JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Miami

The JW Marriott Marquis Miami brought a new level of sophistication to Miami’s urban scene when it opened in October 2010. The 41-story glass tower includes 70,000 square feet of conference and event space, including the largest ballroom in downtown Miami—nearly 20,000 square feet of top-of-the-line appointments and pillar-free visibility. Equally impressive, the meeting facilities feature digital display screens in breakout rooms and AT&T/Cisco TelePresence technology, which links attendees around the world using real-time audio and high-definition video.

Additional highlights include 313 guest rooms filled with state-of-the-art amenities; three concierge-level floors; an extraordinary culinary experience at db Bistro Moderne with Chef Daniel Boulud, a three-time James Beard Award winner; a luxury spa and fitness center; stainless steel sky pool; and an entertainment floor that includes a billiards room, 3-D media room, tennis court, NBA-approved basketball court, virtual bowling alley, and Jim McLean Golf School.

The location in the new billion-dollar Metropolitan Miami development places delegates at the heart of Miami’s business district, a short stroll from the financial whirl of Brickell Avenue, the American Airlines Arena, and the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. For guests seeking additional high life, a ten-minute drive leads to the upscale traditions of Coral Gables or the trendy clubs, shops, and sands of South Beach. There are no reviews posted at this time. There are no packages available at this time.

