Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide recently signed The Westin Chennai Velachery, the first property in Chennai franchised under the Westin Hotels and Resorts brand.

Owned by Dr P Mohamed Ali under Mfar Hotels and Resorts, The Westin Chennai Velachery will be a 215-room property. The new Westin is scheduled to open later this year. The property will also feature four food and beverage venues, including an all-day diner, a specialty restaurant, a bar and a poolside restaurant.

In addition, Westin Workout, a pool and a Heavenly Spa by Westin will be available. It will feature a 12,600 square feet meeting and function space, internet access and audio-visual technology.