While it would make sense to drop it into the Autograph Collection for the time being, I’m sure Marriott and the owners are infinitely happier keeping it in the EDITION-to-be category to maintain self-asserted prestige and to save the costs of having to dole out upgrades, complimentary breakfast and other on-property benefits.

I agree with an above post: this one looks exceptionally meh. I saw a photo of the grand staircase in the lobby, and it’s essentially giant swirl of shiny, white plastic that looks cheap and clashing rather than elegant and dramatic like the one in Shanghai - ironically very on point for the rest of this city.

khabah