300-Room Sena Hotel Unveiled for Anaheim’s OC Vibe Site
The Marriott-branded property will bring high-end hospitality to the complex, changing local service demand through 2029.
Updated on Oct. 16, 2026 in Hospitality
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Developers have unveiled the design for the 300-room Sena hotel, a key component of the massive OC Vibe mixed-use complex in Anaheim. The project, part of a larger 100-acre development, is scheduled to open in 2029.
Why it matters
The $5 billion OC Vibe development signals a major shift in the Anaheim commercial landscape by integrating high-end hospitality with 1.1 million square feet of office space and 1,500 new homes. For local operators, the project represents a significant expansion of the area's service and event infrastructure.
The Sena hotel features 300 guest rooms within the 100-acre OC Vibe complex, a $5 billion development project. The broader site is planned to host 1,500 homes, 1.1 million square feet of office space, and a 5,000-seat concert hall.
The players
The Samueli family
The private developers leading the $5 billion construction and management of the 100-acre OC Vibe project.
Marriott Autograph Collection
An upscale hotel brand within the Marriott International portfolio that focuses on independent, high-design properties.
Jose Andres
A prominent celebrity chef and restaurateur whose culinary group will operate the hotel restaurant.
The details
The hotel will operate under the Marriott Autograph Collection brand and feature a restaurant led by Chef Jose Andres. WATG serves as the architect, incorporating a reflective glass exterior design, while Rockwell Group leads the interior architecture. The hotel serves as one of two hospitality properties planned for the site, which sits adjacent to the Honda Center.
Timeline
Initial phases of the OC Vibe project are set to open in 2027.
The Sena hotel is scheduled to open in 2029.
Market Landscape
The Sena hotel project follows a pattern of high-density mixed-use development anchored to major sports and entertainment venues. This expansion mirrors broader industry trends that integrate hospitality and lifestyle assets into large-scale urban entertainment districts.
Local business operators should anticipate increased foot traffic and demand for support services as the 100-acre complex scales toward its 2029 completion. Monitoring the construction timeline for the 1.1 million square feet of office space may provide indicators for future commercial leasing and labor needs in the area.
The takeaway
The project represents a substantial increase in local high-end hospitality inventory, which will influence service-sector demand for the next decade. Operators should keep an eye on the 2027 initial project phase to better project potential regional supply chain shifts.
Further reading
For more on the development of regional lodging capacity, visit our Hospitality section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Urbanize LA.
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