The Autograph Collection, Marriott International’s exclusive portfolio of upscale, independent hotels continues to grow in Europe with the introduction of two new extraordinary travel experiences this spring.  Threadneedles, in the heart of London’s financial district, and The Glasshouse in central Edinburgh, Scotland, will represent the Autograph Collection’s first hotels in the United Kingdom. The additions are set to expand the exclusive portfolio of upscale, independent lifestyle hotels to include more than 40 exceptional hotel experiences in the United States, Europe, Caribbean, and South America.

Autograph Collection will debut in Germany later this year with the opening of the 87-room Hotel am Steinplatz in Berlin.  The 100 year old property, which will re-open following an extensive renovation, joins a number of Autograph Collection properties currently scheduled to open in Europe this year.

Marriott International’s Autograph Collection is continuing its global growth with plans to debut three new European hotels by the end of the year. Opening in key gateway cities including Lisbon, Portugal; Rouen, France; and Lille, France; the new additions will expand the current portfolio to 12 Autograph Collection hotels throughout Europe and nearly 40 hotels globally.

The iconic Carlton Hotel in New York City is switching from Preferred Hotels to join the Autograph Collection. The Carlton is the second New York property to join the growing collection of hotels.