Marriott International Inc. (NASDAQ:MAR) today announces the opening of the Four Points by Sheraton Venice Mestre as part of a franchise agreement with the Italian management company DHotels. Located in the urban area of Mestre, the hotel represents a strategic conversion following a complete renovation and is the fifth addition to the Four Points portfolio in Italy.

“We are thrilled to collaborate with DHotels and introduce the Four Points brand, designed for today’s modern traveller, to the Greater Venice area,” said John Licence, Vice President Premium & Select brands, Marriott International Europe “The hotel will appeal to both business and leisure guests looking for stylish comfort, genuine service and direct train access to the city centre.”

The hotel is conveniently located in Mestre inside the Greater Venice area, one of the most economically developed regions of Italy. The property features 168 rooms and suites, including one of the largest suites in Mestre with a surface of 200 sq. m, a full service-dining restaurant, a meeting room of 200 sq. m, a gym, a beautiful garden and convenient indoor parking facilities.

Reflecting the brand’s promise to provide what matters most to today’s independent travellers, the hotel offers the brand’s defining elements, including the Four Points signature bed, Wi-Fi in all public areas, an energizing breakfast and the brand’s signature Best Brews™ program, helping guests to enjoy their day from start to finish.

“DHotels is pleased to be working with Marriott International to launch Four Points by Sheraton Venice Mestre. The strength of the Four Points brand and its business structure gives us great confidence and we are excited to move forward with this project” said François Droulers, owner of DHotels. Marriott International has a total of 47 hotels in Italy operating under 14 brands. The Four Points by Sheraton Venice Mestre joins the Four Points brand’s robust portfolio in the country which includes the Four Points by Sheraton Padova, Four Points by Sheraton Milano and Four Points by Sheraton Bolzano.