GREATER CHINA and INDIA
JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts will open three properties in Greater China and one hotel in India by summer 2015, increasing the brand's Asia-Pacific portfolio to a total of 28 hotels and resorts, with 11 in China and seven in India.
"Asia is one of the fastest growing and most important regions for JW Marriott," says Mitzi Gaskins, vice president & global brand manager for JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts. "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."
Here is a quick rundown of the four properties as described in a recent press release, along with expected launch dates:
JW Marriott Hotel Chongqing, China (December 2014)
Situated in Chongqing’s central downtown district, the JW Marriott Hotel Chongqing is located in the vibrant heart of this important hub in Western China.
The hotel includes 454 luxurious guest rooms and suites, a choice of three different restaurants including a 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.
The hotel contains over 23,000 square feet of event space.
JW Marriott Hotel Shenzhen Bao'an, China (Q1 2015)
The 356-room hotel is ideally located in the centre of Shenzhen Bao'an District, a 15-minute drive from Shenzhen International Airport and Shenzhen Bay Port.
Situated in a spectacular modern landmark building, the hotel provides panoramic views of Qianhai Bay and the Pearl River Delta. An all-day dining restaurant with an outdoor terrace and a fine dining restaurant located on the top floor with stunning bay views, offer a myriad of culinary creations in a breath-taking setting.
Guests can take advantage of the luxurious spa and fitness center, along with indoor heated and outdoor swimming pools. Eight multi-function venues offer well over 27,000 square feet of meeting and banquet space, including a 19,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom.
JW Marriott Hotel Mumbai Sahar, India (Q1 2015)
Located less than a mile away from the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Mumbai, the new hotel boasts 585 intimate rooms.
Guests can choose to dine at JW Café or at Italian specialty restaurant, Romano’s. With more than 56,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor convention space, the property offers 11 well-appointed meeting rooms with state-of-the-art conferencing facilities.
The 24 hour fitness center includes a spa, sauna and pool while holistic Spa by JW offers a host of therapies based on four benefit states – Calm, Renew, Indulge and Invigorate.
JW Marriott Hotel Macau, China (Q2 2015)
Situated within Macau’s new integrated resort Galaxy Macau™, the JW Marriott Hotel Macau is located in the heart of Cotai Macau, offering 1,015 rooms and suites styled with elegant and sophisticated decor. The hotel offers innovative culinary experiences including Man Ho, a contemporary and authentic Cantonese restaurant, all-day dining venue with international and regional cuisine Urban Kitchen, a laid-back pool bar and an exclusive lobby lounge.
Younger guests can join in the fun at the world’s largest JW Kids Club. In addition, guests can take advantage of Galaxy Macau’s Grand Resort Deck with tropical gardens and Adventure River. The hotel’s pillarless Grand Ballroom provides an ideal setting for social events.
