Marriott Signs W Hotel in Nanjing, China

(07 Jan 2022)  Marriott has signed an agreement with Nanjing OCT Properties to expand the W Hotels brand to Nanjing, China.

The W Nanjing, located along the southern bank of the iconic Yangtze River, is scheduled to open in 2025.

“We are pleased to strengthen our eight-year collaboration with OCT Group with another exciting project,” said Gavin Yu, Chief Development Officer, Greater China. “This signing underscores Marriott International's commitment to its continued growth in emerging first-tier cities of China through our Brand + Destination development strategy.”

W Nanjing

W Nanjing will be part of the OCT Fundland complex, bringing together culture and leisure into a one-stop destination with office buildings, cultural centers as well as luxury apartments situated on the bank of the Yangtze River.

Set to be a local landmark, W Nanjing is being designed by Mr. Richard Rogers, a well-known British architect.

 The hotel is expected to feature 257 guest rooms and suites, four distinctive restaurants and bars, as well as a signature destination bar.

With nearly 1,700 square meters of multi-functional space equipped with the latest audiovisual technology, the hotel will also target the MICE market.

There will also be a 24/7 fitness center, as well as an expansive pool and a spa.

Marriott International currently operates ten hotels in Nanjing, with several new projects in the pipeline spanning W Hotels, St. Regis, JW Marriott and Marriott Hotels.

The W Nanjing is expected to mark the second W Hotel in Jiangsu Province.