Marriott International has entered into an agreement with Brigade Hotel Ventures Limited to open six new hotels in India. The deal covers 940 rooms across four cities and includes projects under five Marriott Bonvoy brands: The Ritz-Carlton, JW Marriott, Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Courtyard by Marriott, and Fairfield by Marriott.
The signing ceremony included Rajeev Menon, President for Asia Pacific excluding China at Marriott International; Nirupa Shankar, Managing Director of Brigade Group; Vineet Verma, Director of Brigade Hotel Ventures Limited; Ranju Alex, Regional Vice President for South Asia at Marriott International; and Kiran Andicot, Regional Vice President for Hotel Development South Asia at Marriott International.
“Our growth strategy focuses on being present where our guests want us to be, as we continue to meet the growing demand for luxury travel experiences and world-class hospitality services,” said Rajeev Menon. “Today’s signed agreement underscores our long-standing relationship with the Brigade Group, and leveraging the strength of our diverse brand portfolio, we are confident these new developments will meet the needs of travellers, for every trip purpose.”
Mr. Jaishankar, Executive Chairman of Brigade Enterprises Limited stated: “We are excited to deepen our longstanding relationship with Marriott International through the addition of six distinctive hotels to our portfolio – Courtyard by Marriott Chennai World Trade Center, Fairfield by Marriott Bengaluru International Airport, Fairfield by Marriott Bengaluru Brigade Valencia, The Ritz-Carlton Vaikom Island, Kerala, JW Marriott Chennai OMR, and the Thiruvananthapuram Marriott Hotel World Trade Center. Each of these projects reflects our belief in the long-term potential of the Indian hospitality industry and our commitment to bringing thoughtfully designed, high-quality hotels to both business and leisure travelers. With Marriott’s trusted brands and global standards, we are confident these new hotels will set new benchmarks in their respective markets.”
The planned properties include:
– The Ritz-Carlton Vaikom Island in Kerala is scheduled to open in 2029. It will feature a 70-villa retreat with private pools as well as five dining venues.
– JW Marriott Chennai OMR is expected to launch in 2030 with 250 guest rooms and suites. Amenities will include wellness spaces such as Spa by JW and a range of culinary options.
– Thiruvananthapuram Marriott Hotel World Trade Center is also anticipated for a 2030 opening. It will have 200 rooms along with several dining venues including M Club.
– Courtyard by Marriott Chennai World Trade Center aims for a 2027 debut featuring 45 guestrooms near major commercial office complexes.
– Fairfield by Marriott Bengaluru International Airport plans a 2028 opening with 224 rooms located close to business hubs.
– Fairfield by Marriott Bengaluru Brigade Valencia is set for fiscal year 2028 completion in South Bengaluru’s IT corridor offering 151 keys.
Brigade Hotel Ventures Limited has previously developed several hotel projects across key cities in South India.