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Posted 14 Sep, 2011 by Paul Pebley Press Release Florida’s Only Hotel to Offer GoThere Virtual Meetings with At&t and Cisco Telepresence
MIAMI (April 13, 2011) – The JW Marriott Marquis Miami has set a new benchmark in the business meetings market with the exclusive debut of Cisco TelePresence 3000 virtual meeting capabilities. This innovative, rapidly emerging technology enables groups to meet and collaborate face-to-face with coworkers and customers in real time, in up to three different locations worldwide.
Located on the fourth floor of the new downtown Miami hotel, the TelePresence room features a boardroom-style table that seats six participants facing three 65-inch plasma screens. The system combines ultra-high definition video with remarkably clear life-like images, spatial audio and data sharing capabilities to create an immersive virtual experience that emulates an “in-person” meeting. All participating locations feature the same background décor, providing an illusion of meeting in the same space, even though they may be thousands of miles apart. Joining a scheduled meeting is as simple as pressing a button on the room’s Cisco Unified IP Phone.
“Our vision for the JW Marriott Marquis Miami is to provide technology to our guests that not only meets the needs of our plugged-in society, but provides new and innovative ways to do business”, said Florencia Tabeni, general manager of the hotel. “Telepresence does just that by providing the most advanced means to conduct business efficiently and cost effectively”.
The JW Marriott Marquis Miami is located within the new Metropolitan Miami’s hotel tower, along with a second hotel, Hotel Beaux Arts Miami. The 44-room Hotel Beaux Arts Miami is an art-infused, urban retreat located directly above the JW Marriot Marquis Miami and shares its amenities. Both properties are located at 255 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Avenue of the Americas, a few blocks from the American Airlines Arena, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, and Brickell Avenue (Miami’s Financial Center), and just a ten-minute drive from South Beach and the Port of Miami.
For more information about telepresence visit www.marriott.com/GoThereVirtualMeetings. Or, to book a meeting now visit: www.GoThereVirtualMeetings.com. For more information on JW Marriott Marquis Miami, visit www.jwmarriottmarquismiami.com. For more information on Hotel Beaux Arts Miami visit www.hotelbeauxartsmiami.com.
About JW Marriott Marquis Miami
The JW Marriott Marquis Miami is situated in Miami’s new Metropolitan Miami development. The first-to-market JW Marriott property boasts 313 guestrooms, inclusive of 56 suites, along with a broad array of amenities, including renowned chef-restaurateur, Daniel Boulud’s db Bistro Moderne. Offering a diverse setting for business, meeting and pleasure travel pursuits, the 41-story hotel features three concierge levels; 80,000-square-feet of total function space including a 20,000 sq. ft. Grand Ballroom; and one of the most unique indoor sports, lifestyle and entertainment complexes of any hotel in the U.S. The 50,000-square-foot, two-story indoor facility includes a NBA-approved basketball arena, tennis court, Jim McLean Golf School, virtual bowling alley, billiards, full-service Rik Rak Salon & Spa and more. Owned and operated by Met 2 Hotels LLC, the JW Marriott Marquis Miami is located at 255 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Avenue of the Americas, Miami, FL., 33131. For additional information and booking please visit www.jwmarriottmarquismiami.com Posted 14 Sep, 2011 by Paul Pebley Press Release MIAMI (Oct. 19, 2010) – Basketball, tennis, golf, bowling and billiards – all part the 50,000-square-foot sports, lifestyle and entertainment complex available when the world’s first JW Marriott Marquis Miami hotel makes its debut this month. As one of the most unique indoor lifestyle and entertainment complexes of any hotel property in the U.S., the two-story facility will feature a 10,000-square-foot NBA approved basketball arena, full- size tennis court, world-renowned Jim McLean Golf School, Rik Rak Salon & Spa, virtual bowling alley, Met 2 Fitness and more.
“The multiplex entertainment facility spans our property’s 19th and 20th floors, and was created as part of our mission to cater to the individual preferences of each guest,” said Florencia Tabeni, the hotel’s general manager.
“As a first-to-market brand, and the most exclusive of its kind, the JW Marriott Marquis Miami is able to further our guest’s expectations of what a world-class hotel should offer.”
Also sharing these world-class amenities are guests of the exclusive, 44-room Hotel Beaux Arts Miami, an art-infused, urban retreat located directly above the JW Marriot Marquis Miami.
Fusing the latest technology with the highest quality, the entertainment complex creates a diverse landscape of recreational activities comprised of competitive and leisure sports, fitness, beauty and rejuvenation. Extended across the hotel’s 19th floor is an arsenal of sports options as well as a high-tech 3D media room, and a fashionably furnished pool deck – which touts a heated stainless steel pool and whirlpool.
A golf enthusiast’s haven, the properties renowned Jim McLean Golf School will offer skilled personal instruction, virtual golf simulators, two putting greens, lounge seating, a Pro Shop, and sweeping city views. McLean is world-famous for his research on the golf swing and “Eight Step” instructional video, the #1 golf DVD in America.
Centered on the same floor will be a 10,000-square-foot Arena with a multi-use portable floor system – the same flooring used at the Miami Heat’s home stadium, the American Airline Arena – that transforms into an NBA Approved Basketball court, a tennis court featuring the identical surface used at the Sony Ericsson Open or carpeted event space. The arena’s floor-to-ceiling windows allow natural light to pour in, while its enclosed Video Wall features twenty-five 50-inch LCD TV’s which allows for various video/image combinations.
Those seeking more leisurely sports pursuits will enjoy the hotel’s Billiard Room, featuring a top-of-the-line midnight blue Brunswich Treviso pool table, and it’s Virtual Bowling Alley. By combining today’s high-tech video and simulation games, bowling is brought to the next generation of fun. From a classic game to bowling in outer space, to a cyber ketchup factory or penguin-themed arctic alley, once entered into the games “virtual world,” the possibilities are endless.
The 20th floor of the JW Marriott Marquis Miami will house a sanctuary for wellness and relaxation with a full-service spa, beauty salon and fitness center. Featuring extraordinary city and bay views, its 4,500-square-foot state-of-the-art fitness center will be outfitted with eco-friendly Technogym equipment, the world’s most advanced fitness equipment, used in the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The facility will include top-of-the-line cardio vascular machinery, free weights and a yoga and exercise studio. Catering to guests’ beauty and relaxation needs, the 4,000-square-foot Rik Rak Salon & Spa will offer a full-service spa with five massage treatment rooms, including one couples room, co-ed relaxation room, separate men and women’s sauna, and a full-service hair and nail salon.
