan Chadha]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Overnight revolution: A new breed of luxury hotel is shaking up the hospitality industry|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/overnight-revolution-a-new-breed-of-luxury-hotel-is-shaking-up-the-hospitality-industry-7897243.html|work=The Independent|access-date=8 February 2013|date=29 June 2012}}</ref> in 2005.<ref>{{cite web|title=Interviewing Michael Levie, founding partner and COO at citizenM|url=https://www.hospitalitynet.org/opinion/4067653.html|website=Hospitality Net|access-date=22 July 2017|date=5 November 2014}}</ref> The branding and logo was developed by [[KesselsKramer]].<ref>{{cite web|title=KK Los Angeles: Citizen M|url=http://www.kklosangeles.com/work/citizen-m|work=KresselsKramer|access-date=18 February 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121208114535/http://www.kklosangeles.com/work/citizen-m|archive-date=8 December 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>
citizenM was founded by [[Rattan Chadha]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Overnight revolution: A new breed of luxury hotel is shaking up the hospitality industry|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/overnight-revolution-a-new-breed-of-luxury-hotel-is-shaking-up-the-hospitality-industry-7897243.html|work=The Independent|access-date=8 February 2013|date=29 June 2012}}</ref> in 2005.<ref>{{cite web|title=Interviewing Michael Levie, founding partner and COO at citizenM|url=https://www.hospitalitynet.org/opinion/4067653.html|website=Hospitality Net|access-date=22 July 2017|date=5 November 2014}}</ref> The branding and logo were designed by [[KesselsKramer]].<ref>{{cite web|title=KK Los Angeles: Citizen M|url=http://www.kklosangeles.com/work/citizen-m|work=KresselsKramer|access-date=18 February 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121208114535/http://www.kklosangeles.com/work/citizen-m|archive-date=8 December 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>


In March 2019, [[GIC Private Limited]] acquired a 25% stake in citizenM, valuing the company at $2.3 billion.<ref>{{cite web|title=GIC investment values CitizenM hotels at €2bn|url=https://www.ft.com/content/0910133a-4faf-11e9-9c76-bf4a0ce37d49|work=Financial Times|access-date=12 August 2019|date=26 March 2019}}</ref> KRC, APG, and GIC have committed to invest a further $847 million of equity for future expansion.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hotelbusiness.com/gic-secures-25-stake-in-citizenm/|title=GIC Secures 25% Stake in CitizenM|date=27 March 2019}}</ref>
In March 2019, [[GIC Private Limited]] acquired a 25% stake in citizenM, valuing the company at $2.3 billion.<ref>{{cite web|title=GIC investment values CitizenM hotels at €2bn|url=https://www.ft.com/content/0910133a-4faf-11e9-9c76-bf4a0ce37d49|work=Financial Times|access-date=12 August 2019|date=26 March 2019}}</ref> [[APG (pension fund)|APG]], [[GIC Private Limited|GIC]], and KRC have committed to invest a further $847 million of equity for future expansion.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hotelbusiness.com/gic-secures-25-stake-in-citizenm/|title=GIC Secures 25% Stake in CitizenM|date=27 March 2019}}</ref>

In March 2024, reporting indicated that citizenM's owners were exploring business options with the help of [[Morgan Stanley]] and Eastdil Secured, which may include a potential sale valued at approximately €4bn<ref>{{Cite web |title=CitizenM owners explore potential sale of hotel group |url=https://www.ft.com/content/31b73fb4-0315-4084-9a49-1dacfd52f7fb |access-date=2024-03-27 |website=www.ft.com}}</ref>


==Hotel architecture==
==Hotel architecture==
citizenM hotels embrace [[International Style (architecture)|International Style]] with large glass windows cladding in black metal exterior wall (the hotel in Amsterdam using gray metal), making use of off-site modular construction for many of the components.<ref>{{cite web|title=CITIZENM BANKSIDE, LONDON|url=http://www.axisarchitects.co.uk/citizenm-bankside/|website=Axis Architects|access-date=22 July 2017|date=2012}}</ref> Some of the locations make use of large scale public art, such as by [[Julian Opie]] at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
citizenM hotels embrace the [[International Style (architecture)|International Style]], having large glass windows and black metal cladding, making use of off-site modular construction for many of the components.<ref>{{cite web|title=CITIZENM BANKSIDE, LONDON|url=http://www.axisarchitects.co.uk/citizenm-bankside/|website=Axis Architects|access-date=22 July 2017|date=2012}}</ref> Some of the locations make use of large scale public art, such as by [[Julian Opie]] at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.

