Bathroom renovation Case Study - Marriott Hotel Copenhagen

Bathtub to a shower – a smart solution with a tailored Plug & Play system from wedi

Whether you are travelling on business or on holiday, if you stay at the Marriott Hotel in downtown Copenhagen, you are guaranteed relaxing moments in a luxurious ambience. The complete modernisation of bathrooms in this 5-star hotel contributes to the overall experience - thanks to the tried-and-tested wedi system solutions, guests can now enjoy invigorating showers.

The world’s leading hotel chain entrusted the bathroom and wet room specialist wedi with the renovation of 406 bathrooms. The clients were looking for a solution that not only fulfilled the highest standards in terms of design and quality, but could also be installed quickly without requiring much coordination between trades on site. Thanks to key advantages such as the prefabrication of components during manufacturing according to individual specifications, they chose wedi’s clever plug & play solutions. 122 bathrooms over three floors (9-11) have already been renovated in this idyllic waterfront hotel after 5 months of construction. Not an easy task to say the least, especially because the hotel must remain operational during the entire renovation.

Low construction height – Fundo Integro

The transformation of the bathtubs into low-threshold showers formed the central part of the project, and the biggest technical challenge was the implementation of the drainage as desired by the customer – due to the local legislation an overflow was required. wedi took on the challenge and made this possible in a smart way: a custom-made version of the Fundo Integro shower element has been developed especially for the Marriott Hotel with both a point and a linear drainage integrated into the shower element, whilst keeping the total installation height at an incredible 93 mm! 

Save time with the wedi system

The wedi Fundo Integro shower element is available in the standard wedi assortment: it includes a standard-compliant DN50 point drainage and this is precisely what makes it perfect for such complex refurbishment projects. Completing the installation, the interlocking walls of the shower enclosures were also specially designed for the Copenhagen Marriott Hotel project. The products perfectly combine design and technology, and this is why both the architect and the client trusted wedi with this challenging project.

The best of all: seamless design surfaces from wedi

The ready-to-install Fundo Top surfaces from wedi ensure the luxurious look of the new wellness showers; instead of tiles underfoot, the clients opted for large format, tailor-made design surfaces in "flake white". Thanks to their shapes and slopes being coordinated with one other, the Fundo Top simply needed to be bonded to the Fundo shower element. Top design surfaces however make not only the cladding of shower floors but also the cladding of walls straightforward. The design surfaces are anti-slip and waterproof in the overall wedi system. The intelligent system concept, with everything prefabricated in the factory to precisely fit together on site, eliminated the need for complex installations and labour intensive tiling & grouting. Overall, this not only saved a lot of time, but also meant significantly less noise and dirt during construction.

Satisfaction of all parties involved

This was not least due to the efficient interaction of all those involved. The local team on site and the wedi technology and production in Germany have overcome all challenges, and the project went smoothly. The result is exclusive and inviting: the groutless appearance transforms both the floor and the wall areas into a visual delight. The interplay of light and the flakes within the wedi Top material create reflections that highlight the fluidity of water conveying a serene, contemporary look. The thoughtful design marries form and function into a seamless and invigorating shower experience, so no wonder why the new bathrooms at the Copenhagen Marriott Hotel attract the attention of international guests.

Project Details:

Duration of construction: December 2023 to April 2024

Main contractor: Madsen & Kastberg A/S.

Client: Bella Group Development and ATP-Ejendomme

Architects: Urban Agency, Copenhagen

Products: wedi Fundo Integro (custom-made incl. point and linear drainage), special wedi Installation wall, wedi Fundo Metallic Gold drain cover, wedi Fundo Top "flake white", wedi Top Wall "flake white"