Located in downtown Miami’s new Metropolitan Miami (The Met) development, the JW Marriott Marquis Miami offers a vibrant, urban destination in a diverse setting of business, meeting and pleasure travel pursuits. In addition to its sports, lifestyle and entertainment offerings, the 41-floor hotel will feature a 20,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom, the largest in the area, as well as Miami’s first db Bistro Moderne, a French/American restaurant by acclaimed chef-restaurateur and winner of three James Beard Foundation awards, Chef Daniel Boulud.
The JW Marriott Marquis Miami and Hotel Beaux Arts Miami are located at 255 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Avenue of the Americas. For more information on the JW Marriott Marquis Miami visit www.jwmarriottmarquismiami.com. For more information on the Hotel Beaux Arts Miami, visit www.hotelbeauxartsmiami.com.
About JW Marriott Marquis Miami
The JW Marriott Marquis Miami is situated in Miami’s new Metropolitan Miami development. The first-to-market JW Marriott property boasts 313 guestrooms, inclusive of 56 suites, along with a broad array of amenities, including renowned chef-restaurateur, Daniel Boulud’s db Bistro Moderne. Offering a diverse setting for business, meeting and pleasure travel pursuits, the 41-story hotel features three concierge levels; 80,000-square-feet of total function space including a 20,000 sq. ft. Grand Ballroom; and one of the most unique indoor sports, lifestyle and entertainment complexes of any hotel in the U.S. The 50,000-square-foot, two-story indoor facility includes a NBA-approved basketball arena, tennis court, Jim McLean Golf School, virtual bowling alley, billiards, full-service Rik Rak Salon & Spa and more. Owned and operated by Met 2 Hotels LLC, the JW Marriott Marquis Miami is located at 255 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Avenue of the Americas, Miami, FL. For additional information and booking please visit www.jwmarriottmarquismiami.com.
About Hotel Beaux Arts Miami
The Hotel Beaux Arts Miami, scheduled to open November 2010, is located directly above the JW Marriott Marquis Miami, on the 39th floor of the same tower. The first-to-market Marriott brand, featuring 44 exclusive guest rooms, including 11 suites, is a masterpiece of contemporary design, and offers customized services such as an exclusive lounge, private check-in and a personal concierge. Each art-infused guest room presents a blend of innovative design and technology, and it is the first hotel in Florida to be entirely outfitted with Bang & Olufsen in-room entertainment systems including remote controlled video & sound systems, remote controlled drapery, HD-LCD flat screen TV and home theatre system. Accommodations also feature touch-controlled illuminated bathroom faucets; an iPad; and luxurious bedding and pillow menu. Owned and operated by Met
2 Hotels LLC, Hotel Beaux Arts Miami is located at 255 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Avenue of the Americas, Miami, Florida. For additional information and booking please visit www.hotelbeauxartsmiami.com.
About JW Marriott
JW Marriott is part of Marriott International’s luxury portfolio and consists of beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. These elegant hotels cater to today’s sophisticated, self-assured travelers, offering them the quiet luxury they seek in a warmly authentic, relaxed atmosphere lacking in pretense. JW Marriott properties artfully provide highly crafted, anticipatory experiences that are reflective of their locale so that their guests have the time to focus on what is most important to them. Currently, there are 45 JW Marriott hotels in 19 countries; by 2013 the portfolio will encompass 73 properties in 28 countries.
### Posted 14 Sep, 2011 by Paul Pebley Press Release JW MARRIOTT MARQUIS MIAMI AWARDED FOR ITS
GROUND BREAKING TECHNOLOGY
MIAMI (April 13, 2011) – The JW Marriott Marquis Miami recently received a “Silver” Award in the category of Hospitality at the Annual Digital Signage Expo 2011 Apex Awards. Held in Las Vegas, the first-to-market, technologically advanced hotel was recognized for its innovation in the development of digital signage present throughout the property.
“It is an honor to win this prestigious award,” said Florencia Tabeni, General Manager of the JW Marriott Marquis Miami. “We pride ourselves in providing guests with the very best of technology, from high definition video, to world-class networking and collaboration capabilities. Receipt of this award is a tribute to our commitment to meeting the technology needs of our guests.”
Located in Miami’s new Metropolitan Miami development, the 313-room JW Marriott Marquis Miami offers state-of-the art technology, ideal for a diverse setting of business, meeting and leisure travel pursuits.
Digital signage and interactive technologies include a public Cisco TelePresence 3000 Room on the AT&T Exchange, which is a virtual meeting space with three 65-inch plasma screens supporting ultra-high definition video (1080p) spatial audio and data sharing. Cisco TelePresence offers groups an innovative way to host meetings by linking to three different locations around the world in real time. Located in the hotel lobby is a Virtual Concierge, a live person on-screen who virtually welcomes, interacts and assists guests with various needs.
There are also Cisco Digital Signs with Cisco LCD Professional Series displays present throughout the public spaces of the hotel.
Located on 19th floor, within the hotel’s 10,000-square-foot NBA approved basketball arena, is a Video Wall of twenty-five, 50-inch LCD screens arranged on a 5 x 5 configuration, which allows for various video/image combinations. The arena can be converted into a tennis court or carpeted event space. Additional 19th floor technology features include a 3D media room, virtual bowling alley and an indoor Jim McLean Golf School with virtual golf simulators, skilled personal instruction, putting greens and more.
Also sharing these world-class amenities are guests of the exclusive, 44-room Hotel Beaux Arts Miami, an art-infused, urban retreat located directly above the JW Marriot Marquis Miami.
Technology at the JW Marriott Marquis is not limited to its public spaces. Unique in-room amenities include a Cisco Portable IP / WIFi Phone on nightstand that is similar to a cell phone and can be taken anywhere within the hotel; free WIFI with 45 Mb bandwidth high-speed Internet, burstable to 100 Mb; and a Personal Electronics Connectivity Panel which allows guests to plug-in a laptop, iPod or other devices and use the flat screen television as a monitor.
The JW Marriott Marquis Miami and Hotel Beaux Arts Miami are located at 255 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Avenue of the Americas, a few blocks from the American Airlines Arena, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, and Brickell Avenue (Miami’s Financial Center), and just a ten-minute drive from South Beach and the Port of Miami.
For more information on JW Marriott Marquis Miami, visit www.jwmarriottmarquismiami.com. For more information on Hotel Beaux Arts Miami, visit www.hotelbeauxartsmiami.com.
About JW Marriott Marquis Miami
