With the expected opening of four properties, this agreement accelerates the expansion of the City Express by Marriott brand into strategic markets across the region.
PLANTATION, Fla., June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott International, Inc. announced a signed multi-unit agreement with Corporación Polaris and Cardedeu to open four City Express by Marriott properties, marking the brand's debut in El Salvador. The signed projects are expected to further enhance Marriott's footprint in the country with the addition of 440 rooms, solidifying the company's presence in the affordable midscale segment across the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) region.
Expected to open in late 2026, City Express by Marriott Aeropuerto will connect San Salvador's metro area with the International Airport. Also set for 2026, City Express by Marriott Santa Elena will sit along the Pan-American Highway in a lively residential and commercial district, near the WTC, La Gran Vía mall, hospitals, and schools. By late 2027, City Express Plus by Marriott San Benito is set to open in the heart of San Benito district, a vibrant area known for its mix of business, dining, nightlife, and cultural spots like the Museum of Art of El Salvador (MARTE).