HARRISON, NJ—Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced on Friday the opening of Element Harrison - Newark, the brand's second hotel in the state of New Jersey, joining its Ewing-Princeton property.

The new 138-room Element Harrison – Newark is owned by Harrison Hotel 1, an entity of Ironstate Holdings, LLC and The Pegasus Group, and managed by Crescent Hotels & Resorts and was designed by New York architectural firm HWKN.

Element Harrison – Newark was developed by Ironstate Holdings and The Pegasus Group as part of the partnership's larger, mixed-use development that will ultimately comprise 2,600 luxury residential residences and 80,000 square feet of street-level retail space, the first phase of which has already been completed.

The sustainable rooms and suites at Element Harrison – Newark feature modular furniture, flat-screen televisions, large desks with open shelving, custom-designed closets and original artwork from local artists. Rooms will also offer fully-equipped kitchens and the Heavenly® Bed, and spa-inspired bathrooms. Other amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, indoor pool, and a 1,500 square-foot meeting room.

“Element Harrison – Newark is an exciting addition to the Element portfolio and will provide a smart, sustainable lodging option for travelers to the bustling Newark metropolitan area,” says Brian McGuinness, senior vice president of Specialty Select Brands for Starwood. “On track to double its portfolio in the next two years, Element offers guests a bright, energizing environment that's conducive to both work and play, as well as a line-up of innovative brand-led programming.”

“The opening today of Element Harrison - Newark is a landmark moment as it helps advance Harrison's growth as a stand-alone, well-balanced urban destination that's also a great launching point for excursions to Manhattan and other New Jersey Gold Coast locations,” says Michael Barry, president of Ironstate Holdings. “Starwood's forward-thinking Element concept is a great complement to our broader vision for Harrison and reflects the national interest and significant financial investment the area continues to garner.”

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