The JW Marriott Marquis Miami is situated in Miami’s new Metropolitan Miami development. The first-to-market JW Marriott property boasts 313 guestrooms, inclusive of 56 suites, along with a broad array of amenities, including renowned chef-restaurateur, Daniel Boulud’s db Bistro Moderne. Offering a diverse setting for business, meeting and pleasure travel pursuits, the 41-story hotel features three concierge levels; 80,000-square-feet of total function space including a 20,000 sq. ft. Grand Ballroom; and one of the most unique indoor sports, lifestyle and entertainment complexes of any hotel in the U.S. The 50,000-square-foot, two-story indoor facility includes a NBA-approved basketball arena, tennis court, Jim McLean Golf School, virtual bowling alley, billiards, full-service Rik Rak Salon & Spa and more. Owned and operated by Met 2 Hotels LLC, the JW Marriott Marquis Miami is located at 255 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Avenue of the Americas, Miami, FL., 33131. For additional information and booking please visit www.jwmarriottmarquismiami.com. Posted 14 Sep, 2011 by Paul Pebley Press Release STUNNING JW MARRIOTT MARQUIS MIAMI REDEFINES LUXURY IN DOWNTOWN MIAMI
Marks Completion of the 47th Hotel in the JW Marriott Brand’s Global Luxury Portfolio
MIAMI, FLORIDA, USA – Nov. 5, 2010 – Marriott International, Inc. (MAR: NYSE) continues to grow its world-class luxury JW Marriott hotel brand with the opening of the JW Marriott Marquis Miami in downtown Miami. The much anticipated hotel is a crowning achievement in the rebirth of downtown Miami, and a centerpiece of the Metropolitan Miami residential, entertainment, retail, hotel and office complex. It is also the latest addition to a growing portfolio of 47 JW Marriott properties in key cities and destinations throughout the world.
“The JW Marriott Marquis Miami epitomizes the very best of the JW Marriott brand, one of the world’s fastest growing luxury brands,” said J.W. Marriott, Jr., Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, who was on-hand for today’s official grand opening ceremony. “We are confident that this unique and visually stunning hotel will become a landmark in downtown Miami attracting travelers and groups from all over the world.”
The JW Marriott brand is reserved for select luxury properties in key gateway cities and distinctive resort locations. These elegant hotels offer accomplished travelers a luxury travel experience with a
distinct sense of place that appropriately reflects the genuine flavor of their surroundings. Guests will experience a hotel where sophisticated travelers can celebrate success on their terms.
Within the brand, the “Marquis” designation is reserved for select downtown properties that offer the highest levels of comfort, technology, personal service, meeting facilities, privacy and world class amenities. The JW Marriott Marquis Miami is the company’s first JW property to be classified a “Marquis”. A second 1,612-room JW Marriott Marquis is scheduled to open in Dubai in 2011.
JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts growth plans call for another 20 properties expected to open over the next five years, bringing the total portfolio to more than 65 hotels in 27 countries. In December, the company will open the JW Marriott Chicago. Featuring exquisite architecture and elegant décor, this historical landmark's $396 million restoration blends Burnham's distinctive style with 21st century sensibility, providing downtown Chicago with a hotel of distinctive luxury. Earlier this year, the brand celebrated the opening of two landmark hotels, the JW Marriott Hotel Los Angeles at L.A. Live and the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa. Future locations include include the JW Marriott Indianapolis Downtown (USA), the JW Marriott Hotel Bangalore (India) and the JW Marriott Gaak0shibee Resort & Spa (Maldives).
For dining and recreation at the JW Marriott Marquis Miami, the hotel will feature three restaurants, including db Bistro Moderne, the newest dining destination in Miami and home to three time James Beard Foundation winner and French Chef, Daniel Boulud. For relaxation and fitness, the hotel offers two full floors of recreation and lifestyle amenities totaling 50,000 square feet. These include an outdoor swimming pool; a 10,000-square-foot NBA approved basketball court, Jim McLean Golf School with virtual golf and golf lessons, a bowling alley, media room, billiard room and a state of the art fitness center. The hotel will also be home to South Florida’s leader in trendsetting beauty, a 4,000 square foot Rik-Rak Salon & Spa.
The JW Marriott Marquis Miami offers more than 80,000 square feet of flexible space, including the largest ballroom space in downtown Miami, at 20,000 square feet. The proximity to the Miami
financial district combined with the variety of meeting space makes the JW Marriott Marquis Miami an excellent option for a larger or more intimate group.
The hotel also offers Virtual Meetings by JW Marriott, in partnership with AT&T and Cisco. The public telepresence facility at the JW Marriott Marquis Miami is the first to open in Florida and enables people to hold small, virtual meetings with customers and colleagues around the world.
Virtual Meetings by Marriott is part of a roll-out of AT&T Telepresence Solutionsm -- using Cisco TelePresence™ studios enabled by the AT&T network and the AT&T Business Exchangesm -- at Marriott Hotels & Resorts, JW Marriott Hotels and Renaissance Hotels around the world.
Hotel Beaux Arts Miami
In addition to the JW Marriott Marquis Miami, the Hotel Beaux Arts Miami will open in mid-November as part of the Metropolitan Miami development. Hotel Beaux Arts provides a private, urban retreat environment catering to the most sophisticated and influential business and leisure traveler. Situated on the 39th floor, with city and bay views, this architectural masterpiece offers distinguished guests total exclusivity. The hotel provides guests with their own private check-in and personal escort to 44 lavishly decorated guestrooms and suites that feature a modern elegance with plush bedding, exclusive Bang & Olufsen state-of-the-art video and sound systems throughout, hardwood floors and Italian marble bathrooms.
Located at 255 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Avenue of the Americas, the JW Marriott Marquis Miami and the Hotel Beaux Arts are at the center of the new Met Miami entertainment and lifestyle complex, which is close to the financial district and American Airlines Arena - home of the Miami Heat, and a short drive from South Beach.
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Marriott statements on the anticipated completion and openings of hotels are "forward looking statements" within the meaning of federal securities laws, and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including those described in Marriott International, Inc.'s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which could cause actual completion and opening dates to be different than expected.
About JW Marriott
JW Marriott is part of Marriott International’s luxury portfolio and consists of beautiful properties in gateway cities and distinctive resort locations around the world. These elegant hotels cater to today’s sophisticated, self-assured travelers,
offering them the quiet luxury they seek in a warmly authentic, relaxed atmosphere lacking in pretense. JW Marriott properties artfully provide highly crafted, anticipatory experiences that are reflective of their locale so that their guests have the time to focus on what is most important to them. Currently, there are 45 JW Marriott hotels in 19 countries; by 2013 the portfolio will encompass 73 properties in 28 countries.
Visit Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) for a company overview. Posted 07 May, 2010 by Paul Pebley JW MARRIOTT MARQUIS MIAMI EXCLUSIVLY BRINGS VIRTUAL MEETING TECHNOLOGY & LARGEST BALLROOM TO DOWNTOWN MIAMI

