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What You Need to Know About the Marriott-Starwood Merger. The creation of the world's biggest hotel chain could bring big changes for loyalty members. With 30 distinctive brands and more than 5,500 hotels, the deal will make Starwood-Marriott the world's biggest hotel chain. When Marriott International announced a $12.2 billion bid for Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, consumers weren't the only ones shocked by the news. Analysts, investors and businesses alike found themselves surprised by the acquisition.