Starwood

Starwood is a joint-stock company and a subsidiary of Marriott International. It operates in the hospitality industry and owns various hotel brands, including Le Méridien, Aloft Hotels, Sheraton Hotels and Resorts, and St. Regis Hotels & Resorts. Founded on January 1, 1930, the company is based in White Plains, New York.

Starwood's CEO is Barry Sternlicht, and its former CEO was Thomas B Mangas. The company is currently active and is a public entity listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Its headquarters are located at 1 Starpoint, Stamford, Connecticut.

The company owns several properties, including Le Méridien Cyberport Hotel, Sheraton Grand London Park Lane Hotel, W San Francisco, The Westin Paris – Vendôme, Le Méridien Indianapolis Hotel, The Westin Palace Madrid, and The Westin Georgetown, Washington, D.C.. Starwood has been assigned five patents.