MIAMI (February 4, 2010) - When the 313-room luxury JW Marriott Marquis Miami makes its debut this summer, it will boast the largest ballroom in downtown Miami and be the city's only hotel to offer telepresence virtual meetings capabilities, a rapidly emerging technology that enables groups to meet and collaborate in multiple locations worldwide in real time.

Located in the new Metropolitan Miami development, in the heart of Miami's Financial District, the JW Marriott Marquis will boast a total of 80,000-square-feet of premium event space including a junior ballroom, and 32 meeting and breakout rooms, all conveniently accessible to the 20,000-square-foot pillar-free Grand Ballroom. A dramatic space that can accommodate up to 1,800 guests, the Grand Ballroom will be completed with state-of-the-art technology, unparalleled setup flexibility, and high-end finishes that include custom Murano glass pendant chandeliers and walls elegantly mixing uses of wood paneling, luxurious fabric, and alabaster.

From the ballroom to the boardroom, the JW Marriott Marquis' meeting and event capabilities are unmatched. Delivering the latest meeting technology, GoThere Virtual Meetings with AT&T and Cisco TelePresence offers groups an innovative way to hold more productive, collaborative meetings linking locations around the world. By combining high-definition video, real-time audio and interior design for GoThere Virtual Meetings studios, groups feel as if they are actually gathered together in the same room, even if they are thousands of miles apart.

