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Merger Interruptus: Chinese Consortium Outbids Marriott for Starwood

Merger Interruptus: Chinese Consortium Outbids Marriott for Starwood

Apparently, a merger isn’t over until the fat hotel sings. A Chinese insurance company announced it would offer roughly $13 billion for Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, possibly derailing Marriott International’s $10.8 billion cash-and-stock merger.
Anbang Insurance Group, which purchased the Waldorf Astoria in Manhattan a little over two years ago for $1.95 billion, is leading a consortium of investors that hopes to prevail in the battle for Starwood. Shareholders of …

Stockholders to Vote on Marriott-Starwood Merger in March

Stockholders to Vote on Marriott-Starwood Merger in March

The megamerger between Marriott International and Starwood Hotels and Resorts took one step closer towards closing when the two companies announced that they will each hold special stockholder meetings at the end of March to approve the fusion.
Both companies have scheduled the stockholder meetings for March 28, 2016 at 10 a.m. EDT. Marriott will hold its meeting at its corporate headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland, while Starwood’s will take place at …

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Cold-weather arachnida. The Blizzard of 2016 gave …

Hotel Chicago Downtown, Autograph Collection Unveils New Look

Hotel Chicago Downtown, Autograph Collection Unveils New Look

Marriott announced the completion of a multimillion-dollar renovation project at the Hotel Chicago Downtown, Autograph Collection.
As part of the refurbishment, all of the property’s guestrooms were outfitted with 55” HD TVs, as well as new curtains, lamps, headboard lights, pillows, vinyl accent walls, and LED lighting, while new sofas were installed in suites. Additionally, bathrooms had black granite vanities installed.
The hotel also renovated its entire ground floor, including the lobby, …

Marriott to Open New Moxy Hotel in Nation’s Capital

Marriott to Open New Moxy Hotel in Nation’s Capital

Marriott announced that it plans to open a new Moxy hotel in Washington, D.C. early next year. The Moxy DC Hotel will be located in the city’s downtown area, on the corner of 11th and K Streets.
The design of the 13-story property will feature what Marriott calls “an industrial chic look and aesthetic” that incorporates concrete floors and columns, and open ceilings.
The hotel will have 200 guestrooms, each with a …

Delta Hotels Becomes Part of Marriott Rewards

Delta Hotels Becomes Part of Marriott Rewards

Marriott International, which acquired Delta Hotels in April 2015, announced that the Canadian hotelier was joining the Marriott Rewards guest loyalty program.
Delta Hotels has properties in major Canadian cities and tourist destinations including Toronto, Ottawa, and Kelowna, the latter being the location of the Delta Grand Okanagan Resort. Effective immediately, Marriott Rewards members can earn points by staying at these and 18 other properties in Canada and one property in …

New Renaissance Hotel to Open in Manhattan

New Renaissance Hotel to Open in Manhattan

Marriott announced plans to open a new Renaissance hotel in Manhattan this spring. Located in the Garment District, the Renaissance New York Midtown Hotel will be the brand’s flagship property in New York.
The hotel will have what the brand calls a “living wall,” an interactive digital display on the property’s façade that respond to human motion and features specially curated digital imagery of local artists and neighborhood experiences.
The hotel will …