Rezidor Hotel Group intends to open its first Missoni-branded hotel in Edinburgh in a joint venture with the Italian fashion house.

The five-star, 136-bedroom Hotel Missoni Edinburgh will open on the Royal Mile in early June comprising a bar and a restaurant as well as conference rooms. The opening will be shortly followed by the launch of the portfolio's second property - Missoni in Kuwait City - this autumn. Additional facilities will include a 1,000sq m (10,750sq ft) spa, two tennis courts, a private beach, numerous swimming pools, meeting rooms and a 400sq m (4,300sq ft) ballroom.

Missoni aims to open 30 hotels over the next decade - designed by Milanese architects Studio Thun - in partnership with The Rezidor Hotel Group. Initial focus will be on Europe and the Middle East, later expanding to the North and South American and Asian markets. "It's stylish, intimate, contemporary and eclectic design combined with the best of bars and restaurants will make this a truly unique hotel experience," said Kurt Ritter, CEO of Rezidor.