"The JW Marriott Marquis Miami takes meetings and events to a new level of sophistication, technology and design," say Paul Pebley, director of sales and marketing of the JW Marriott Marquis Miami. "In addition to our Grand Ballroom and advanced telepresence technology, the hotel's meeting and exhibit space is equipped with video conferencing capabilities and an advanced sound distribution system. All of our breakout rooms will feature 58'' or 65' flat screen digital display screens, wireless connectivity throughout, multiple room simultaneousvideo transmission capability and an abundance of natural light."

Ideal for team building exercises, breakout sessions or relaxation, the hotel will feature two entertainment/lifestyle floors with a world-renowned Jim McLean Golf School, one-of-a-kind 10,000-square-foot NBA approved basketball court, tennis court, media room, billiard room, virtual bowling alley, fitness center and full service spa. Guests also have the option to dine at three restaurants including the famed DB Bistro Moderne, a Zagat-rated bistro offering a blend of traditional French cuisine with the flavors of the American Market, by acclaimed chef-restaurateur and winner of three James Beard Foundation awards, Chef Daniel Boulud.


Along with the hotel's meeting, dining and entertainment spaces, overnight guests will enjoy a first-class property in a prime location. The 41-floor hotel will offer accommodations that are spacious, modern and sophisticated - pairing style and elegance with a sense of informality. Guest rooms will feature luxurious bedding, a pillow menu, plush bath linens, in-room computer with high-speed Internet access, a spacious desk, 50" flat-screen high definition television, personal electronics connectivity panel, television embedded in the bathroom mirror and an in-room espresso maker.

