Marriott International, Inc. today announced that it has signed a franchise agreement with Hotéis Deville to introduce the first Westin hotel in São Paulo, Brazil. With 187 rooms and suites, the hotel expects to welcome its first guests in the spring of 2024.
"We are delighted to announce this exciting new construction project in a prime location within the city, which will be developed by one of our main local partners. "said Laurent de Kousemaeker, Director of Development, Caribbean and Latin America, Marriott International. São Paulo is a key city in South America with great opportunities for a new high-end and quality product. "" Our wellness brand Westin,
Located in São Paulo's Itaim Bibi district, the Westin Hotel São Paulo will be located in the JK Square mixed-use complex, which will include shops, offices and housing. Plans call for a restaurant located on the 2nd floor, an integrated lobby bar on the first floor and a leisure area on the 3rd floor with a swimming pool and gym. For corporate and social events, the building will have conference and meeting rooms of multiple sizes for different needs.
The architectural project has been developed by KPF, a renowned American firm. The incorporation of the entire complex is carried out by SDI Desenvolvimento Imobiliário, a builder with great experience and solidity.
"We are very excited about this hospitality project in São Paulo as part of an iconic complex in a desirable location," said Jayme Canet Neto, CEO of Hotéis Deville. The innovative Westin brand, which caters to both business and leisure travelers, will increase the offering in the market. Our long association with Marriott as franchisees of Marriott, of the São Paulo Airport, Guarulhos has been very successful, and we are confident that this new development will further deepen our collaboration. "
Westin has been the global leader in wellness hospitality for over a decade and is poised to introduce a new level of comfort to travelers in Brazil. Currently, Marriott International operates 12 hotels in Brazil under the brands JW Marriott, Marriott Hotels, Sheraton, Renaissance, Autograph Collection, Courtyard by Marriott, Residence Inn and Marriott Executive Apartments.