SQUAMISH, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Local entrepreneur and developer Rodney Wilson will soon break ground on Beldi, a 48-key boutique hotel in Squamish, British Columbia. Independent hotel management company Life House will oversee operations. The hotel concept and design will be a collaboration between HunterOffice, an architectural firm and urban infill specialist based in Squamish, and Ste. Marie Studio, a commercial interior design studio and creative consultancy based in Vancouver.
The town of Squamish sits between Vancouver and Whistler where the ocean meets the mountains. Once a “pass-through” town on the way to Whistler, it has become a destination of its own, increasingly popular with adventure-seekers and transplants from Vancouver attracted to a more outdoor lifestyle. The dramatic landscape, defined by the towering granite monolith known as the Chief, lends itself well to activities like mountain climbing, hiking, mountain biking, and kite surfing. The area has now become a buzzing community of outdoor enthusiasts and young professionals with a slew of new coffee shops and restaurants amongst the local attractions.
Beldi will be a 48-room boutique hotel offering a ground-floor restaurant and roof-top lounge area that will serve as both a co-working space by day, and cocktail bar by night. Originally conceived as a micro-hotel, the property will draw inspiration from Rifugi, the classic mountain huts of the Alps that offer travelers affordable accommodations with a focus on community and adventure. These retreats were designed as a homebase for hikers, climbers, and skiers who would come together at night to share stories of their day over food and drink. Beldi’s design will take cues from these traditional spaces, using materials inspired by nature, and built with sustainability in mind.
“Beldi will be the first high-end, lifestyle property in Squamish, and we are honored to be a part of the area’s transformation, offering a new hub for modern travelers looking for adventure but also convenience,” says Wilson who has been a Squamish resident since 2003, “We can’t think of a better partner than Life House who’s tech-enabled platform brings value to the hotel while creating a more seamless experience for the guest.”
Life House will serve as a full-service management partner, overseeing operations, revenue, marketing, and F&B. They currently operate over 60 hotels across North America from roadside motels to 5-star luxury properties, supporting hotel owners with a diverse suite of offerings including tech-enabled management, hotel branding, and Revenue SAAS. While this is the first property in Canada, Life House already has a robust team based in Toronto and Montreal who work across product, design, and revenue.
“We are thrilled to be entering the Canadian market with the Beldi team who shares our passion for creating exceptional guest experiences with a strong sense of community and a responsiveness to the surroundings,” said Bryan Dunn, Managing Director and Head of Growth at Life House. “We expect this will be the first of many opportunities as we expand in the region.”
Hang Eleven Properties are seeking additional hospitality opportunities throughout British Columbia, with target markets including Vancouver, Victoria, Whistler, Sooke and Tofino.
Hang Eleven Properties
Hang Eleven Properties is a Canadian based real estate developer. We specialize in purpose built small lot development and urban infill projects. Hang Eleven manages the full cycle of real estate development projects from acquisition, concept, design, municipal approvals, funding, asset management, marketing and sales. Our mission is to create innovative and sustainable properties that compliment and highlight their locality..
About hunterOFFICE Architecture
hunterOFFICE is a Squamish based architectural practice specializing in urban infill development, lifestyle driven houses and remote vacation cabins. The office believes longevity and practicality are two of the most important environmental attributes a project can embody. We work collaboratively with like minded professionals across multiple disciplines to achieve highly refined and sustainable projects that are rooted in their context. We have an ambition to contribute to the greater community urban functionality and ensure projects are embedded with a flexible programmatic quality that will render them relevant over time.
About Ste. Marie Studio
Ste. Marie is a commercial interior design studio and creative consultancy. We lead concept development and interior design for mixed-use development, hospitality, and retail projects, globally. We work with independent hospitality, food, retail, and wellness entrepreneurs, as well as international hotel groups, real estate development firms, and global luxury brands. One of our joys is connecting these groups, leveraging shared goals to bring concept and narrative to life in the built environment.
About Life House
Life House is a vertically integrated hotel software & operations platform focused on increasing profitability and reliability for independent hoteliers. Life House was founded in 2017 as one of the only vertically integrated asset-light hotel companies backed by institutional venture and private equity investors. The company is ambitiously investing in operational systems to make it far more profitable, predictable, and seamless for owners while making the guest experience more reliable for travelers. Today the company has nearly 60 hotels in its portfolio across North America. For more information visit www.life-house.com.