The JW Marriott Marquis Miami will be located within the hotel tower of Met2, along with a second hotel, the new 44-room luxury boutique Hotel Beaux Arts Miami, and at the center of the business, entertainment and lifestyle complex of Metropolitan Miami, a $1 billion mixed-use development. It is located at 345 Avenue of the Americas, a few blocks from the American Airlines Arena, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, and Brickell Avenue (Miami's Financial Center), and just a ten-minute drive from South Beach and the Port of Miami.

For more information on JW Marriott Marquis Miami, visit [url]www.marriott.com/miamj[/url].

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http://www.elitemeetings.com/property/jw-marriott-marquis-hotel-miami/ Posted 07 May, 2010 by Paul Pebley MIAMI (Feb. 8, 2010) - When the 313-room luxury JW Marriott Marquis Miami makes its debut this Summer, it will court brides with dramatic wedding venues and cater to a sophisticated bridal party, seeking stylishly appointed suites, refined dcor, fine dining, and dazzling city views.

Located on Miami's Avenue of the Americas, in the heart of one of the most exciting cities in the world, the first JW Marriott Marquis vows to provide an expertly curated wedding experience through personalized service and customized wedding packages. From the rehearsal dinner to the final farewell, the JW Marriott Marquis Miami will offer full catering options and experienced Certified Wedding Planners to assure that every last detail is perfectly executed. Expert caterers can assist in creating a five-star menu, delectable hors d'oeuvres and an exquisite cake with the workmanship, quality and taste that reflect the high standards of a world-class hotel.

Big or small; afternoon or evening; traditional or decidedly not; the 41-floor JW Marriott Marquis Miami will boast 80,000-square-feet of premium event space equipped to host any bride's dream wedding. Its selection of deluxe ceremony and reception spaces will feature high-end finishes, incredible sound distribution for a DJ or band to utilize, unparalleled setup flexibility and an abundance of natural light.

For extravagant weddings, the 20,000-square-foot, pillar-free Grand Ballroom will be a remarkable space that accommodates up to 1,800 people, yet can be divided to host more intimate events of any size. It will feature custom pendant chandeliers made of Murano glass, reflecting brilliant plays of light, and walls elegantly mixing uses of wood paneling, luxurious fabric, and alabaster. Brides may also opt for the junior ballroom, a beautifully appointed space that can host up to 225 guests. Ideal for cocktail receptions, an assortment of breakout rooms will also be available with convenient access to the Grand Ballroom.

"Fusing entertainment, sophistication, technology and design, the JW Marriott Marquis Miami will provide an elegant setting that reflects Miami's voguish style," says Paul Pebley, director of sales and marketing of the JW Marriott Marquis Miami. "Coupled with our superb guest services and our ability to orchestrate a unique wedding experience, the hotel is truly an unrivalled metropolitan wedding destination."

Housed within the city's new Metropolitan Miami development, the JW Marriott Marquis Miami will be at the epicenter of a true 24-hour city. Miami's lively art scene, sizzling nightlife, trendy boutiques, first-rated restaurants and spectacular architecture, with nearby beaches just a causeway away, will make for a fun-filled stay for the bride and her guests. To further enhance the guest experience, the hotel will include two entertainment/lifestyle floors with a world-renowned Jim McLean Golf School, one-of-a-kind 10,000-square-foot NBA approved basketball court, tennis court, media room, billiard room, virtual bowling alley, fitness center and full-service spa.

The hotel will offer breathtaking views of the city and Biscayne Bay with accommodations that are spacious, modern and sophisticated - pairing style and class with a sense of informality. Guest rooms will feature luxurious bedding, a pillow menu, plush bath linens, in-room computer with high-speed Internet access, 50" flat-screen high definition television, personal electronics connectivity panel, television embedded in the bathroom mirror and an in-room espresso maker.

The JW Marriott Marquis Miami will be located within the hotel tower of Met2, along with a second hotel, the new 44-room luxury boutique Hotel Beaux Arts Miami. Both properties are located at 345 Avenue of the Americas, a few blocks from the American Airlines Arena, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, and Brickell Avenue (Miami's Financial Center), and just a ten-minute drive from South Beach and the Port of Miami.

