Hotel operator Hotel Equities has been tapped to operate the upcoming dual-branded Moxy Vancouver Downtown and Element Vancouver Downtown. The 30-story tower is owned and developed by Paul Y. Construction (B.C.) Ltd. and is set to open in summer 2028. The project will have 280 guestrooms under the Moxy brand and 112 rooms under the Element by Westin brand, and will mark the brands’ debuts in the city.
“We are proud to have selected Hotel Equities as our management partner for this bold, dual-branded vision in downtown Vancouver,” Gary Tso, managing director, Paul Y. Construction (B.C.) Ltd., said in a statement. “Their operational expertise and track record with new developments give us confidence in delivering an outcome that exceeds stakeholder expectations and creates a truly unique offering for travelers. Together with Marriott, Moxy and Element will deliver two distinct experiences that unite into one cohesive destination.”
Hotel Equities is providing ownership with development advisory services throughout pre-development and construction. HE’s Canadian-based operations team expects to further provide resources to maximize performance and value creation across all phases of the hotel’s lifecycle.
“Hotel Equities is honored to partner with the owners and Marriott to bring this dual-branded project to life in downtown Vancouver,” Ryan McRae, senior vice president of business development, Hotel Equities, said in a statement. “Our team’s local presence in Canada uniquely positions us to deliver exceptional, dedicated support to ownership and to create a hospitality experience that resonates with both local and international travelers.”
The properties are the second Moxy hotel and third Element by Westin to join HE’s portfolio. HE now operates seven hotels in British Columbia and thirty-three throughout Canada.