UMUSIC HOSPITALITY & LIFESTYLE AND OUTERNET LONDON PARTNER TO EXPAND MUSIC, HOSPITALITY, AND FAN EXPERIENCES ACROSS SOHO AND DENMARK STREET

UMusic Hospitality & Lifestyle and UMH Development, LLC. today announced UMusic Hotel Kansas City. With construction planned to begin in the fourth quarter of 2026, the property will be an immersive lifestyle hotel, combining well-appointed design, personal service, and programming drawn from the city’s rich music history.

Constructed more than 117 years ago, the Scarritt Building has long stood as a landmark of downtown Kansas City's historic core. Through a thoughtful adaptive reuse, the iconic property will be transformed into a world class luxury hospitality destination while preserving the architectural character that has defined it for generations. Upon completion, UMusic Hotel Kansas City will feature approximately 169 guest rooms, a connected 309 unit branded residential tower, an immersive music and entertainment venue, a professional recording studio, a UMusic Shop retail store, multiple food and beverage concepts including a year-round rooftop restaurant, lounge, and pool, as well as a luxury spa and fitness center. Located just three blocks from the Power & Light District and within a 10-minute walk of the T Mobile Center, the development will create a dynamic destination at the center of Kansas City's thriving cultural, entertainment, and nightlife scene.

“UMusic Hotel Kansas City represents everything we stand for as a brand, transforming historic landmarks into immersive destinations that celebrate music, culture, and community,” said Robert Lavia, CEO of UMusic Hospitality & Lifestyle. “Kansas City’s extraordinary growth, its deep musical roots, and its role as a forward-looking cultural hub make it the perfect home for our next UMusic Hotel. We are proud to bring this vision to life in partnership with UMH Development, LLC. to create a destination that will both honor Kansas City’s heritage and shape its future.”

For UMusic Hotels, Kansas City offers the perfect mix of cultural heritage and progressive vision. Known worldwide for its contributions to jazz, Kansas City has a deep-rooted music history that aligns seamlessly with UMusic Hospitality and Lifestyle’s mission of blending entertainment and hospitality.

“This project would never break ground without the vision and the leadership of our partners at the City of Kansas City, the Economic Development Corporation, and PortKC,” said Lawrence Bain, Chief Executive Officer of UMH Development, LLC. “Kansas City has a phenomenal foundation and economic gateway for UMH Development, LLC. to deliver a truly unique, experiential, immersive entertainment hub in downtown Kansas City.”

This project is being developed and created for Kansas City by UMH Development, LLC. and BR Companies of Kansas City and Los Angeles, a national development partner of UMH Development, LLC. UMusic Hotels was created to reimagine traditional hospitality through the lens of music and culture. Previous projects have demonstrated the brand’s ability to take iconic locations and transform them into destinations where entertainment and community are at the forefront. From the launch of UMusic Hotel Madrid, each UMusic Hotel is designed to be more

than a place to stay; it is a platform for connection, a stage for creativity, and a catalyst for cultural storytelling. Kansas City, with its blend of history and innovation, is the ideal setting for the next chapter in this global journey.