Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa

Fresh from a $70-million makeover, the 532-room Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa,in Southern California's quintessential surf city of Newport Beach,brings a new wave of amenities to business travelers. The hotel features 40,000 square feet of versatile indoor and outdoor function areas that includes 31 meeting venues with high-speed Internet access. Large groups benefit from the Grand Pacific Ballroom, which seats up to 1,000 attendees, an on-site Exhibition area, and the services of expert culinary, lighting, and facilities staffs.

Along with the tony shopping and fine dining destinations of Fashion Island and Balboa Island respectively, an array of local attractions and activities include horseback riding, sailing, surfing, diving, and golf. And the Newport Beach Marriott's pool, fitness center, and Pure Blu Spa provide their own on-site options for escape between sessions.