The public spaces of the hotels feature the "Living Room" furnished with art and furniture from companies such as [[Vitra (furniture)|Vitra]], along with artwork and books. The design includes open computer stations where guests check themselves in and out.<ref>{{cite web|title=CitizenM Bankside opens in London|url=http://www.wallpaper.com/travel/citizenm-bankside-opens-in-london/5922|work=Wallpaper*|access-date=8 February 2013|date=5 July 2012}}</ref>

The Rotterdam hotel opened in December 2013<ref>{{Citation |title=Rotterdam: citizenM Official Opening Party! |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcrYEzS6wIE |language=en |access-date=2022-05-04}} archived at [https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/IcrYEzS6wIE Ghostarchive.org] on 4 May 2022</ref> and has a double ceiling height, a tree<ref>[http://www.contemporist.com/2013/12/12/citizenm-rotterdam-by-concrete-architectural-associates/ Article about architecture of CitizenM Rotterdam]</ref> and a wooden staircase in the entrance.<ref>[http://www.eestairs.com/en/810_striking_wooden_staircase_for_the_sensational_citizenm_hotel.htm Article with details of staircase]</ref>

The hotels feature automated self check-in, and also do not employ [[bellhops]].


==Locations==
==Locations==
The original hotel at [[Schiphol Airport]] in Amsterdam was opened in 2008 and was designed by the Dutch architectural company Concrete. With 230 compact {{convert|14|m2|sqft|abbr=on}} rooms, it is built on a modular basis.<ref>{{cite web|title=CitizenM by Concrete|url=http://www.dezeen.com/2008/11/07/citizenm-by-concrete/|work=Dezeen|access-date=18 February 2013|date=7 November 2008}}</ref>
citizenM currently operates 34 hotels across North America, Europe, and Asia, with 2 new hotels under development.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |date=26 December 2023 |title=citizenM's Portfolio and Rollout |url=https://www.citizenm.com/company/portfolio-and-roll-out |access-date=26 December 2023 |publisher=citizenM}}</ref> The original hotel at [[Schiphol Airport]] in Amsterdam was opened in 2008 and was designed by the Dutch architectural company Concrete.<ref>{{cite web|title=CitizenM by Concrete|url=http://www.dezeen.com/2008/11/07/citizenm-by-concrete/|work=Dezeen|access-date=18 February 2013|date=7 November 2008}}</ref> The second hotel opened in Amsterdam's city centre in 2009, and was awarded a [[Fodor's]] 100 Hotel Award for Design in 2011.<ref>{{cite web|title=Fodor's Hotel Awards 2011 – Design|url=http://www.fodors.com/world/hotel-awards/2011/design/|work=Foder's|access-date=18 February 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104152654/http://www.fodors.com/world/hotel-awards/2011/design/|archive-date=4 November 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>

[[File:CitizenM Glasgow Renfrew Street.JPG|thumb|right|citizenM Glasgow showing the modular facade]]

The second hotel opened in Amsterdam's city centre in 2009, and was awarded a [[Fodor's]] 100 Hotel Award for Design in 2011.<ref>{{cite web|title=Fodor's Hotel Awards 2011 – Design|url=http://www.fodors.com/world/hotel-awards/2011/design/|work=Foder's|access-date=18 February 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104152654/http://www.fodors.com/world/hotel-awards/2011/design/|archive-date=4 November 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref>

citizenM currently operates 31 hotels across North America, Europe, and Asia, with 3 new hotels under development globally.<ref name=":0">{{cite web |date=6 June 2023 |title=citizenM's Portfolio and Rollout |url=https://www.citizenm.com/company/portfolio-and-roll-out |url-status=live |access-date=6 June 2023 |publisher=citizenM}}</ref>

