Marriott International opens two hotels in Jakarta and Rajasthan, introducing Marriott Hotels to Indonesia’s capital and City Express by Marriott to India for the first time
Marriott International has announced two Marriott hotel openings in Asia, introducing its flagship Marriott Hotels brand to Jakarta and City Express by Marriott to India. Announced on 12 October 2026, the properties add a combined 294 rooms, suites and apartments across Indonesia and India. The openings expand Marriott’s presence in two important Asian hospitality markets, targeting different segments of business, leisure and pilgrimage travel.
- Jakarta Marriott Hotel Gelora marks the Marriott Hotels brand’s debut in Indonesia’s capital, offering 238 rooms, suites and apartments.
- City Express by Marriott Udaipur Nathdwara Highway opens with 56 guestrooms, becoming the brand’s first property in India and South Asia.
- The openings strengthen Marriott’s presence across full-service urban hospitality and affordable midscale accommodation.
Jakarta Marriott Hotel Gelora opens with 238 keys
The new Jakarta Marriott Hotel Gelora is located on Jalan Gelora V in Central Jakarta, close to the city’s commercial districts and major leisure attractions.
Rising 29 storeys, the property features 203 guestrooms and suites alongside 35 apartments with one to three bedrooms. The accommodation caters to short-stay business visitors, leisure travellers and extended-stay guests.
The hotel is approximately a five-minute walk from Palmerah Station and offers access to Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Senayan Golf Course and major shopping destinations.
Furthermore, the property features five restaurants and bars, including Kavory for all-day dining, Italian restaurant Belloro, Japanese restaurant Kiyona and Rothias Bar.
For meetings and events, the hotel offers six spaces, including a 490-square-metre ballroom that can accommodate up to 450 guests. Additional facilities include a swimming pool, spa, fitness centre, Kids Club and M Club Lounge.
Ramesh Jackson, Regional Vice President, Indonesia & Malaysia, Marriott International, said:
“The opening of Jakarta Marriott Hotel Gelora is an exciting moment for Marriott International in Indonesia, marking our fourth Marriott Hotels property nationwide. As Indonesia’s capital and economic hub, Jakarta is a natural home for one of our most iconic brands. The opening reflects our confidence in Indonesia’s growth and our commitment to delivering world-class hospitality in the country’s most important destinations.”
The property is Marriott Hotels’ fourth location in Indonesia and its first in Jakarta, strengthening the brand’s presence in the country’s business and hospitality market.
City Express by Marriott makes its India debut in Rajasthan
Meanwhile, Marriott International has introduced City Express by Marriott to India with the opening of City Express by Marriott Udaipur Nathdwara Highway.
The 56-room property marks the brand’s first hotel in South Asia and becomes Marriott International’s 22nd brand operating in India.
Located along National Highway 58 in Rajasthan, the hotel serves travellers visiting Udaipur and Nathdwara, an important pilgrimage destination.
The property is approximately 35 kilometres from Maharana Pratap Airport and 30 kilometres from Udaipur Railway Station.
Its guestrooms include Wi-Fi, workspaces, televisions, mini refrigerators and other facilities intended for business and leisure stays. The hotel also provides an all-day dining restaurant and fitness centre.
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Cristiano Rinaldi, Chief Lodging Product & Services Officer, Asia Pacific excluding China, Marriott International, said:
“India represents an important growth market for Marriott International, and the debut of City Express by Marriott further broadens the range of travel experiences we offer across the country. Built around quality, simplicity and value, the brand responds to the needs of today’s travellers with modern comforts and an efficient stay experience. We look forward to bringing this distinctive proposition to more guests as we expand the brand across the region.”
The opening extends Marriott’s affordable midscale offering into a tourism corridor serving pilgrimage, leisure and domestic travel demand.
Two openings reflect Marriott’s multi-segment expansion
The two Marriott hotel openings illustrate the group’s approach to expanding across different accommodation categories in Asia.
In Jakarta, the flagship Marriott Hotels brand targets business travellers, meetings and events, and leisure visitors through a full-service property.
By contrast, City Express by Marriott introduces a smaller midscale hotel along an established travel corridor in Rajasthan. The developments also demonstrate opportunities for international hotel operators beyond traditional luxury destinations and major city centres.
For the hospitality industry, the two openings reflect demand for different property formats, from larger urban hotels with meeting infrastructure to compact accommodation serving domestic and regional travel.
Both properties participate in Marriott Bonvoy, the group’s global travel loyalty programme, allowing eligible guests to earn and redeem points.
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With a combined 294 keys, the openings further diversify Marriott International’s accommodation portfolio in Indonesia and India while extending two of its brands into new local markets.