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Marriott Hotels

Marriott's flagship full-service brand, dating from 1957, with around 600 hotels and resorts worldwide and many across India.

  • Marriott InternationalHotel group
  • Upper upscaleTier
  • 1957Launched
  • United StatesOrigin

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About Marriott Hotels

Marriott Hotels is the flagship full-service brand of Marriott International. Its story began with the Twin Bridges Marriott Motor Hotel near Washington, D.C., which J. Willard Marriott opened in 1957. Today there are around 600 Marriott hotels and resorts worldwide. In India, the first was the Goa Marriott Resort & Spa in 1999, and the Pune Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre was the brand’s 500th hotel when it opened in 2010.

What to expect

Full-service hotels and resorts with several restaurants, executive lounges, large meeting and event spaces, and pools and gyms.

Who it suits

Business travellers, conference and wedding guests, and families who want a dependable full-service hotel.

Booking tips

  • Stays earn and redeem Marriott Bonvoy points on eligible rates, usually when you book directly or through qualifying channels.
  • Executive lounge access can add breakfast and evening drinks; compare the price against booking them separately.

What Marriott Hotels is known for

  • First hotel opened near Washington, D.C., in 1957
  • Around 600 hotels and resorts worldwide
  • Goa Marriott Resort & Spa, Marriott's first hotel in India (1999)

Style of hotels

  • Full-service hotels
  • Resorts
  • Business & conventions

Good for

  • Couples
  • Families
  • Business travel

Where to find Marriott Hotels

Marriott Hotels hotels are found mainly in: Global.

  • Goa Goa Marriott Resort & Spa
  • Pune Pune Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre
  • Katra Marriott's 150th hotel in India (2024)
  • Mumbai
  • Bengaluru

Signature hotels

  • Goa Marriott Resort & SpaGoa
  • Pune Marriott Hotel & Convention CentrePune

Marriott Bonvoy: Marriott Hotels loyalty programme

Stays at Marriott Hotels hotels count towards Marriott Bonvoy. Members can earn points on eligible stays across the group's brands and redeem them for free nights. Points and member rates usually apply only to bookings made directly or on qualifying rates.

Marriott Hotels: Frequently Asked Questions

01When did Marriott open its first hotel in India?

The Goa Marriott Resort & Spa opened in 1999.

02Who owns Marriott Hotels?

Marriott Hotels is part of Marriott International.

03Is Marriott Hotels a luxury brand?

Marriott Hotels sits in the upper upscale segment of the hotel market.

04Which loyalty programme does Marriott Hotels use?

Stays at Marriott Hotels hotels can earn and use points in Marriott Bonvoy when you book in a way that qualifies, usually directly with the brand or through an eligible rate.

05How do I find cheap Marriott Hotels hotels?

Search your destination and dates on HotelSelects Deals, then compare the rates shown. Booking a few weeks ahead for busy dates, staying flexible by a day and choosing refundable rates you can rebook all help you find a better price.

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