W Hotels

The first W Hotels location in the Czech capital reinvigorates a storied landmark with a blend of old-world opulence and bold new concepts, capturing Prague’s rich history and furthering the brand’s dynamic expansion across Europe.

W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 31 extraordinary brands, prepares to debut in Hungary this July with the opening of W Budapest. Housed in the iconic Drechsler Palace, previously home to the Institute of Ballet, the new luxury destination will offer visionary design, eclectic gastronomy and a socially-driven spirit drawn from the […]

W Hotels has announced its collaboration with Italy-based, eco-conscious skin and haircare name The Davines Group for a brand-wide partnership. The Marriott brand will incorporate its unisex amenity line across its world-wide properties. “In choosing a new amenity line, we road tested many brands and formulations and not only love the way the Davines Group […]

Marriott International has signed an agreement with Larco to bring W Hotels’ bold design, signature Whatever/Whenever service and innovative programming to Toronto for the first time, underscoring growing demand for luxury in Canada and the brand’s boundary-breaking approach to design. The nine-storey, 255-room property located at 90 Bloor Street East in Toronto’s fashionable Yorkville neighbourhood, […]

Marriott International has signed an agreement with GNV Group to bring its W Hotels brand to Argentina for the first time. Situated in Buenos Aires, W Buenos Aires, expected to open in 2024, will be located within a USD 100 million, 34-story, mixed-use tower poised to rise in the heart of the Puerto Madero neighbourhood. […]

The founder of hip luxury chain W Hotels, and chairman and CEO of Starwood Capital Group, Barry Sternlicht, unveiled his latest venture in the British capital this week, with the opening of London branch of Treehouse Hotels. Described by Sternlich as being “the little brother of the 1.” Treehouse is less serious, more torn jeans […]

A little over a month after the success TD GM Summit, it was time for the TD events team to once again swing into action.

W Hotels Worldwide opened its first property in the capital city of Malaysia yesterday. W Kuala Lumpur highly-anticipated debut focuses lifestyle and localisation making guests’ stay a unique experience.

There is no stopping W Hotels Worldwide from expanding its footprint in Greater China with its latest opening in Xi’an. W Xi’an is the brand’s seventh hotel in China and the largest property in Asia Pacific yet.

With AED 20 billion on its real estate portfolio, Aldar Properties has appointed Marriott International to manage one of its prime properties on the tourist hot spot, Yas Island.

W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, enters Australia with the opening of W Brisbane in one of its fastest-growing cities.

W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, have announced the signing of W Osaka, slated to open in 2021. Owned by Sekisui House, a long-standing partner of Marriott International, this opening will be the first-ever W in Japan. The 27-floor, new-build hotel will boast provocative and bold W design, sparking imagination in each of its 337 guestrooms and suites, electrifying restaurants and cocktail-centric bars.

W has a brand-new look, bringing supermodel-level style to W guests and fashion fans on-the-go. W Hotels today announced the debut of the exclusive “Off Duty” Closet, the latest project inspired by the iconic lifestyle brand’s global fashion innovator, Joan Smalls, W Hotels and creative director, Sarah Easley, will debut 25 items inspired by Smalls’ own jet setting style.

A beach club in Ibiza has introduced Simba Blue, which is billed as the “world’s most advanced sunlounger”. Blue Marlin Ibiza’s new lounger combines hybrid mattress technology with a facial misting system, a solar-powered phone charger, a Wi-Fi hotspot, safe, beverage cooler and an LED parasol system which glows a sleep-inducing colour in the evening. […]

Oakwood Premier OUE Singapore Location: In the new OUE Downtown building on Shenton Way in downtown Singapore Grade: Upper-upscale Keys: 268 serviced apartments Facilities: Outdoor infinity pool and jacuzzi, fitness centre, lobby bar, outdoor barbecue area, restaurant and residents’ lounge Meeting space: Boardroom available They say: “Blending urban style with nature-inspired elements, the Oakwood Premier […]

ERIC DE NEEF has been named as Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group’s new executive vice president, global chief branding & commercial officer. While he will be based in Brussels, de Neef will also oversee the Asia Pacific commercial team based in Singapore. He previously worked for the Rezidor Hotel Group. MOHAMMAD ALI has been promoted to […]

Four Points by Sheraton Melbourne Docklands (pictured above) Location: Part of the Marina Tower complex on Pearl River Road, in Melbourne’s Docklands area Grade: Midscale Keys: 273 Facilities: Restaurant, bar, 25-metre outdoor heated swimming pool, 24-hour fitness centre, spa, steam room Meeting space: Five function rooms with space for up to 450 guests They say: […]

Jie Jie Beach by Jetwing Location: Overlooking the Indian Ocean in Panadura, on Sri Lanka’s southwest coast, 1.5 hours’ drive from Colombo Grade: Upscale Keys: 180 Facilities: Western and Chinese restaurants, bar, karaoke lounge, outdoor pool with bar, spa Meeting space: Separate building for large-scale events including a 500-pax banqueting hall, two conference rooms, breakout […]

W Hotels, the former Starwood luxury brand now operated by Marriott, has unveiled plans to make its debut in Melbourne in 2020.   The new-build property will rise on Collins Street in the city centre, as part of Collins Arch – a major new AU$1 billion (US$765 million) luxury mixed-use development. Once open, W Melbourne […]

Trump International Hotel & Tower Vancouver Location: In a new twisted tower on West Georgia Street, in Vancouver’s CBD Grade: Luxury Keys: 147 suites Facilities: Chinese fine-dining restaurant, champagne lounge, Ivanka Trump spa, pool with Drai’s poolside lounge, 24-hour in-room dining Meeting space: More than 11,000m² of function space divided into a variety of usable […]