Overland Park Marriott Completes $20 Million Renovation Transformation of 398 rooms, 14,000 Square Feet of Meeting Space, Lounges and More

The Overland Park Marriott, known for its superior service and premier location in the Metcalf Avenue Corridor, announced today the completion of a $20 million hotel renovation that dramatically updated the hotel's exterior and interior to create a more comfortable and accessible guest environment.

Overland Park, Kansas (PRWEB) November 20, 2008 -- The Overland Park Marriott (http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/mciop-overland-park-marriott/), known for its superior service and premier location in the Metcalf Avenue Corridor, announced today the completion of a $20 million hotel renovation (http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-photos/mciop-overland-park-marriott/) that dramatically updated the hotel's exterior and interior to create a more comfortable and accessible guest environment.

The renovation, which began in April, included all 398 guest rooms and suites, hotel corridors, concierge lounge, the ballroom and 14,000 square feet of meeting space (http://www.marriott.com/hotels/event-planning/travel/mciop-overland-park-marriott/). The beautifully updated meeting space offers in-house audiovisual technology and Red Coat service featuring "red button" 45-second response time. The 15 meeting rooms have updated sound and lighting systems, as well as new digital reader boards. They have been updated with new carpets and wall coverings in burgundy shades with blue and green highlights. Foyer space was also modified to include modern lighting and new carpet to create a great space for receptions or exhibits.

All guest rooms (http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-rooms/mciop-overland-park-marriott/) feature the Marriott Revive bed with luxurious linens and 37-inch, high-definition, flat-screen TVs, high-speed internet, and plug-in options for MP3 devices, digital cameras, camcorders or other electronic devices.

In addition to the interior, the hotel's exterior received a dramatic facelift, including a new color scheme using warmer and more vibrant colors. The landscaping was changed to include colorful pansies, roses and day lilies, and the signage on the outside of the hotel was updated.

"The exterior update gives the hotel a completely new look and feel, and greatly contributes to the city's overall revitalization and redevelopment of the Metcalf Avenue Corridor," said Mark Ravenscraft, area general manager of Marriott Hotels in the Kansas City market. "We are proud to be a long-time resident of this community, and we are equally excited to contribute to its continued growth and success."

The Overland Park Marriott is owned by Integrated Capital, LLC. For pictures or hotel renderings, visit www.overlandparkmeetings.com (http://www.regionsite.com/meetings/proppage.asp?MARSHA=MCIOP&source=vanity).

MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) is a leading lodging company with about 3,000 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, Horizons by Marriott Vacation Club, 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. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, Md., and had approximately 151,000 employees at 2007 year-end. It is ranked as the lodging industry's most admired company and one of the best companies to work for by FORTUNE®, and has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with the 2007 Sustained Excellence Award and Partner of the Year since 2004. In fiscal year 2007, Marriott International reported sales from continuing operations of $13 billion. For more information or reservations, please visit our web site at www.marriott.com.

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