Westin is owned by Marriott (the United States, NASDAQ: MAR), which acquired the brand on 23 September 2016.[1][2] Westin was founded in 1930 in the United States and was independent until 2016.
Westin introduced the Heavenly Bed in 1999, and the mattress proved popular enough that the company began selling them to guests directly. It is positioned around wellness, and came to Marriott with Starwood.
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Marriott acquired Starwood Hotels & Resorts for about $13 billion, creating the largest hotel company in the world with around thirty brands. A rival Chinese-led bid pushed the price up during the process before being withdrawn.
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The parent company of Westin is Marriott, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Yes. Westin originated in the United States in 1930 and its owner, Marriott, is also headquartered in the United States.
Marriott completed its acquisition of Westin on 23 September 2016, after announcing the deal on 16 November 2015.
Westin was an independent company from its founding in 1930 until Marriott acquired it in 2016.
Yes. As of 8 September 2026, Westin is still owned by Marriott. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
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