MUMBAI, INDIA—JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts continues to grow its India presence with the opening of its second hotel in Mumbai—JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar. The property is located about a half-mile from the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Mumbai.
Commenting on the launch, Arne Sorenson, president and CEO, Marriott International, said “India is an important part of Marriott International’s global growth strategy. India is a great, growing economy and, as that economy grows, its need for hotel rooms grows, too. JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar will be a premier luxury business hotel in India, setting a benchmark for service excellence.”
The hotel’s lobby features open spaces and natural light anchored by a crystal chandelier descending down into an oversized marble bowl.
The luxury five-star property features 585 rooms, which include 163 deluxe pool view rooms, 23 deluxe suites, 23 executive balcony rooms and one presidential suite.
Among the food and beverage offerings are JW Café, an all-day dining multi-cuisine restaurant with an alfresco seating area; the Italian restaurant Romano’s; JW Lounge, which serves as a cafe by day and a lounge by night.; and the JW Baking Company, which offers pastries, coffee and deli favorites. .
To accommodate large-format events and social gatherings, the JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar features a pillarless 10,000-sq.-ft. Grand Ballroom, indoor and outdoor convention spaces, and 11 meeting rooms with state-of-the-art conferencing and business facilities. The property’s JW Lawns and Dining Theatre can host weddings and social gatherings.
The hotel houses JW Marriott’s new branded spa concept Spa by JW. The Mumbai Sahar location is the first Spa by JW in Asia-Pacific and the second worldwide. All treatments are tailor-made to guests’ exact needs and are focused on four distinct benefit states —Calm, Indulge, Invigorate and Renew, according to the brand. Spa by JW features seven treatment rooms, including one couples treatment room and one ayurvedic treatment room that offers ancient beauty rituals using fresh and natural ingredients. Other facilities include a private couples jacuzzi, a dressing and makeup room, two steam and sauna rooms and two separate jacuzzis for men and women. With the debut of JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar, the JW Marriott brand now has seven hotels in India. Other locations include Bangalore, Chandigarh, Mumbai, New Delhi, Pune and Mussoorie.