AUSTIN, March 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The new Austin
Marriott Downtown opens today, steps away from the most popular
downtown tourist attractions, bars and restaurants. The hotel
represents the newest design vision for Marriott Hotels, the
signature brand of Marriott International, where spaces and
amenities are crafted to allow guests to achieve moments of
creative brilliance.
The 31-story stylishly-designed tower fits seamlessly into the
Austin skyline and speaks to the
needs of today's modern traveler, including hand-crafted food and
beverage offerings, advanced health and safety features, and plenty
of outdoor and socially distant options for connecting with
others.
Guests will feel a sense of place the moment they walk in the
door, whether they're in town for a staycation, weekend getaway,
business trip, meeting or convention. The hotel's design is
inspired by its home city, with limestone and Texas Cedar native to
central Texas used throughout the
hotel.
Guest rooms start on level seven to maximize views of Lady Bird
Lake, the University of Texas campus,
the city skyline, and in the distance, Texas Hill Country. Of the
613 guest rooms the hotel offers 25 luxurious suites. The
reimagined rooms offer a spacious and elevated look complete with
tailored solutions that are as inventive as its guests.
Based on consumer insights, locally-inspired accents offer a
sense of place, and the work surface provides flexibility to freely
move and use technology wherever the guest desires. Deluxe walk-in
showers and spa-like lighting complete the relaxed experience
throughout the room.
Hand-Crafted Food and Drinks
From top to bottom, Austin Marriott Downtown's restaurants and
bars are sure to be new local favorites.
Zanzibar. Seven stories up
and a world away. Zanzibar
(www.ZanzibarATX.com), a lush tropical rooftop terrace and pool
oasis with stunning views of downtown, opened before the hotel in
September 2020. It quickly became a
popular spot among Austin locals
and travelers alike, known as a socially distant outdoor rooftop
where guests can escape the everyday with modern tiki cocktails. It
features its own street-level elevator access on San Jacinto
Boulevard to transport you seven stories up and a world away.
Zanzibar's menu features modern
tiki cocktails and island-inspired small plates. Specialty drinks
are influenced with exotic spices grown right in Zanzibar, including cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla
and clove. Zanzibar is known as
'spice island' and was once the largest exporter of spices in the
world so the drink and food menus reflect Zanzibar's unique sense of place and
flavors.
Corinne Restaurant. Honest food + drink. Featuring one of
the largest outdoor patios on West Cesar Chavez Street, Corinne
(www.CorinneATX.com) is an honest and fresh neighborhood dining and
cocktail spot serving authentic regional classics and American
comfort food with an emphasis on signature rotisserie dishes.
Featured dishes include Rotisserie Chicken dusted with mustard,
thyme and lemon, Truffled Bucatini and Wagyu Beef Tartare. This is
the second Corinne location following the first that opened in
Denver in 2017.
The Lobbyist. The Lobbyist is not only a clever nod to
Austin's history as a capital
city, but it will also provide locals and hotel guests alike with a
place to pause and reset or reach for a nightcap as they plan their
next adventure. With a grand staircase entry, The Lobbyist is
a two-story cocktail bar with a mezzanine level overlooking the
entire hotel lobby with floor-to-ceiling windows to the
outside.
Loaf + Vine. Loaf + Vine is a modern urban grocer with a
broad selection of quick and freshly made meals, grab-and-go
options, fresh bakery goods, and cold drinks and coffee beverages.
Available daily is everything from fine wines and craft beer to
artisanal local favorites.
60,000 Square Feet of Meeting Flexibility
Meeting planners have a lot to celebrate about with Austin
Marriott Downtown's Next Gen Meeting Space that is tailored around
any needs – from socially distanced setups to large gathering
options. The hotel offers an 18,000 square foot exhibit hall filled
with light thanks to a 204-foot wall of floor-to-ceiling windows,
as well as two 14,000 square foot ballrooms. The hotel follows all
of Marriott International's Connect with Confidence best practices
for meetings and events.
"This hotel is where Austin's
individuality meets the spirit of Texas," said David
Meisner, General Manager of the Austin Marriott Downtown.
"With our state-of-the-art meetings facilities, wide selection of
food and beverage outlets and thoughtfully-appointed guestrooms
guests can reach their full creative potential. We are ready to be
the first to safely welcome so many back to this great city as
travel regains its footing."
"At Marriott Hotels, we want our guests to experience
forward-thinking, aesthetically pleasing spaces that help foster
their inventive nature and allow them to get into their best
headspace for success," said Manny
Rappenecker, Vice President, Marriott Hotels. "We are so
excited to extend the footprint of our brand in Austin, a city known for its innovative and
creative spirit. We hope guests at Austin Marriott Downtown will be
able to free themselves of distractions when they step into our
hotel, allowing them to focus solely on being the best they can
be."
Austin Marriott Downtown offers a completely touchless check-in
and check-out experience, as well as elevator and in-room
television controls using a personal smartphone. Austin Marriott
Downtown is following Marriott International's Commitment to Clean
protocols, created in partnership with leading experts in food and
water safety, hygiene and infection prevention, and hotel
operations. These protocols include mandated mask wearing for all
guests and associates within the hotel, and the use of
disinfectants recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and
the World Health Organization to sanitize surfaces in the
hotels.
The hotel is running a Grand Opening Offer where guests can
enjoy 15 percent off their guest room and two complimentary
celebratory cocktails through May 30.
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-deals/details/AUSMD-austin-marriott-downtown/OFF-10861
The Austin Marriott Downtown is owned and operated by White
Lodging. White Lodging currently owns and/or manages more than
4,000 guest rooms and 10 restaurants and bars in downtown
Austin, including the Moxy
Austin-University, which opened in January
2021 as the only one of its brand in Texas.
About White Lodging
White Lodging, established in
1985, is one of the leading ownership, development, and management
companies in America. An innovative trendsetter, the organization's
portfolio includes convention, urban lifestyle, and suburban select
hotels with more than $1 billion in
managed revenue. White Lodging operates approximately 90 premium
hotels, 40 restaurants and 30 brands. Success knows no boundaries
at White Lodging, where associates and leadership have consistently
earned superior guest satisfaction scores, top market share and
industry-leading profit margins while recruiting the best,
brightest, and most passionate professionals in every discipline.
White Lodging is a proud winner of the Gallup Great Workplace
Award. For more information about White Lodging, visit
www.whitelodging.com, or connect on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and
Instagram.
About Marriott Hotels
With over 580 hotels and resorts in over 60 countries and
territories around the world, Marriott Hotels is evolving travel
through every aspect of the guest's stay, helping to relax, clear
minds, stimulate new ideas and anticipate travelers' needs, leaving
them inspired to reach their full potential. Boldly transforming
itself for mobile and global travelers who blend work and play,
Marriott leads the industry with innovations, including
the Greatroom lobby and Mobile Guest Services that
elevate style & design and technology. To learn more,
visit www.MarriottHotels.com. Stay connected to Marriott
Hotels on Facebook, @marriott on Twitter and
@marriotthotels on Instagram. Marriott Hotels is proud to
participate in Marriott Bonvoy, the global travel program from
Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary
portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott
Bonvoy Moments and unparalleled benefits including free nights
and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more
information about the program,
visit MarriottBonvoy.marriott.com.
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