Marriott to open W, JW Marriott & Autograph Collection hotels in Calgary

Marriott International has announced big plans to open three hotels in Calgary: the W Calgary, the JW Marriott Calgary and an Autograph Collection Hotel.

The projects with Truman, a local developer and builder, are poised to "transform the hospitality scene in Calgary," reads a press release.

The hotels will also be part of a mixed-use development situated within the city's evolving Culture + Entertainment District.

The Autograph Collection, W Calgary, and JW Marriott Calgary hotels are expected to open in 2028, 2029, and 2030 respectively.

Planned to be two of Western Canada's tallest residential towers and located at 15 Ave and Macleod Trail S.E., W Calgary and JW Marriott Calgary are set to elevate living and travel experiences in the city.

“Beyond creating numerous construction jobs, these hotels are expected to generate substantial long-term employment opportunities, boost tourism, and support local businesses through increased visitor spending,” said Tony Trutina, chief operating officer of Truman, in a statement.

Paul Cahill, chief operating officer, Canada, Marriott International, said the hotels will “usher in an unparalleled level of hospitality to this high- energy city.”

The W Calgary

Bringing W Hotels bold and creative energy to the city, the 69-story W Calgary tower is set to feature 157 guest rooms, including 27 suites, and 239 branded residences.

Guests will enjoy amenities like a 7,500 sq. ft AWAY Spa, specialty restaurant, 16,259 sq. feet of meeting space, the brand's signature Living Room, an expansive FIT studio, and a rooftop bar.

Residents will also have exclusive access to the facilities and a dedicated private entrance.

JW Marriott Calgary

The 62-story JW Marriott Calgary is set to offer 248 guestrooms and 120 residences.

Guests and residents will enjoy 32,500 sq. feet of meeting space, an indoor and outdoor pool, the brand's signature JW Market, a tranquil JW Garden, a curated retail area, and more.

The Autograph Collection

It builds upon Truman's new partnership with Calgary Stampede to deliver a 320-key hotel on Stampede Park, which will officially operate under Autograph Collection Hotels.

With an official name to be announced at a later date, the full-service property will be reflective of the premium lifestyle brand's vision that makes each property individual, special, and “Exactly Like Nothing Else.”

It is set to offer 320 guestrooms and 15,000 square feet of meeting and event space.

Within 14,000 square feet of food and beverage offerings, guests will have access to several restaurants, a lobby bar, coffee shop, and a rooftop lounge with views of downtown, plus a south-facing leisure terrace with a pool, jacuzzi and an outdoor bar, and an indoor swimming pool and fitness club.

Together, the projects are set to deliver more than 700 premium and luxury hotel rooms and nearly 360 branded residences in Calgary's Culture + Entertainment District.

The rooms will support key venues like the BMO Centre and the forthcoming Scotia Place event centre.

With a combined $1.47 billion in private investment from Truman and Louson, the hotels are projected to support more than 9,100 jobs during construction and more than 2,000 ongoing positions across operations and tourism sectors.

Annually, Truman expects the development will contribute more than $120 million in GDP from hotel operations and an additional $111 million from visitor spending, generating nearly $76 million in government revenues, according to a preliminary economic assessment.

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