Marriott signs Four Hotels in India

Marriott has signed four additional hotels in India. With a portfolio of 29 properties now under construction or in planning in India, Marriott will have 40 hotels under management in the country when all are opened by the end of 2013. The four newly signed properties are:

• The 510-room luxury JW Marriott Hotel New Delhi International Airport, opening in 2012
• The 250-room upscale Bengaluru Marriott Whitefield Hotel, opening in 2011
• The 365-room Jaipur Marriott Hotel, opening in 2011
• The 200-room Courtyard by Marriott Hotel Hyderabad Hitec City, opening in 2013.

“We are thrilled by the robust expansion of our hotel portfolio in India,” said Ed Fuller, president & managing director of international lodging for Marriott. “India is witnessing unprecedented growth and expansion of its travel and tourism industry and we are delighted to participate in this expansion in a meaningful way. When opened, we are confident that these four distinct hotels in New Delhi, Bengaluru, Jaipur and Hyderabad will successfully meet the needs of foreign and domestic travelers who are seeking either a luxury or upscale hotel experience.”

Owned by Aria Hotels and Consultancy Services Private Limited, the 510-room JW Marriott Hotel New Delhi International Airport will open in 2012 adjacent to New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport. The site is located off of National Highway-8, the primary access road to India’s popular ‘Golden Triangle’ of New Delhi, Jaipur and Agra. When opened, it will be Marriott’s first property in the New Delhi Metropolitan area.

Spacious accommodations at the JW Marriott Hotel New Delhi International Airport will offer plush bed and bath amenities, bathrooms with separate tub and shower and modern technological connectivity.

Imaginative dining and entertainment will be a hallmark of the public space that will consist of three restaurants, including a casual three-meal dining outlet and two specialty restaurants; a café deli-bakery for those who want impromptu light fare and beverages; a lively entertainment lounge, an inviting lobby bar and a pool bar. A signature Spa will be complemented by a gym for workouts, a sauna and steam room and Jacuzzi for relaxation and an outdoor swimming pool.

Business travel-oriented amenities will include an expansive, welcoming Executive Club lounge and a full business centre with six workstations, two private offices, a meeting room and a boardroom. Additional amenities will include a gift shop, laundry/ valet service and various retail shops.

The 250-room Bengaluru Marriott Whitefield is owned by Magna Wharehousing & Distribution Private Ltd. and will open in 2011 as part of a mixed-used complex also including a mall and an office building in Bengaluru’s Whitefield area, the city’s IT and software hub and home to such international IT corporations as Dell, Oracle, Intel, IBM and SAP AG. When opened, it will be Marriott International’s seventh property in Bengaluru.

Guest accommodations will feature Marriott’s renowned bed and bath amenities, bathrooms with separate tub and shower and modern technological connectivity. For dining and entertainment, the hotel will offer three restaurants, all with private dining rooms, two lounges and a poolside bar. Recreational amenities will include a Spa and health club and an outdoor swimming pool.

Business travel-oriented services will consist of an Executive Lounge with a private meeting room and a full-service business center providing three workstations, a private office, a meeting room and a boardroom. Other amenities will include a gift and sundries shop, a florist shop and laundry/valet services.

The 365-room Jaipur Marriott Hotel is owned by Serveall Land Developers Private Limited and will be part of a mixed-use development that will also include office and retail space. It will be situated approximately 2 kilometers from the Jaipur International Airport.

Jaipur’s vibrant history and status as a heritage city make it a prominent international tourism destination in India. In addition to being a popular leisure and wedding destination, Jaipur is growing into a significant commercial city, driven by the jewelry and textile industries and, more recently, by the IT/ITeS industry.

Accommodations at the Jaipur Marriott Hotel will feature baths with separate tub and shower, rich bed and bath amenities and state-of-the-art technological connectivity.

Three restaurants, including a 24-hour casual outlet, and a lounge, pool bar and night club will provide guests with choices in entertainment and dining. Recreational amenities will feature a deluxe Spa and fitness facility and an outdoor swimming pool with Jacuzzi.

For social functions and conferences, the hotel will have 2,120 square meters of function space include two ballrooms, each of which will be divisible into three sections; a meeting suite consisting of five conference rooms; and five individual meeting rooms in varying configurations.

Business-oriented services will include an inviting Executive Lounge; a business center with five workstations, a meeting room and a boardroom. Additional amenities will feature a gift shop.

Owned by Future InfraIndia Private Limited, the 200-room Courtyard by Marriott Hyderabad Hitec City will be located within the city’s Madhapur district on HiTec Road in a locality known as Jubilee Enclave among the various campuses of IT companies and back office processing centres.

At the Courtyard by Marriott Hyderabad Hitec City, guests will have a variety of dining options and a lounge that will flow into the lobby for casual relaxation and socializing with friends and colleagues.

Guest rooms will offer modern connectivity, comfortable living spaces and contemporary design and amenities. For recreation, the hotel will have a fitness facility and an outdoor swimming pool.

The hotel will feature 430 square meters of flexible function space for conferences and social events. A business center with two workstations, a sundry shop and a Grab and Go kiosk for those in a hurry will round out the hotel’s amenities. When opened, it will be the fourth Marriott International-flagged hotel in Hyderabad.

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