A press release on May 4, 2018.
The first Courtyard by Marriott, the brand of Marriott International, Inc. a global leader with more than 6,500 accommodation facilities in more than 127 countries, will open in the highest building in Croatia - the Westgate Tower, in the summer of 2019.
Croatia has long been among the most desirable Mediterranean destinations, and its second-largest city of Split attracts tourists from all over the world with its fascinating, 1700-year-old historical heritage under UNESCO protection, pebble beaches, crystal blue sea and abundance of resources.
The “Gate of Split” project by the investor of Westgate Tower Ltd. consists of two buildings, the first of which consists of a ground floor and 12 storeys. The second tower in which the first Courtyard by Marriott will be located, which is still under construction, consists of a ground floor and 27 floors, and with a total height of 115 meters it will become the tallest building in Croatia, which will make the hotel itself an exceptional tourist attraction. The towers are of clear, crystalline shape, and a combination of glass and white verticals, the contrasting blue horizon of the Kastela bay in the background leave an impression of unobtrusive monumentality.
The Courtyard by Marriott, a world-renowned business brand of Marriott International, will be located on the upper floors, from 16 to 26, allowing guests a spectacular view of the city, and because of the specific shape of the building, each of the 190 rooms and 4 suites will have a view to the sea. With regard to market orientation for the business community, the hotel will be well equipped with conference facilities on a separate floor and the associated wellness, gym, restaurant and bar.
“We are pleased to present the arrival of Courtyard by Marriott in Split, which is the first direct investment of Marriott International in Croatia. Although most often, when entering the market of certain countries we choose the capital for the opening of the first hotel, we made an exception in Croatia. The modern shape of the building and its location are ideally suited to our business vision, and the city of Split, apart from its business potential, has an indispensable and significant tourist development,” said Matt Hughes, senior franchise and group ownership director, during today's signing of the cooperation agreement with Westgate Tower Ltd. in Split.
Josip Komar, the investor, did not hide his pleasure by the arrival of the world-renowned brand:
“I am particularly pleased that our project and this unique location in Croatia were chosen as the venue for the opening of the first hotel in Croatia by Marriott International, Inc. with the Courtyard brand by Marriott. Our city will receive an additional tourist facility, but also a unique hotel establishment, and I'm proud that together with Marriott we will contribute to raising the quality of hotel service in our city and region.”
The Mayor of Split, Mr. Andro Krstulović Opara, and the Minister of Tourism of the Republic of Croatia, Mr. Gari Capelli, expressed their extreme satisfaction with the arrival of the prestigious hotel brand. The “Gate of Split” project has become a recognized symbol in a short period of time, providing an extraordinary urbanistic value to the city. The architectural value has also been recognized at a recent award ceremony by the International Property Award as the Best Commercial High-rise Development in Europe. The entire project whose total value (both towers) exceeds 600 million kunas, along with the well-known hotel brand, will bring extraordinary added value to the entire city and region.
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, Inc. is the world's leading hotel brand with more than 6,500 facilities in 127 countries, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands including COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT, a high-class business group oriented brand, providing comfort, elegance and facilities in line with the needs of modern travelers, from business people to tourists.
ABOUT WESTGATE GROUP: Westgate Tower Ltd. is part of the Westgate Group, a company that invests, develops and manages investments on the Croatian property market and service industries. The company is focused on the best locations in large Croatian cities. The company works with renowned architecture and planning bureaus, providing project development services, supervision, consulting services, and property management services. The team is made up of educated experts in the fields of construction, law, economics and architecture. The Group is dedicated to providing high quality and standardised services, together with a broad range of tailored services to meet each client’s needs.
