Discover the power of innovation.
With 1,100+ hotels and resorts reaching across nearly 100 countries, brought to
life through nine world-class brands, Starwood remains the visionary leader
in global hospitality. With our commitment to pacesetting innovation,
lifestyle-focused design, signature services and strong traveler loyalty,
Starwood continues to demonstrate just how rewarding the hotel experience can be.
Combine these attributes with dedicated team support, and dynamic sales and
distribution systems, and the results are industry-leading premiums and unparalleled
success for our franchised and managed development partners.
Working with the right partners in the right places on the right properties, Starwood
continues to expand our portfolio to everywhere our guests want to travel.
Owner Testimonials
Starwood shares our vision and passion for innovation. They have led the industry in developing brands that are exciting and distinctive, and are constantly reinventing them to stay current with market demands. That's why we have experienced a successful partnership with Starwood, and look forward to further developing our Starwood portfolio over the coming years.
WALTER ISENBERG
CEO, Sage Hospitality
Starwood's clear focus on driving guest loyalty through innovative brands along with a powerful Centralized Delivery System and programs like Starwood Preferred Guest® are critical in times like these. Whether it is our Le Méridien, The Luxury Collection, Westin or Sheraton branded hotel, Starwood delivers for us.
GARY MENDELL
Chairman and CEO, HEI Hotels and Resorts
As an owner/operator, particularly in today's environment, it is absolutely critical that we align our interests with premier brands to deliver the best possible guest experience. Starwood's brand platforms provide the flexibility and results we need. We are proud to have Starwood as one of TPG's core hospitality partners.
ELIZABETH PROCACCIANTI
Chief Operations Officer, The Procaccianti Group
In order to create the greatest upside for our property owners, we have to identify the best brand for each situation. As one of the largest full-service management companies in the industry, we know our customers appreciate the unique experiences delivered by the diverse Starwood brands, while our property owners appreciate the financial benefits delivered by Starwood's powerful marketing, sales and reservation platforms.
JOHN BELDEN
President and CEO, Davidson Hotels & Resorts
After a most positive experience with Starwood at W Minneapolis, I decided to rebrand The Chambers to Le Méridien and have both hotels Starwood managed. I not only saved significant dollars on management efficiencies, but also increased my occupancy 35% at the Le Méridien Chambers. Starwood is terrific to work with especially in these challenging times.
RALPH BURNET
Chief Manager, RWB Development
Now is the time you want to be working with a strong partner. Starwood offers strong brands that are clearly differentiated and relevant to today’s consumer. We are enthused about our new Westin development and equally excited about their select service brands.
BRUCE WHITE
Chairman and CEO, White Lodging
We are continually impressed by Starwood’s strong leadership and its focus on delivering a business strategy to advance all of its industry-leading brands and drive meaningful owner returns. We’re privileged to directly interact with Starwood’s senior management through a collaborative partnership, and respect the organizational environment Starwood has demonstrated to inform, react and respond to franchisees’ suggestions, questions or concerns.
MICHAEL GEORGE
President and CEO, Crescent Hotels and Resorts
Our vision is to create memorable guest experiences with world-class brands. Starwood is the perfect partner, sharing our passion. Wischermann Partners has been engaged with seven of Starwood’s nine brands. Starwood’s open-door policy promotes a true partnership between brand owner and franchisee, jointly striving to become better at what we do every day.
PAUL WISCHERMANN
President, Wischermann Partners
Starwood’s innovative brands and strong marketing, sales and reservation platforms continue to differentiate our Starwood branded hotels from the other hotels in our markets. As we continue to grow we will continue to explore the various Starwood branded options.
J. DAVID MERRITT
Senior Vice President of Development, Marcus Hotels
Our experience converting a hotel in Vancouver to a Sheraton was so good that we converted another property to Sheraton in Toronto, opening both properties within weeks of each other. We chose Sheraton as it was not a copy-cat brand but true to its positioning as an upper upscale business and leisure brand. Starwood has brought its design expertise to the revamp of the Sheraton brand, and today it is positioned as modern without being trendy.
SHAMIR ALIBHAI
Senior Vice President, Investments and Operations, Larco Investments
As a long-term owner of upper-upscale hotels, Pebblebrook has benefitted from the strong performance and high quality of Starwood’s upper-upscale full-service brands, including Westin, W and Sheraton. Operationally, we appreciate Starwood’s flexibility, responsiveness and collaborative approach when addressing opportunities and challenges and finding creative solutions that are mutually beneficial. Starwood’s operational teams at our hotels are some of the finest in the industry, not to mention we have fun working with them. Given our consistent success and satisfaction with Starwood, we look forward to growing our successful partnership.
JON BORTZ
Chairman and CEO, Pebblebrook Hotels
Starwood’s proactive approach to our relationship and commitment to their brands has made them a great choice as a brand partner. As a result, our relationship has grown dramatically in recent years, and we expect to continue to invest in Starwood’s brands and create value together.
JAMES T. MERKEL
President and CEO, Rockbridge
The strength of Starwood’s reservation system and, in particular, the power of the Starwood Preferred Guest loyalty program had an immediate and deep impact not only on The Chatwal’s ADR and RevPAR, but on our spa and food and beverage business. The flexibility that The Luxury Collection provided in integrating our property into the system while maintaining the history and personality of our property, combined with the muscle that the brand provides, has proven a winning combination.
SANT CHATWAL
Chairman and CEO, Hampshire Hotels and Resorts
It is a pleasure working with Starwood on hotel acquisitions. They are committed to delivering strong investment returns and work with us as owners to bring the best product to the market. Along with the strength of their brands, the commitment of their associates makes Starwood one of our most strategic partnerships, and we look forward to continuing to build the relationship.
