Marriott International to introduce the first Westin Hotels & Resorts in São Paulo, Brazil
The Westin Hotel São Paulo expected to feature 187 rooms and suites in São Paulo’s exclusive Itaim Bibi district
SÃO PAULO, BRAZIL, 2021-Oct-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Marriott International, Inc. today (OCTOBER 14, 2021) announced it has signed a franchise agreement with Hotéis Deville to introduce the first Westin Hotels & Resorts in São Paulo, Brazil. Slated to feature 187-rooms and suites, the property expects to welcome its first guests in the spring of 2024.
“We are delighted to announce this exciting new-build project in a prime location within the city to be developed by Hotéis Deville,” said Laurent de Kousemaeker, Chief Development Officer, Caribbean and Latin America, Marriott International. “São Paulo is a key South American gateway city with great opportunity for new quality branded upper-upscale product. “Our signature well-being Westin brand will offer a fresh and unique experience to both international and Brazilian guests.”
Located in São Paulo’s Itaim Bibi district, The Westin Hotel São Paulo will sit within the JK Square mixed-use development, which is slated to include retail, offices, and residences. Plans call for a restaurant located on the 2nd floor, a bar integrated into the lobby on the first floor and a leisure area on the 3rd floor with a swimming pool and fitness center. For corporate and social events, the property is slated to feature conference and meeting rooms of multiple sizes for different needs.
The architectural project was developed by KPF, a renowned American office. The incorporation of the entire complex is by SDI Desenvolvimento Imobiliário, a developer with great experience and solidity.
“We are very excited about this project in São Paulo, which will serve as part of an iconic complex in a desirable location,” said Jayme Canet Neto, Hotéis Deville CEO. The innovative Westin brand that caters to both corporate and leisure travelers will elevate the offering in the market. Our long-standing relationship with Marriott as franchisees of the São Paulo Airport Marriott in Guarulhos has been very successful, and we are certain that this new development will further deepen our collaboration.”
Westin has been hospitality’s global leader in wellness for more than a decade and is poised to introduce a new level of wellness to travelers in Brazil. Currently, Marriott International operates 12 hotels in Brazil under the JW Marriott, Marriott Hotels, Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, Renaissance Hotels, Autograph Collection Hotels, Courtyard by Marriott, Residence Inn, and Marriott Executive Apartments brands.
Marriott International
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of roughly 7,800 properties under 30 leading brands spanning 138 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy®, its highly-awarded travel program. For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com. In addition, connect
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Westin Hotels & Resorts
Westin Hotels & Resorts, hospitality’s global leader in wellness for more than a decade, empowers guests to transcend the rigors of travel while on the road through the brand’s Six Pillars of Well-being: Sleep Well, Eat Well, Move Well, Feel Well, Work Well, and Play Well. At more than 225 hotels and resorts in nearly 40 countries and territories, guests can experience wellness offerings that include the brand’s iconic and award-winning Heavenly Bed®, TRX fitness equipment in the signature WestinWORKOUT™ Fitness Studios, delicious and nutritious menu offerings on their Eat Well menu, and more. Stay connected to Westin on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Westin is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy®, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and unparalleled benefits including free nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit MarriottBonvoy.marriott.com.
Hotéis Deville
Hotéis Deville started its history in 1974, in the city of Curitiba (Paraná State) Brazil, and since then, it has been growing and consolidating itself as one of the main hotel groups in the country, being the owner and manager of the respective hotels. Present in the states of Rio Grande do Sul, Paraná, São Paulo, Mato Grosso do Sul, Mato Grosso and Bahia, the brand currently invests and operates 9 hotels nationwide. The hotel group is comprised of the Deville Prime, Deville Business, Deville Express brands and the Marriott São Paulo Airport franchise, and it has approximately 1,600 accommodations and more than 800 employees. More information about the Deville Hotels at www.deville.com.br. Press office Deville Hotels: Danielle Sommer or Rafaela Salomon contato@rafaelasalomon.com.br
Media Contact:
Marriott International – PR Manager Brazil
Manoela Barcellos
manoela.barcellos@marriott.com
Source: Marriott International, Inc.
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