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| A rendering of the JW Marriott Hotel Macau |
HONG KONG—Marriott International’s JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts brand plans to open three properties in Greater China and one hotel in India by summer 2015, bringing the brand’s Asia-Pacific portfolio to 28 hotels and resorts with 11 in China and seven in India. By 2020, the global brand portfolio is expected to encompass 105 properties worldwide, 45 of which will be located in the Asia-Pacific region.
The four latest additions will include JW Marriott Hotel Chongqing, China; JW Marriott Hotel Shenzhen Bao'an, China; JW Marriott Hotel Macau, China; and JW Marriott Hotel Mumbai Sahar, India.
“The addition of these four amazing hotels only continues to strengthen JW Marriott’s already strong presence in Asia,” said Simon Cooper, president and managing director of Marriott International Asia Pacific. “We are embarking on an exciting time for the brand and region, and have plans to further expand the brand into new markets including Chengdu, Xian, Guangzhou and Dalian in China; Kolkata in India; Jakarta in Indonesia; and Phuket in Thailand."
"Asia is one of the fastest growing and most important regions for JW Marriott. Since opening the JW Marriott Hong Kong in 1989, we have been committed to building striking hotels that promise beautiful design and a memorable guest experience, delivering our signature intuitive service that speaks to this key area of the world," says Mitzi Gaskins, VP & global brand manager for JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts. "We are a very global brand. Currently, 60 percent of our portfolio is located outside the U.S. and we are proud to say that, by 2020, 45 of our anticipated 105 properties will be in Asia."
JW Marriott Hotel Chongqing (December 2014)
Situated in Chongqing’s central downtown district, the JW Marriott Hotel Chongqing features 454 guestrooms and suites, as well as three different restaurants—Chinese restaurant Man Ho, known for its Sichuan and Cantonese cuisine; all-day-dining restaurant Qing Kitchen, open from breakfast until dinner; and Flame, which features a bar, open-kitchen and performance stage. There is over 23,680 sq. ft. of versatile event space equipped with the latest state-of-the-art technology. There’s also an indoor swimming pool, 24-hour gym and spa.
JW Marriott Hotel Shenzhen Bao'an (Q1 2015)
The 356-room hotel is located in the center of Shenzhen Bao'an District, a 15-minute drive from Shenzhen International Airport and Shenzhen Bay Port. Situated in a modern landmark building, the hotel includes an all-day dining restaurant with an outdoor terrace and a fine dining restaurant located on the top floor. Amenities include a spa and fitness center, and indoor heated and outdoor swimming pools. Eight multifunction venues offer almost 28,000 sq. ft. of meeting and banquet space, with a nearly 19,000 sq. ft. Grand Ballroom featuring a light-changing LED ceiling.
JW Mumbai Sahar (Q1 2015)
Located around a half-mile away from the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Mumbai, the new hotel features 585 guestrooms and dining establishments JW Café and Italian specialty restaurant Romano’s. With more than 56,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor convention space, the property offers 11 meeting rooms with state-of-the-art conferencing facilities. Amenities include a 24-hour fitness center featuring a spa, sauna and pool, as well as holistic Spa by JW.
JW Macau Galaxy Phase 2 (Q2 2015)
Situated within Macau’s new integrated resort Galaxy Macau, the JW Marriott Hotel Macau is located in Cotai Macau, offering 1,015 rooms and. Food and beverage offerings include Man Ho, a contemporary and authentic Cantonese restaurant; Urban Kitchen, an all-day dining venue with international and regional cuisine; a pool bar; and an exclusive lobby lounge. The hotel also features an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center and the world’s largest JW Kids Club.
