News - 16th Mar 2008

W® Hotels Makes Landmark Entry into North Africa with W Marrakech

Hot in pursuit of the world's most intriguing destinations, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced the introduction of its W brand to North Africa with plans to debut a new hotel and residence property in Marrakech, Morocco. Owned by Dilam Hotel Development S.A.S., W Marrakech and The Residences at W Marrakech will include a 150-room hotel and 68 whole-ownership villa residences as part of a luxurious, mixed-use development. The newly constructed property is scheduled to open in mid 2010 in a prime location at the heart of the city's emerging luxury hotel district.

A stimulating mix of sights, sounds, and historical treasures await visitors to the mystical city of Marrakech. The destination is home to the largest traditional market in Morocco as well as the busiest square in all of Africa, teeming with musicians, dancers, story-tellers, acrobats and food vendors. W Marrakech is just minutes from the Medina, the city's historical center where guests and resident owners can sample regional cuisine, shop for traditional crafts and explore countless museums, palaces and gardens.

W Marrakech will be a core element of the Al Maaden Resort development and will overlook an 18-hole championship golf course. The hotel's 150 rooms will include 14 W Suites, three WOW Suites, and an Extreme WOW Suite, all decorated in the W signature style including the W bed, a luxurious ensemble featuring a feather-top mattress, 350 thread-count Egyptian cotton sheets and goose-down comforter.

The vibrant hotel will feature all of W's signature comforts, including its Living Room experience where guests can socialize while sipping cocktails, two exclusive restaurants, a destination bar as well as a unique poolside bar. W Marrakech will also offer travelers approximately 1,000 square meters of meeting space, indoor and outdoor pools, fitness center , luxury spa and gift shop. Villa residents will enjoy access to services and amenities available to hotel guests.



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