ORLANDO, Fla., July 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott
Vacation Club, a global leader in vacation ownership, announced
today it has purchased 71 rooms in The Mayflower Hotel in
Washington, D.C. and plans to make
them part of its Marriott Vacation Club vacation ownership program.
Located in the heart of the Nation's Capital, the iconic Mayflower
Hotel is proudly listed on the National Register of Historic Places
and has enjoyed several U.S. presidents and countless world leaders
and dignitaries as guests.
"This is simply an amazing property with so much history and
character," said Stephen P. Weisz,
president and chief executive officer of Marriott Vacations
Worldwide. "Washington, D.C. and
the surrounding areas have long been desired by our Owners as a
favorite place to experience and a destination that has something
for everyone to enjoy and explore."
Owners will have access to this renowned property beginning
August 1, 2015, initially as an
exchange usage of their ownership through the Marriott Vacation
Club Destinations Exchange Program. This new Marriott Vacation Club
destination will offer fresh room designs that blend historic
luxury and modern style, complimentary wireless internet access,
flat-screen televisions, evening turndown service, daily
housekeeping service and access to other facilities of The
Mayflower Hotel, including a business center and a fitness center.
After a long day of sightseeing, Owners and guests can satisfy
their taste buds at EDGAR Bar & Kitchen where old and new is
blended with traditional American cuisine and served in a modern
restaurant atmosphere. EDGAR is open for breakfast, lunch and
dinner.
With its central Washington,
D.C. location, Owners and guests will be able to step
outside and explore everything this dynamic city has to offer. From
its historic monuments and museums and endless shopping and dining,
to strolling the streets of nearby Georgetown, there is something for everyone in
the family. Nearby attractions include the White House, the
National Mall, the Smithsonian Institution, the National Gallery of
Art, the Kennedy Center, the war memorials and so much more.
About Marriott Vacation Club
Marriott Vacation Club is a global leader in vacation ownership
with a diverse portfolio of 55 resorts and more than 12,100
timeshare villas throughout the U.S., Caribbean, Europe and Asia. Marriott Vacation Club is an upscale
vacation ownership program that provides Owners and their families
with the flexibility to enjoy high-quality vacation experiences.
For more information, please visit www.marriottvacationclub.com.
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company information.
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