José Andrés to open first hotel in DC

José Andrés Group and Thor Equities are partnering to create the hospitality company’s first hotel: The Bazaar House by José Andrés.
The 67-room luxury hotel will feature an exclusive private membership club, multiple F&B venues all curated by José Andrés Group, events space, a dedicated wellness center, high-end retail offerings and more, in Washington D.C.’s Georgetown slated to open in 2027. The private club will be a focal point of the project, featuring exclusive benefits and venues for members, including The Bazaar Club—a penthouse club with a signature restaurant with views of Georgetown.
“Thirty years ago, when I came to Washington DC as a young chef, I knew that this city was a perfect place to bring people together over food,” said Andrés. “It’s one of the beating hearts of our country, a place where I knew I could meet anyone and do anything, starting with a great meal. Well, today I’m so happy to start a new chapter with The Bazaar House in Georgetown, an amazing opportunity to welcome people to my city in an entirely new way.”
Sam Bakhshandehpour, global CEO, José Andrés Group, added, “Like restaurants, hotels have a remarkable ability to transport us, provide a welcome retreat and become a unifying anchor in our community. Opening our first hotel in Georgetown holds a special place for us as a DC-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.”
José Andrés Group encompasses twenty brands, 40 restaurants, bars and lounges, an Emmy-award winning show and New York Times best-selling book. A creative force in the hospitality world, José Andrés Group will team up with Thor Equities, a global developer with a portfolio including luxury hotels like the Ritz-Carlton and Four Seasons. Thor Equities 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 Joe Sitt, chairman/CEO, Thor Equities Group. “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.”
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