JIM RISOLEO
Chief Investment Officer, Host Hotels & Resorts
Starwood and Aimbridge Hospitality share similar philosophies in that we both strive to consistently deliver exceptional hotel service. Not only does Starwood provide distinct and memorable guest experiences, but they also provide an extensive infrastructure network that makes working together a pleasure. There is great growth opportunity, and we see a lot of potential for investing in Starwood properties in the future.
DAVE JOHNSON
President & CEO, Aimbridge Hospitality
Starwood’s strong commitment to working with franchisees to develop new and exciting projects has been a key success in the partnership with Sage. Starwood’s portfolio features premium, high-performing brands that drive revenue. Sage has benefited from their powerful positioning within the industry.
KEN GEIST
Executive Vice President / Partner, Sage Hospitality
Starwood consistently delivers on their unique brand promise, making their brands well
respected by customers and owners alike. With Interstate’s global expansion, we have
been fortunate to collaborate with Starwood as we entered the India market, and we look forward to expanding our portfolio with Starwood as we accelerate our U.S. and international growth. Starwood’s high-quality brands, SPG® loyalty program and marketing systems are
well positioned to drive success. They place a high value on partnering with us throughout all levels of our company by establishing a strong two-way relationship that drives proven results for our owners and developers.
JIM ABRAHAMSON
Chief Executive Officer, Interstate Hotels & Resorts
As an owner and operator of Starwood brands such as Westin, Sheraton and Four Points, we enjoy a premium RevPAR performance in each of our markets. This is due in large part to the SPG® loyalty program, the exceptional guest experience which Starwood’s standards deliver and their sales and marketing support system. Starwood also continues to be the industry leader in innovative design and technology. We are honored to be part of the Starwood family and look forward to developing more Starwood-branded hotels with this outstanding hotel
hospitality partner.
GERALD CHASE
President & Chief Operating Officer, New Castle Hotels and Resorts
“Portman Holdings and Starwood have enjoyed a long history of collaboration on very successful Westin hotels around the world. Whether we are working together in Charlotte or Shanghai, we have learned that we can rely on the Starwood team to execute at a high level, providing valuable
development and operational support and delivering market-leading revenue performance. As we expand our global portfolio, developing Starwood hotels will be an important part of our strategy.”
RICHARD JONES
Chief Operating Officer, Portman Holdings
“DiamondRock’s long-term investment in Starwood’s hotels reflects our appreciation for their high level of commitment to their brands and guests, and to the financial success of their owners. We appreciate Starwood’s collaborative approach in working with our asset management team to set aggressive targets, solve problems and capitalize on opportunities at the property level. As a partner in our pursuit of successful acquisitions, Starwood consistently has been responsive and cooperative throughout the transaction process. We look forward to growing our rewarding, long-term partnership based on mutual respect.”
JOHN WILLIAMS
President and Chief, Diamondrock Hospitality Company
“Chesapeake’s investment strategy is upper-upscale hotels in the top lodging markets in the U.S. Starwood’s Le Méridien and W brands fit perfectly with our approach. Thanks to the strong reservation systems and loyalty programs, our RevPAR premiums are significant and continue to grow. The entire Starwood team, from transaction through design and ultimately field operations, are outstanding people to work with. We couldn’t ask for a more professional, experienced and flexible group to partner with. We look forward to growing our portfolio with Starwood properties.”
RICK ADAMS
Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer, Chesapeake Lodging Trust
“As an owner and asset manager of several Starwood branded properties across the United States, Cornerstone appreciates the power of Starwood’s brands as well as the expertise of the company’s operational management. Assets in our portfolio benefiting from the Westin and St. Regis flags have shown very positive performance in their respective competitive sets. The Sheraton flag has also proven to be an excellent franchise option for us in a full-service business hotel in a major urban market. We look forward to a growing relationship with Starwood in the future.”
DREW WILLIAMS
Chief Investment Officer, Equity, Cornerstone Real Estate Advisers LLC
Bissell knew that Starwood would be the perfect partner for a new hotel venture to accommodate the fastest growing community in Charlotte, NC. Starwood’s Aloft brand is a natural fit for the area, as we were seeking a fresh hotel experience at an affordable price point. We benefit from Starwood’s strong infrastructure and accessible support, including extensive training, global sales and marketing network and proactive communication channels. We look forward to continuing to evolve our partnership with Starwood.
JOE HALLOW
President & COO, Bissell Companies
Starwood has a long history of innovation, developing clearly differentiated brands that resonate with today’s guests and provide positive economics for owners. Using a re-adapted 1920's freight terminal as a canvas, we built the Aloft Dallas Downtown and were able to not only keep the flavor of the brand but also create a unique presence for the project, and as a result, our Aloft hotel outperforms its competitive set. Our Element Dallas Fort Worth Airport North within two years became one of the top performing properties in its market. Starwood offers not only great brands but also ongoing brand and operations support to help owners succeed. We look forward to growing our strong partnership.
AJAY KOTHARI
Principal, Sava Group
Starwood has been on the cutting edge of our industry. SPG is a rewards program without compare. There are constant innovations in design, operations and marketing that improve the guest experience and raise the RevPAR as experienced at our Four Points by Sheraton Plainview Long Island. At Samar Hospitality, we are a small company always looking to advance the art and science of our industry. Starwood makes for a good partner. They help make us smarter.
ALAN MINDEL
Managing Member, Samar Hospitality