* citizenM Amsterdam – Schiphol Airport (2008) 355 rooms<ref name=":0" /><!-- - Jan Plezierweg 2, 1118 BB --><!--Address info seems out of place to post like this-->
* citizenM Amsterdam – South (2009) 215 rooms<!-- - Prinses Irenestraat 30, 1077 WX -->
* citizenM Glasgow (2010) 198 rooms<ref name=":0" />
* citizenM London – Bankside (2012) 192 rooms<ref name="Caterer" />
* citizenM Rotterdam (2013) 151 rooms<ref name=":0" /><!-- - Gelderse Plein 50, 3011 WZ -->
* citizenM New York – Times Square (2014) 230 rooms<ref name=":0" /><!-- - 218 West 50th Street, NY 10019 -->
* citizenM Paris – Charles de Gaulle Airport (2014) 230 rooms<ref>{{cite web|title=NEW CITIZENM HOTEL IN PARIS IS OPEN|url=http://www.travelplusstyle.com/magazine/new-citizenm-hotel-in-paris-is-open|website=Travel + Style|access-date=22 July 2017|date=8 June 2015}}</ref>
* citizenM London – Tower of London (2016) 370 rooms<ref name="Caterer">{{cite web|title=Tower of London CitizenM to open this month|url=https://www.thecaterer.com/articles/367560/tower-of-london-citizenm-to-open-this-month|website=The Caterer|access-date=22 July 2017|date=4 July 2016}}</ref>
* citizenM London – Shoreditch (2016)<ref>{{cite web|title=Citizen M opens third London property|url=https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2016/11/05/citizen-m-opens-third-london-property/|website=Business Traveller|access-date=22 July 2017|date=5 November 2016}}</ref> 216 rooms<!-- - 6 Holywell Lane, EC2A 3ET -->
* citizenM Paris – La Defense (2017) 175 rooms<ref name="BT 2017">{{cite web|title=Citizen M to open four properties in 2017|url=https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2017/01/19/citizen-m-open-four-properties-2017/|website=Business Traveller|access-date=22 July 2017|date=19 January 2017}}</ref>
* citizenM Taipei – Beimen (2017) 267 rooms<ref name=":0" />
* citizenM Paris – Gare de Lyon (2017) 338 rooms<ref name=":0" />
* citizenM New York – Bowery (2018) 300 rooms<ref name=":0" />
* citizenM Copenhagen – Radhuspladsen (2018) 238 rooms<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.plesner.com/insights/highligts/2017/04/nyt-hotel-%20paa-raadhuspladsen-i-koebenhavn?sc_lang=en|title=New hotel in Rådhuspladsen in Copenhagen|website=www.plesner.com|access-date=2018-11-15}}</ref>
* citizenM Kuala Lumpur (2019) 210 rooms<ref name=":0" />
* citizenM Amsterdam – Amstel (2019) 88 rooms<ref name=":0" />
* citizenM Zürich (2019) 160 rooms<ref name=":0" />
* [[citizenM Boston North Station]] (2019) 272 rooms<ref name=":0" />
* citizenM Seattle – South Lake Union (2020) 264 rooms<ref name=":0" />
* citizenM Geneva (2020) 144 rooms<ref name=":0" />
* citizenM Washington D.C. (2020) 252 rooms<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hotelmanagement.net/development/citizenm-hotels-to-open-seattle-d-c-geneva-2020|title = CitizenM plans 3 hotel openings in 2020|date = 4 December 2019}}</ref>
* citizenM San Francisco (2021) 195 rooms<ref>{{cite news |last1=Barmann |first1=Jay |title=New 11-Story, 195-Room Hotel Set to Open In Union Square In October |url=https://sfist.com/2021/07/20/new-11-story-195-room-hotel-set-to-open-in-union-square-in-october/ |access-date=14 October 2021 |work=SFist |date=20 July 2021 |archive-date=27 October 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211027182738/https://sfist.com/2021/07/20/new-11-story-195-room-hotel-set-to-open-in-union-square-in-october/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
* citizenM Los Angeles – Downtown (2021) 315 rooms<ref>{{cite news |last1=Carpenter |first1=Susan |title=CitizenM micro hotel opens in downtown LA |url=https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/la-west/travel/2021/09/03/citizen-m-micro-hotel-opens-in-downtown-la |access-date= 13 November 2022 | website=https://spectrumnews1.com|language=en}}</ref>
* citizenM Paris – Champs-Elysees (2021) 151 rooms<ref name=":0" />
* citizenM San Francisco – Union Square (2021) 195 rooms<ref name=":0" />
* citizenM Miami – Brickell (2022) 252 rooms<ref name=":0" />
* citizenM Washington D.C. – NoMa (2022) 292 rooms<ref name=":0" />
* citizenM Seattle – Pioneer Square (2022) 216 rooms<ref>{{Cite web |title=Boutique hotel opens in Pioneer Square, betting on Seattle neighborhood's resurgence |url=https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2022/06/20/citizenm-pioneer-square.html |access-date=2022-10-24 |website=www.bizjournals.com |language=en}}</ref>
* citizenM London – Victoria Station (2022) 210 rooms<ref name=":0" />
* citizenM Chicago – Downtown (2022) 280 rooms<ref>{{Cite web |title=New Opening: citizenM’s Debut Chicago Hotel |url=https://www.travelmarketreport.com/articles/New-Opening-citizenMs-Debut-Chicago-Hotel |access-date=2022-09-29 |website=www.travelmarketreport.com |language=en}}</ref>
* citizenM Miami – Worldcenter (2023) 351 rooms<ref name=":0" />
* citizenM Paris – Opera (2023) 84 rooms<ref name=":0" />

