Starwood to Open New W Madrid Hotel in 2018

Starwood Hotels and Resorts is set to open a new "luxury lifestyle" hotel in the center of the Madrid's thriving restaurant and entertainment district. They are set to open by 2018. The hotel, W Madrid, will be located on Plaza de Canalejas.

"The opening of the second W Hotel in Spain demonstrates the huge demand for this innovative lifestyle brand in such an important travel market," said Michael Wale, president, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Europe, Africa and Middle East. "When W Madrid opens its doors in 2018, Spain will become the only country in Europe to boast two W Hotels."

W Madrid will have 141 guestrooms, which includes a total of 20 suites and one "Extreme Wow Suite." Such a room is considered to be W Madrid's interpretation and version of the traditional Presidential Suite. The hotel will also feature a rooftop bar, an outdoor pool deck, a workout facility, two meeting rooms, and a signature restaurant.

It is said that the hotel will be in an imposing 19th century building that previously served as a hotel. The property is said to be restored with its historical elements with a touch of bold, vibrant design that the W brand is known for." According to the company, "the property conversion involves an international multi-disciplinary team coordinated by Hong Kong based Hospitality Solutions."

"We believe that the W brand is the perfect fit for this historic property and look forward to seeing W Madrid emerge as one of Spain's most sought after and admired hotels," said Harry Mohinani, CEO of Merryland Inversiones which owns the hotel.

The W Madrid is owned by Merryland Inversiones S.L.U. It will complement the beachfront W Barcelona which opened in 2009.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is considered to be one of the best companies in terms of hotel and leisure. They have at least 1,270 properties in some 100 countries and over 180,000 employees at its owned and managed properties.

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