Marriott

Marriott

The Ask

The Ask

Marriott and Coury Hospitality asked us to help shape something new on the Atlantic City Boardwalk: a boutique hotel that felt restorative, elevated, and free from the casino energy that defines so much of the area. They needed a name, a story, and an identity that honored history while pointing to what the city could become next.

Year

2025

Industry

Hospitality

Scope of work

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Creative direction

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Strategy

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Branding

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Copywriting

Agency

Grizzly

The Ask

Marriott and Coury Hospitality asked us to help shape something new on the Atlantic City Boardwalk: a boutique hotel that felt restorative, elevated, and free from the casino energy that defines so much of the area. They needed a name, a story, and an identity that honored history while pointing to what the city could become next.

Year

2025

Industry

Hospitality

Scope of work

/

Creative direction

/

Strategy

/

Branding

/

Copywriting

Agency

Grizzly

The Answer

The Answer

The Answer

I began by getting close to the place itself. I walked the Boardwalk, listened to locals, and dug into the history to understand why people keep returning to Atlantic City. That exploration revealed a consistent thread: renewal. From there, I led our team in shaping the brand around that feeling. We named the property Seahaus and created an identity inspired by salt air, sun-washed textures, and the line where sea meets sky refined, welcoming, and easy to inhabit.

The Results

The Results

The Results

The Seahaus Hotel introduces a new kind of stay to the Boardwalk and marks Atlantic City’s first boutique, non-casino hotel in more than a decade. The brand sets the mood for the entire guest journey and positions the property as a nostalgic, forward-looking landmark for the city’s next chapter.

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