Emaar MGF partners Marriott for Four New Hotels in India

Emaar MGF, one of India’s leading real estate developers, has partnered with Marriott International to design, construct and equip luxury-branded JW Marriott Hotels in New Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata and a Courtyard by Marriott hotel in Amritsar, entailing  total investments over US$ 400 million. The hotel projects are likely to be completed by end 2010.

As part of the agreement, Emaar MGF will be the owner and developer of the proposed hotels and Marriott International shall provide advisory and management services for the planning, design, construction and operations.

Elaborating on this partnership, Mr. Shravan Gupta, Executive Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Emaar MGF, said, “As services, travel, and tourism sectors continue to show impressive growth in India, resultant demand for more hotel rooms is on an upswing. However, there still seems to be a huge gap between demand and supply and our partnership with Marriott is an endeavor towards effectively bridging this gap.”

“We are excited to partner with Marriott International, for setting up one of their marquee brands, JW Marriot hotels in New Delhi, Hyderabad and Kolkata and a Courtyard by Marriott hotel in Amritsar. For Emaar MGF, this partnership is a step forward in our ambitious hospitality plans, as we consistently endeavour to bring global service standards and service excellence in the Indian hospitality business,” added Mr Gupta.

JW Marriott Delhi, Jasola: The proposed 300-room development will be a lifestyle destination hotel located in Jasola – Delhi’s fast emerging commercial hub. The property will go a long way in easing the crunch on hotel rooms in Delhi that is equipping itself to host the Commonwealth Games in 2010. The hotel will be located in the Jasola District Center, with two towers, landscaped podiums and generous atrium spaces. It will also have ample banquet and meeting facilities, and a state of the art business center, complemented by luxury retail. A luxurious spa overlooking the swimming pool and generous green areas will add to the overall ambiance and appeal.

JW Marriott Hyderabad: Down south in Hyderabad, the planned 250-room JW Marriott will be at HITEC City, part of Emaar MGF’s sprawling 531-acre integrated township in the IT hub of Hyderabad. Set amidst vast expanse of greenery, ensconced within Emaar MGF’s International standard 18-hole championship golf course, natural boulders and water bodies this luxurious property will be surrounded by some of the biggest IT companies of India. The hotel will offer a wide variety of food and beverage facilities. It will also have a health club and spa complemented  by and landscaped alfresco terrace and fitness lawn on the podium. The spacious guestrooms will have views of the golf course.

JW Marriott Kolkata: The 250-key property will be complemented with an assortment of collective amenities including a spacious and tranquil pool terrace and spa, high-end restaurants and trendy eateries, even a specialty restaurant located on the rooftop. The property is strategically situated on The EM Bypass that has emerged as one of the most preferred destinations for industry, developing business districts, residential units and shopping malls. The hotel will have an exclusive residence-style meeting facility, with banquet hall facing an outdoor patio. Guests will have access to a modern health club and spa which will front onto a landscaped pool terrace. The triple height lobby area will connect to an exclusive restaurant and holding bar by a grand staircase. The hotel will also have an executive lounge on the 19th floor overlooking the city.

Courtyard by Marriott Amritsar: The Courtyard by Marriott Amritsar will be a 112-room property with mix-land use. It will be constructed along with a vibrant Metropolitan mall and a multiplex.

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