Marriott International and SAMHI Hotels to open three new properties

Marriott International, Inc and SAMHI Hotels Limited announced a multi-deal agreement to develop three new properties comprising more than 568 rooms across India.

The projects with SAMHI Hotels, one of India’s leading hotel ownership and asset management companies comprise the W Hyderabad Hitec City; Bengaluru Whitefield, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel; and The Westin Bengaluru Whitefield.

Poised to become the premium address for well-heeled travellers and residents, these hotels are anticipated to open between 2026 and 2028, elevating the two companies’ joint efforts to expand their footprint in the country.

Located within Hitec City, the largest office micro-market within Hyderabad, this hotel will mark the first time that the iconic W Hotels brand will debut in Hyderabad.

Slated to open in 2026, the W Hyderabad Hitec City, is anticipated to feature 190 spacious and sophisticated guestrooms and suites.

Guests will be able to enjoy an assortment of dining options which are expected to include an all-day dining restaurant, a Pool Bar, a vibrant specialty restaurant, a patisserie, and the brand’s signature Living Room, the brand’s spin on the hotel lobby. 

The hotel also plans to feature over 950 square meters of ultra-modern event space, a FIT workout facility, and a spa that will offer guests a chance for relaxation and rejuvenation.

Throughout the hotel, guests will have unlimited access to the brand’s signature.

With an anticipated opening in 2026, the hotel is expected to feature 142 serene guestrooms and suites with indoor and outdoor living features.

Planned culinary venues include all-day dining, a speciality restaurant and a Lobby Lounge featuring a selection of exquisite food and beverage options that celebrate culinary innovation and reflect the best of the destination’s culture.

Additional planned amenities include a swimming pool, a fitness centre, a Spa, and 792 square meters of versatile facilities, featuring meeting rooms and event areas.

Projected to open in 2028, the hotel expects to feature 236 premium rooms and suites. Plans include for The Westin Bengaluru Whitefield to feature four R&B options, a WestinWORKOUT Fitness studio, the signature Heavenly Spa by Westin, a rooftop swimming pool and 1380 sq meters of flexible meeting and banquet space, enhanced with natural light and smart technology.

The hotel is poised to exemplify the brand’s position as hospitality’s global leader in well-being, allowing travellers to transcend the rigours of travel through its signature programs and six pillars of well-being. India is currently home to 17 brands within Marriott Bonvoy, each serving differentiated experiences across traveller segments.

The brands currently present in India include St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, The Ritz-Carlton, W Hotels, The Luxury Collection, and JW Marriott, in the luxury segment; Marriott Hotels, Sheraton, Renaissance Hotels, Le Meridien, Westin Hotels, Tribute Portfolio, Marriott Executive Apartments and Moxy in the premium segment; Courtyard by Marriott, Four Points by Sheraton, Aloft Hotel and Fairfield by Marriott in the select service segment.