First José Andrés hotel to Georgetown

WASHINGTON, D.C. – José Andrés Group and Thor Equities are creating the first José Andrés-brand hotel with a private membership club in Washington D.C.’s Georgetown neighborhood slated to open in 2027.

The duo’s first luxury hotel, The Bazaar House by José Andrés, will feature 67 rooms, the private membership club, multiple F&B venues curated by José Andrés Group, events space, a wellness center, high-end retail offerings and more, at 3000 M Street in Washington D.C.

The private club will be a focal point of the project, featuring benefits and venues for members, including The Bazaar Club—a penthouse club with a signature restaurant with views of Georgetown.

When Hotel Investment Today asked follow up questions about investment in the project, investment partners, further development plans for the hotel brand and projected ADR, a representative for José Andrés Group said they had no further comments. HIT has also reached out to Thor Equities for comment.

In June, Hotel Investment Today talked to Sam Bakhshandehpour, global CEO, José Andrés Group. At the time he said the group was looking for hotel licensing deals after already announcing its first development project with Hyatt Hotels Corp., managing all of the food and beverage at the Andaz in Miami Beach, Florida.

Thor Equities, a global developer with a diverse portfolio including luxury hotels like the Ritz-Carlton and Four Seasons, dedicated seven years to obtaining local municipality approvals for the project.

“We are thrilled to be involved in a project that honors Georgetown's rich history and also establishes an exciting new destination for the local community and visitors from around the world," said Thor Equities Group Chairman and CEO Joe Sitt. “The private membership club aspect is particularly compelling, as it is designed to connect thought leaders and foster a sense of community curated by José Andrés Group, where local and global guests will be able enjoy exclusive experiences, entertainment venues, and more. With strong roots in D.C., Jose Andres Group is the perfect operator for this venture, and we look forward to collaborating.”

“Opening our first hotel in Georgetown holds a special place for us as a D.C.-born company where we have grown now for three decades and will now start an exciting new chapter with the launch of our first-ever hotel and membership club,” said Bakhshandehpour, whose group has 20 brands as well as 40 restaurants, bars and lounges.

Thor Equities operates in major cities around the globe and has a property portfolio totaling $20 billion with a development pipeline in excess of 50 million square feet. Thor has a strong presence on three continents and in addition to its U.S. holdings, the company has assets in European gateway cities including London, Paris, Madrid, and Milan, and is the largest developer in Mexico through its Latin American division with a development pipeline of over 20 million square feet.