JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts is Marriott International’s luxury brand that consists of 57 exceptional properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. These hotels are warmly authentic, putting guests at ease in an environment of relaxed elegance and effortless luxury. Reflecting their locale, they provide quietly luxurious, though purposeful and meaningful, services that help travelers achieve their personal goals and advance their ambitions without distraction or disruption, resulting in a rare harmony of beautifully delivered experiences where the primary purpose is the guests’ over‐all well‐being. The JW Marriott Hanoi Hotel, scheduled to open at the end of the 2nd Quarter, 2013, was designed by Carlos Zapata Studios and is inspired by traditional Dragon folklore; imagery that reflects the Vietnam coastline. The iconic facility, located at the heart of the new Central Business District, is adjacent to the National Convention Center and is 27 Kilometers from Noi Bai International Airport and just 30 minutes from downtown Hanoi.