JW Marriott to debut in Gujarat, India with a property in Surat

Marriott has announced that it will debut its iconic luxury brand – JW Marriott – in Gujarat, India with a property in the city of Surat.

Gujarat JHM Hotels (GJHM) in collaboration with US-based, Auro Hotels, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Gujarat to open The JW Marriott Surat Resort & Spa.

The resort will feature more than 300 guest rooms and villas. The JW Marriott Surat Resort & Spa is being designed as an urban resort and will be a blend of luxury and contemporary style reflecting warmth and sophistication. The resort will overlook a new picturesque 9-hole Executive Golf Course, the first golf course in Surat.

With Surat going through such rapid economic development, we are thrilled to partner together with GJHM to manage this upcoming JW Marriott branded property. This partnership strengthens Surat’s position as a strategically important market where we will now have three operating hotels including this one. We look forward to providing guests with access to our world-class brands and creating exceptional customer experiences while responding to travelers’ diverse hospitality preferences.

said Ranju Alex, Area Vice President – South Asia, Marriott International.

GJHM is renowned for pioneering Surat’s first five-star hotel and Auro University.

This transformative project that includes a monumental INR 1,000 crore investment aims to generate employment for 800 individuals, provide vital infrastructure for the city’s growth, and position Surat as the commercial capital of Gujarat. Positioned to be a ‘Smart City’, this strategic investment reflects Gujarat JHM’s dedication to fostering inclusive development. Surat is set to become a beacon of urban advancement, blending financial robustness with technological innovation.

said DJ Rama, Director, GJHM.

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Additionally, GJHM is also developing a state-of-the-art, convention and events center. The JW Marriott Surat Resort & Spa will be GJHM’s third Marriott hotel in Surat, following the Surat Marriott Hotel and the Courtyard by Marriott Surat. Overall, it will be the fourth Marriott hotel in Surat, with a Le Méridien scheduled to open soon.

JW Marriott Surat Resort & Spa joins a pipeline of six properties scheduled to open in India in the future:

• JW Marriott Udaipur
• JW Marriott Ranthambore Resort & Spa
• JW Marriott Shimla Resort & Spa
• JW Marriott Agra Resort & Spa
• JW Marriott Pahalgam
• JW Marriott Chennai ECR Resort & Spa

Featured image by GJHM

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