Lodging

Element by Westin

Bethesda, MD · Founded 2006 · EWLS

Element by Marriott Hotels offers franchises for the establishment, development, and operation of extended-stay hotels featuring 90 to 175 studios and suites with fully equipped kitchens, communal spaces, and amenities including complimentary breakfast, fitness centers, and pools, operating under the Element by Marriott trademark and system that includes design standards, training programs, reservation systems, and quality assurance programs.

2026 Franchise 500
#270
102
units (2025)
13.3%
year over year

Units by Year

73
2021
82
2022
83
2023
90
2024
102
2025

Total outlets at year end, from FDD Item 20.

The Investment

Initial investment
$15,642,010 – $37,074,510
FDD Item 7
Franchise fee
$75,000
FDD Item 5
Ad fund
1%
FDD Item 6
Financial performance
Yes
FDD Item 19 disclosure
Royalty

5.5% of gross room sales

Leadership

  • David S. Marriott

    Chairman of the Board

  • Anthony Capuano

    Director, Chief Executive Officer, and President

  • Isabella D. Goren

    Director

  • Deborah Marriott Harrison

    Director

  • Frederick A. Henderson

    Director

  • Lauren Hobart

    Director

  • Debra L. Lee

    Director

  • Aylwin B. Lewis

    Director

  • Margaret M. McCarthy

    Director

  • Grant Reid

    Director

On File

FDD years
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Franchisee records
98
Current roster rows
Signed, not open
98
FDD Item 20, Table 5
Franchising for
8 yrs

Franchise Disclosure Documents

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