José Andrés Group and Thor Equities are partnering to create the hospitality company’s first hotel: The Bazaar House by José Andrés in Washington D.C.’s Georgetown neighborhood. When its opens in 2027, the 67-room hotel will include an exclusive private membership club, multiple food and beverage venues (all curated by José Andrés Group), event space, a wellness center and retail venues. The new-build property will be on the site of a former shopping complex at 3000 M Street, and is 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 and views of Georgetown.
“Thirty years ago, when I came to Washington, D.C. as a young chef, I knew that this city was a perfect place to bring people together over food,” Founder José Andrés said in a statement. “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.”
“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 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 Sam Bakhshandehpour, global CEO, José Andrés Group.
José Andrés Group encompasses 20 brands, 40 restaurants, bars and lounges, an Emmy-award winning show and New York Times best-selling book. The company is working with with Thor Equities, a global developer with a portfolio including luxury hotels like the Ritz-Carlton and Four Seasons. Thor Equities spent seven years 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 Chairman and CEO of Thor Equities Group 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.”