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title: "Marriott International Signs Agreement with Melco Resorts & Entertainment to Bring Macau’s First W Hotel"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/2eb4b63b-8ce8-458f-9836-084cc932c6dc
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20211230_marriott_international_signs_agreement_with_melco_resorts__entertainment_to.html
category: "Signs"
industry: "Business Services"
segment: "Signs"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2021-12-30T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T02:13:05.823Z
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# Marriott International Signs Agreement with Melco Resorts & Entertainment to Bring Macau’s First W Hotel

**TL;DR:** Marriott International has signed an agreement with Melco Resorts & Entertainment to bring the W Hotels Worldwide brand to Macau, with the W Macau - Studio City hotel expected to open in December 2022. The hotel will feature 557 guestrooms, including 127 suites, and various amenities such as a spa, fitness center, and indoor swimming pool.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2021-12-30. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20211230_marriott_international_signs_agreement_with_melco_resorts__entertainment_to.html).*

## Story

[startSHANGHAI, CHINA - Marriott International, Inc. today announced that it has signed an agreement with Melco Resorts & Entertainment to bring the W Hotels Worldwide brand to Macau. Scheduled to open in December 2022, W Macau - Studio City is expected to become an iconic addition to the world-class leisure destination through its detail-driven, unexpected design, signature Whatever/Whenever® service, and innovative programming.

“Macau’s super-charged energy and unique identity as an entertainment hub, together with its mix of Eastern and Western culture, makes it a natural fit for W Hotels,” said **Henry Lee, President, Greater China, Marriott International**. “In line with Marriott International’s “Brand + Destination” development strategy, we are excited to work together with Melco Resorts & Entertainment to introduce W Macau - Studio City and bring the brand’s luxury lifestyle to Macau.”

Situated in the heart of Cotai, W Macau - Studio City will serve as the buzzing centerpiece for Studio City Phase 2, a multi-complex development that includes indoor and outdoor water parks, cineplexes and state-of-the-art MICE facilities. W Macau - Studio City expects to feature 557 guestrooms, including 127 suites and wellness facilities, a spa, fitness center, and an indoor swimming pool. The hotel is also set to include two destination dining venues - one featuring international cuisine with an Asian twist and another with the finest Chinese and Portuguese dishes.

Set to be a first in the Greater China region, W Macau - Studio City is slated to feature a W Sound Suite, the brand’s signature, on-site recording studio as well as a WOOBAR where guests can connect. Additionally, the new hotel will offer 1,100 square meters of event and meeting space.

**Mr. David Sisk, Chief Operating Officer - Macau Resorts of Melco Resorts & Entertainment**, said, “Melco is thrilled to welcome W Hotels to Studio City and Macau. W Hotels is without a doubt one of the world’s most iconic luxury lifestyle brands, and we expect the hotel to elevate Studio City’s hospitality offerings to a new level. Together we look forward to bringing new experiences to our guests and further strengthen Macau’s proposition as a world-class leisure destination.”

Marriott International currently operates nine properties and residences under the W Hotels brand across Greater China. W Macau - Studio City is anticipated to mark the brand’s tenth property in Greater China.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Business Services (sector)
- hotel expansion (topic)
- Marriott (company)
- luxury lifestyle brand (topic)
- Macau (location)
- macau development (topic)
- W Macau - Studio City (location)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20211230_marriott_international_signs_agreement_with_melco_resorts__entertainment_to.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/2eb4b63b-8ce8-458f-9836-084cc932c6dc).