Oak Brook Hills Marriott Resort Offers Wholly Renovated Conference Center Retreat Destination

Comprehensive $16 million modernization of Illinois golf resort and Oak Brook Hills conference center draws groups of up to 1500 attendees.

Oak Brook, IL (PRWEB) April 1, 2008 -- The Oak Brook Hills Marriott Resort, a Chicago golf resort and Oak Brook, Illinois hotel (http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-rooms/chimc-oak-brook-hills-marriott-resort/), is also the region's leading meeting and convention destination due to a recent $16 million renovation. With 42,000 square feet of suburban Chicago corporate meeting space and special event venues, the Oak Brook Hills Marriott Resort hosts groups from 3 to 1500 guests in a completely modernized and elegant setting.

All public areas of the Chicago resort--pre-function space, lobby, lobby lounge, restrooms, and restaurants--have received new furniture, carpeting, lighting, artwork, and vinyl, providing a seamless experience for meeting and special event guests. The Oak Brook conference (http://www.marriott.com/hotels/event-planning/business-meeting/chimc-oak-brook-hills-marriott-resort/) center includes 35 meeting rooms as well as a 14,342-square-foot Grand Ballroom, all of which feature new artwork, airwalls, carpet, vinyl, and new banquet chairs. Conferences and special events at the Oak Brook Hills Marriott Resort have access to event planning and setup, catering, and state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment.

During conference down time, guests of the Oak Brook Hills Marriott Resort enjoy completely renovated guest rooms, including the luxurious Revive® bedding and high definition plasma screen televisions with most also offering Marriott's Plug and Play technology. A new Concierge Lounge with a lovely outdoor seating area overlooking the Willow Crest Golf Course has also been built at the Oak Brook, Illinois hotel.

In addition to the Oak Brook conference amenities, the Chicago resort offers a wedding setting that is not only beautiful but also entertaining for guests. Weddings and special events are provided one of the most stylish banquet halls in Oak Brook, IL (http://www.marriott.com/hotels/event-planning/wedding-planning/chimc-oak-brook-hills-marriott-resort/) and amenities such as the challenging golf course, tennis courts, swimming, and two restaurants provide a destination event atmosphere.

For reservations or additional information about the Oak Brook Hills Marriott Resort, visit www.oakbrookhillsmarriottresort.com or call 630-850-5555.

About the Oak Brook Hills Marriott Resort

The Oak Brook Hills Marriott Resort, ideally situated 24 miles from downtown Chicago and halfway between O'Hare International Airport and Chicago Midway, features 386 fully renovated Oak Brook Hills hotel rooms and the 18-hole Willow Crest Golf Course. The Chicago area resort is complete with two Oak Brook restaurants, tennis courts, scenic trails, two swimming pools, a fitness rooms, whirlpool, and sauna. Functioning as a conference center retreat and special event destination, the Oak Brook Hills Marriott Resort boasts 42,000 square feet of meeting and event space for a teambuilding retreat, conference, board meeting, family reunion, or an Oak Brook wedding.

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