ANAHEIM, CALIF. — The Samueli Family and Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) have unveiled the design for SENA, Anaheim’s first hotel in Marriott’s Autograph Collection portfolio. Set to open in 2029, the 300-room luxury hotel will serve as the hospitality anchor of OCVIBE, a $5 billion, 100-acre master-planned entertainment and mixed-use district surrounding the Honda Center, the home arena of the Ducks.
The Samueli Family, owner of the Ducks, along with its affiliate OC Sports & Entertainment, is the master developer behind OCVIBE and SENA. The hotel’s project team also includes Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo (architecture and landscape architecture) and Rockwell Group (interior design), while Sage Hospitality Group will lead guest services.
“SENA brings together world-class hospitality, culinary and design brands while creating something distinctly ‘Anaheim,’” says Mike Waterman, president and CEO of Visit Anaheim. “It reflects the continued evolution of Anaheim and the caliber of experiences taking shape across our destination.”
At the center of the entrance to SENA, Rockwell Group is designing a circular indoor-outdoor lobby bar that will transition from bright colors during the day to warm, atmospheric colors at night.
Meanwhile, the pool deck, pool bar and the indoor-outdoor lobby bar will overlook OCVIBE’s South Plaza and the Honda Center. Other amenities at the hotel will include cabanas, fire features, a lounge, landscaping and music-driven programming.
In addition to the poolside experience, SENA’s culinary program will feature a signature restaurant from Chef José Andrés that will be located on the hotel’s ground floor. The restaurant will be open to OCVIBE visitors, hotel guests and Anaheim residents.
Upon completion, OCVIBE will comprise more than 2,000 residences; over 35 dining experiences; up to 1.1 million square feet of office space; two hotels; three entertainment venues, including the 5,000-seat OCVIBE Concert Hall, the neighboring Honda Center and the 300-capacity Golden Bear music venue; Katella Commons, a two-story, food-driven market hall; 20 acres of parks and public spaces; and three miles of connected walking trails and public art.
The district’s first phase, which includes the concert hall, market hall and The Weave office building, is expected to open in 2027.
— Abby Cox