Marriott Marquis in Atlanta Starts Phase Two of Revolutionary Renovation
August 02 2006 - 3:30PM
PR Newswire (US)
Landmark Atlanta Hotel Gets 'Sleek and Sophisticated' as Part of
Major Repositioning ATLANTA, Aug. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The Atlanta
Marriott Marquis today announced plans to begin phase two of an
approximate $100 million revolutionary renovation and
repositioning. Phase one, a $38 million dollar enhancement to all
guestrooms and suites was recently completed, and beginning August
2006, all public areas and meeting space will undergo a
comprehensive makeover giving the hotel an entirely new look and
feel. The 1,675-room property is the largest hotel in Atlanta and
is owned by Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE:HST), and managed
by Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR). "We expect this
renovation and repositioning will push the Marriott envelope and
help lead our brand to an entirely new level," said J.W. Marriott,
Jr., chairman and CEO, Marriott International. "The Atlanta
Marriott Marquis has been instrumental in making this city one of
the most sought after meeting destinations in the country, and this
total re-do will help strengthen that reputation." Once renovations
are complete, guests arriving at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis will
pull up to a striking porte cochere and enter the soaring, 50-
story lobby, that will feature a dazzling five-story acrylic glass
sail, an eye-catching focal point that also serves as the entryway
to the "classically cool" Pulse cocktail lounge. The electrifying
transformation of the hotel continues with the addition of 40,000
square-feet of meeting space, bringing the grand total to an
impressive 160,000 square-feet. Meeting planners will discover that
every inch of existing space has been redefined to better
accommodate today's needs, and a new 25,000 square-foot Atrium
Ballroom, with breathtaking floor to ceiling windows and 30-foot
ceilings, will provide a one-of-a-kind experience. Seven new
breakout rooms will be available for small to mid-sized meetings,
and a Kinko's Business Center and a concierge level/lounge will
also accommodate any special needs. An array of new dynamic
restaurants and lounges will offer tantalizing fare and
entertainment amidst stylish decor. Start the day out right and
wire up at the Starbucks(R) cafe or venture into SEAR, which will
offer "fire- inspired American" cuisine for breakfast, lunch and
dinner. M:Shop will be the all-in-one stop shop for incredible deli
delights and special keepsake gifts for those on the run. Catch all
the action in the world of sports at high-Velocity, a
next-generation sports bar that will feature a 50 square-foot flat
screen TV as well as an additional 20 plasma TVs scattered
throughout. During their downtime, guests will be able to take a
dip in the connecting indoor/outdoor pool or sip a beverage
favorite while watching the stars at the all-new pool bar, destined
to be among the most coveted "hotspots" in town. A newly designed
6,500 square-foot Healthclub and Spa will feature high-tech
equipment, including a flat screen TV on each cardio machine, and
seven new treatment rooms will provide massages, body treatments
and facials. All guestrooms and suites at the Atlanta Marriott
Marquis offer luxurious comfort and state-of-the-art technology.
The residential inspired design is clean and crisp, with simple
forms, straight lines and uncluttered surfaces. Guests will wake up
refreshed and ready to seize the day thanks to the new Revive(R)
bedding, with plusher mattresses, softer sheets and more pillows.
An ergonomic desk and chair, high-speed Internet, and
soon-to-arrive flat panel HDTV's will enhance productivity and
provide hours of entertainment. The Atlanta Marriott Marquis is
conveniently located near the Georgia World Congress Center,
Phillips Arena, Georgia Dome, Turner Field, Atlantic Station and
the newly opened Georgia Aquarium. For more information or to book
a meeting, please call (404) 521-0000, or toll-free, (800)
780-0983, or visit http://www.atlantamarquis.com/. MARRIOTT
INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE:MAR) is a leading lodging company with
nearly 2,800 lodging properties in the United States and 67 other
countries and territories. Marriott International operates and
franchises hotels under the Marriott, JW Marriott, The
Ritz-Carlton, Renaissance, Residence Inn, Courtyard, TownePlace
Suites, Fairfield Inn, SpringHill Suites and Bulgari brand names;
develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott
Vacation Club International, Horizons, The Ritz-Carlton Club and
Grand Residences by Marriott brands; operates Marriott Executive
Apartments; provides furnished corporate housing through its
Marriott ExecuStay division; and operates conference centers and
golf courses. The company is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and
had approximately 143,000 employees at 2005 year-end. It is ranked
as the lodging industry's most admired company and one of the best
places to work for by FORTUNE(R). The company is also a 2006 U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR(R) Partner. In
fiscal year 2005, Marriott International reported sales from
continuing operations of $11.6 billion. For more information or
reservations, please visit our web site at
http://www.marriott.com/. DATASOURCE: Marriott International, Inc.
CONTACT: Matthew Carroll of Marriott International, Inc.,
+1-301-380-8331, ; or Nadine DeGenova, or Jen McKay, , both of
Nadine DeGenova Public Relations, +1-407-682-2625, both for
Marriott International, Inc. Web site: http://www.marriott.com/
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