For more information on JW Marriott Marquis Miami, visit [url]www.marriott.com/miamj[/url].

http://www.elitemeetings.com/property/jw-marriott-marquis-hotel-miami/ Posted 07 May, 2010 by Paul Pebley Bethesda, MD - September 8, 2009 - Marriott International, Inc. (MAR:NYSE) continues to grow its luxury portfolio with the introduction of a JW Marriott Marquis hotel scheduled to open in downtown Miami in mid-2010. The 313-room JW Marriott Miami Marquis Hotel is being developed by MDM Hotel Group, LTD of Miami.

"The JW Marriott Miami Marquis will be a unique and visually stunning hotel that will welcome the world to this incredible city," said Don Semmler, executive vice president, full service brand management and operations, Marriott International. "We are thrilled to be working with MDM Hotel Group, LTD, a company recognized for its commitment to excellence, unparalleled service and exquisite taste. They are the perfect partner to introduce this special hotel and we are confident it will quickly become the finest address in Miami."

JW Marriott properties offer accomplished travelers a luxury travel experience with a distinct sense of place that appropriately reflects the genuine flavor of their surroundings. The Marquis designation is reserved for select downtown properties within the JW Marriott portfolio that offer the highest levels of comfort, technology, personal service, meeting facilities, privacy and world class amenities. JW Marriott Miami Marquis will be the pre-eminent downtown luxury hotel serving the business transient, group and leisure markets.

Accommodations at the JW Marriott Miami Marquis will be spacious, modern and sophisticated - pairing style and elegance with a sense of informality. Guest rooms will feature luxurious bedding, a pillow menu, plush bath linens, in-room computer with high-speed Internet access, 50" flat-screen high definition television, personal electronics connectivity panel, television embedded in the bathroom mirror and an in-room espresso maker.

Dining and recreation will be the centerpiece of the hotel. Guests will be able to choose from three restaurants, including db Bistro Moderne by famed French chef Daniel Boulud.

For relaxation and fitness, the hotel will offer recreation and lifestyle amenities on the 19th and 20th floors including an outdoor swimming pool, a 10,000-square-foot NBA approved basketball court, Jim McLean Golf School with virtual golf and golf lessons, a bowling alley, media room, billiard room, a state of the art fitness center and a world-class luxury spa.

Additional amenities will include a private access executive level and lounge, a fully appointed business center, cigar shop, wine shop and gourmet coffee bar.

For conferences and social events, the JW Marriott Miami Marquis will offer more than 80,000 square feet of flexible space, including a 20,000-square-foot column-less Grand Ballroom. A junior ballroom and variety of breakout rooms are conveniently accessible to the Grand Ballroom and all feature cutting edge technology and advanced sound and video distribution systems.

Hotel Beaux Arts Miami

In addition to the JW Marriott Miami Marquis, the Hotel Beaux Arts Miami will open within the same Met Miami development. Hotel Beaux Arts provides a private, urban retreat environment catering to the most sophisticated and influential business and leisure traveler. Situated on the 39th floor, with city and bay views, this architectural masterpiece offers distinguished guests total exclusivity. The hotel provides guests with their own private check-in and personal escort to 44 lavishly decorated guestrooms and suites that feature a modern elegance with plush bedding, exclusive Bang & Olufsen state-of-the-art video and sound systems throughout, hardwood floors and Italian marble bathrooms.

Located at 345 Avenue of the Americas, the JW Marriott Miami Marquis and the Hotel Beaux Arts are at the center of the new Met Miami entertainment and lifestyle complex, which is close to the Financial District, arts and culture, and American Airlines Arena - home of the Miami Heat, and a short drive from South Beach. Visit the hotels' websites for more information and additional images of the JW Marriott Miami Marquis Hotel and to learn more about Hotel Beaux Arts Miami.

A second 1,612-room JW Marriott Marquis is scheduled to open in Dubai in 2011. There are 43 JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts operating in 20 countries, with another 25 properties expected to open over the next three years, bringing the total portfolio to more than 60 hotels in 27 countries.

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