JW Marriott Berlin slated to debut in early 2022

Doha, Qatar, --December 2020: Al Rayyan Tourism Investment Company “ARTIC”, a leading international hotel investment company and Marriott International today announced the signing of a milestone agreement with, to bring a 505-guestroom hotel located in central Berlin into the Marriott International fold. Located on Stauffenbergstraße and renowned for being one of Berlin’s largest conference hotels, the ARTIC-owned property will join as Hotel Berlin Central District. Set to undergo an extensive, phased four-year renovation, the hotel will debut as the JW Marriott Berlin in 2022.

“We are delighted to be working with ARTIC to transform the hotel and bring it into the Marriott International portfolio.” said Paul Rosenberg, Vice President Development, Europe, Marriott International. “Berlin is one of the world’s most culturally-inclusive cities and we are excited to be adding a nourishing, mindful offering to its hospitality scene. The iconic JW Marriott brand continues to grow across Europe, the Middle East and Africa with eight hotels in the pipeline, underscoring the demand for a sophisticated luxury offering in the region.”

A city known for its stimulating culture, cutting-edge architecture, fabulous food and tangible history; guests will have the best of Berlin on their doorstep. Set opposite Tiergarten, one of the largest urban gardens in Germany boasting almost 520 acres of forested ground, tree-lined paths and sparkling lakes, guests can immerse themselves in this nurturing environment and take time to connect with nature. Renowned landmarks are a stone’s throw from the hotel, including the famous Brandenburg Gate and historic Potsdamer Platz, now a vibrant hub of contemporary Berlin and offering a wealth of high-end shopping.  

With the city’s cultural credentials rivalled only by its commercial importance, the hotel is well-located for Berlin’s business hub, with international enterprises and embassies a short walk away. Berlin’s central station is a 10-minute drive away, whilst Berlin Brandenburg Airport is a 35-minute drive.

Mr. Tarek M. El Sayed, CEO & Managing Director of ARTIC, commented: “We are pleased to be further building our partnership with Marriott International through this exciting renovation, following our successful collaboration in opening the JW Marriott Istanbul Bosphorus in 2019 and the JW Marriott Marquis City Center Doha, Qatar’s first JW Marriott. Our partnership with Marriott International and belief in the JW Marriott brand goes from strength to strength; alongside working together in Berlin, we are excited to be collaborating on several other JW Marriott projects in the Middle East and North Africa  region. It is our commitment to and continuous investment in the quality and value of our assets that allows ARTIC to partner with leading global operators such as Marriott International and also be present in the key leading markets such as Germany.”

The comprehensive renovation will fully transform the property’s exterior, entrance, public spaces, facilities, guestrooms and suites. The modern, new design will draw inspiration from nature, bringing a nourishing sense of wellbeing through warm touches, serene spaces, interior design and the hotel’s food and beverage.

The extensive function spaces, currently spanning 5,500 square metres, including a main ballroom with mezzanine seating and secondary ballroom, will undergo a complete makeover, providing the city with revamped JW Marriott event spaces.

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Marriott International
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About JW Marriott

JW Marriott is part of Marriott International’s luxury portfolio of brands and consists of beautiful properties and distinctive resort locations around the world. Inspired by the principles of mindfulness, JW Marriott is a haven designed to allow guests to focus on feeling whole – present in mind, nourished in body, and revitalized in spirit – through programs and offerings that encourage them to come together and experience every moment to the fullest. Today there are over 95 JW Marriott hotels in more than 30 countries and territories worldwide that cater to sophisticated, mindful travelers who come seeking experiences that help them be fully present, foster meaningful connections and feed the soul. Visit JW Marriott online, and on Instagram and Facebook. JW Marriott is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and unparalleled benefits including free nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit MarriottBonvoy.marriott.com.

About Marriott International
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of more than 7,500 properties under 30 leading brands spanning 132 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy™, its highly-awarded travel program. For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com. In addition, connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on Twitter and Instagram.

About Al Rayyan Tourism Investment Company (ARTIC)

Established in 2003, Al Rayyan Tourism and Investment Company (ARTIC), is a wholly owned subsidiary of Al Faisal Holding, based in Qatar.  ARTIC is engaged in real estate development, acquisition and leasing with a primary focus on the hospitality sector and hospitality-related services, in both emerging and developed markets targeting metropolitan destinations exhibiting long-term growth potential

ARTIC’s current portfolio comprises over 35 hotels and projects in the Middle East and Africa, Europe, and North America.  In addition to its hotel portfolio in prime cities around the world, ARTIC owns hospitality-related services providing cost-effective support services in a shared service mode

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