Starwood was formed in 1991
Starwood bought its first hotel in 1993 – 8,000 rooms across more than 30 properties by 1994
In 1998 Starwood acquired Westin and Sheraton (including St. Regis)
- Westin brand was founded in 1930
- Sheraton brand was founded in 1937
In 1998 Starwood opened its first St. Regis hotel
In 1998 Starwood launched W Hotels
In 2000 Starwood launched Four points by Sheraton and upper scale Sheraton to be a luxury collection
In 2005 Starwood purchased Le Méridien Hotels
In 2006 Starwood launched Aloft & Element Brands
In 2015 Starwood has introduced Tribute Portfolio