New Delhi, Jan. 25 -- Marriott International, the world's biggest hotel chain, will witness a change of guard at its oldest property in India when Renaissance, Powai, makes way for the Westin brand early next year.
The hotel, owned by Mumbai-based real estate major K Raheja Group, will be rebranded to Starwood Hotels-owned brand.
Overlooking the Powai lake, Renaissance Mumbai Hotel and Convention Centre has 773 keys and multiple restaurants, making it one of the largest properties in the city and the biggest in that area.
The Westin is a premium brand that sits two notches above the Renaissance brand. This will allow the operator to charge a premium compared to the prevailing rates, a top official of Chalet Hotel, the hospitality company...