Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide announced an agreement with Desarrollos Hoteleros Guanacaste S.A. (DHG) to bring the iconic W brand in Costa Rica. W Costa Rica – Reserva Conchal will be the brand’s first tropical escape in Latin America.
“As we continue to pursue aggressive expansion in Latin America, the agreement to develop W Costa Rica – Reserva Conchal is an exciting addition to our pipeline,” said Jorge Giannattasio, Senior Vice-president and Chief of Latin America Operations for Starwood Hotels & Resorts. “Following the recent successful opening of W Bogota, we are eager to premiere the iconic W brand in new countries in the region and look forward to bringing the brand to Panama in 2017, followed by Costa Rica in 2019.”
W Costa Rica – Reserva Conchal bring innovative design, signature amenities and unique style. Part of a mixed used development in Reserva Conchal located in the Pacific coast province of Guanacaste, nearby facilities include a Robert Trent Jones II golf course and a variety of outdoor recreation and nightlife entertainment options. The hotel will be located just 30 minutes from the popular tourist destination of Tamarindo, already known for a vibrant nightlife scene.
“Costa Rica is an exciting tourism market with tremendous potential, welcoming millions of international guests every year,” said Victor Vazquez, Vice-president of Development and Acquisitions, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Latin America. “We continue to see interest from developers to bring new global, high-end offerings to this part of the world, and we are excited to sign our first W hotel in the country.”
“We are very pleased to be partnering with Starwood Hotels & Resorts to bring this project to life, creating a unique experience for travelers in Costa Rica,” said Helmuth Sauter, Director, Desarrollos Hoteleros Guanacaste S.A. and Reserva Conchal S.A.
The beachside escape will feature 151 guestrooms and suites, a signature restaurant, the W Living Room where guests can enjoy cocktails and weekly happenings showcasing music, fashion and design; the hotel’s destination bar for nightlife; and an Away spa and WET deck, featuring an infinity pool with views of the tropical surroundings. The hotel will also have meeting space for special events.
You might also like
Top 4 Costa Rica Golf Courses. The ultimate guide to golfing in Costa Rica Costa Rica not only has some of the best surf breaks and beaches in the world, it's also a mecca for golfers.If golfing is […]
Liberia Airport expansion adds 5 new airlines Liberia Airport starts a new expansion that will cost $10.3 million and increase capacity by 20%.The project will add new […]
Experience Costa Rica’s “Pura Vida” in Under 3 Minutes If you can't get the time off to come down and visit Costa Rica to experience the 'Pura Vida' life, at least you can watch this […]