=== Upcoming openings ===

* citizenM Austin – Downtown (2023) 344 rooms<ref>{{Cite web |title=Best hotel in downtown Austin {{!}} citizenM |url=https://www.citizenm.com/hotels/united-states/austin |access-date=2023-06-06 |website=www.citizenm.com}}</ref>
* citizenM Rome – Isola Tiberina (2023) 162 rooms<ref name=":0" />
* citizenM San Francisco - Menlo Park (2023) 240 rooms<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-06-06 |title=citizenM Hotel |url=https://menlopark.gov/Government/Departments/Community-Development/Projects/Approved-projects/citizenM-Hotel |url-status=live |access-date=2023-06-06 |website=menlopark.gov}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 18:00, 13 April 2024

citizenM Hotels
Privately held
IndustryHospitality, hotel mixed-use development, hotel investment, hotel operator, hotel technology company
FoundedAmsterdam, Netherlands (2005)
FounderRattan Chadha
Headquarters
Leidseweg 219, Voorschoten 2253 AE
,
Netherlands
Number of locations
31
ServicesHotels
OwnerGIC Private Limited, APG
Websitewww.citizenm.com

citizenM is a Netherlands-based, global hotel developer, investor, and hotel chain. It opened its first hotel at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport in 2008. Its first overseas hotel in Glasgow opened in 2010, followed by London in 2012.[1] citizenM has since expanded its portfolio across North America, Europe and Asia.[2]

Company

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citizenM was founded by Rattan Chadha[3] in 2005.[4] The branding and logo were designed by KesselsKramer.[5]

In March 2019, GIC Private Limited acquired a 25% stake in citizenM, valuing the company at $2.3 billion.[6] APG, GIC, and KRC have committed to invest a further $847 million of equity for future expansion.[7]

In March 2024, reporting indicated that citizenM's owners were exploring business options with the help of Morgan Stanley and Eastdil Secured, which may include a potential sale valued at approximately €4bn[8]

Hotel architecture

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citizenM hotels embrace the International Style, having large glass windows and black metal cladding, making use of off-site modular construction for many of the components.[9] Some of the locations make use of large scale public art, such as by Julian Opie at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.

Locations

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citizenM currently operates 34 hotels across North America, Europe, and Asia, with 2 new hotels under development.[10] The original hotel at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam was opened in 2008 and was designed by the Dutch architectural company Concrete.[11] The second hotel opened in Amsterdam's city centre in 2009, and was awarded a Fodor's 100 Hotel Award for Design in 2011.[12]

References

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  1. ^ "Go Dutch in Bankside". Conde Nast Traveller. July 2012. Retrieved 18 February 2013.
  2. ^ "Portfolio & Rollout: Meet the best hotels in the world's best cities". 19 May 2022.
  3. ^ "Overnight revolution: A new breed of luxury hotel is shaking up the hospitality industry". The Independent. 29 June 2012. Retrieved 8 February 2013.
  4. ^ "Interviewing Michael Levie, founding partner and COO at citizenM". Hospitality Net. 5 November 2014. Retrieved 22 July 2017.
  5. ^ "KK Los Angeles: Citizen M". KresselsKramer. Archived from the original on 8 December 2012. Retrieved 18 February 2013.
  6. ^ "GIC investment values CitizenM hotels at €2bn". Financial Times. 26 March 2019. Retrieved 12 August 2019.
  7. ^ "GIC Secures 25% Stake in CitizenM". 27 March 2019.
  8. ^ "CitizenM owners explore potential sale of hotel group". www.ft.com. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
  9. ^ "CITIZENM BANKSIDE, LONDON". Axis Architects. 2012. Retrieved 22 July 2017.
  10. ^ "citizenM's Portfolio and Rollout". citizenM. 26 December 2023. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
  11. ^ "CitizenM by Concrete". Dezeen. 7 November 2008. Retrieved 18 February 2013.
  12. ^ "Fodor's Hotel Awards 2011 – Design". Foder's. Archived from the original on 4 November 2012. Retrieved 18 February 2013.
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