Courtyard By Marriott Opens In Waikiki
Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) today opened the 400-room Courtyard by Marriott Waikiki Beach, the first Courtyard property in the world-famous resort destination, with a traditional Hawaiian blessing ceremony.
Honolulu, Hawaii (PRWEB) June 2, 2009 -- Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) today opened the 400-room Courtyard by Marriott Waikiki Beach, the first Courtyard property in the world-famous resort destination, with a traditional Hawaiian blessing ceremony.
"Courtyard has a loyal following worldwide and we are excited to introduce the brand to Waikiki," said Ed Hubennette, vice president, North Asia, Hawaii and South Pacific, Marriott International. "This is a wonderful property, budget-friendly and boutique-style chic in the heart of Waikiki. We are confident that it will resonate with Courtyard's leisure and business travelers."
The Hawaii hotel is centrally located and within comfortable walking distance to sunbathing and swimming off Waikiki Beach, shopping and exciting nightlife. It is also a short distance to visitor attractions such as the Honolulu Zoo, Waikiki Aquarium, Diamond Head and Ala Moana Center. The hotel will operate under a franchise agreement with Lodging Capital Partners LLC, owner of the property; Outrigger Hotels & Resorts will manage the hotel.
Formerly known as The Wyland Waikiki, the hotel underwent an extensive multi-million dollar makeover in 2007 that included renovation of all guest rooms, public areas and grounds. It developed a good following among travelers seeking full-service accommodations at Waikiki hotels at a moderate price.
"We are building on the success that the hotel has already achieved as The Wyland," said Steve Kisielica, principal, Lodging Capital Partners, LLC. "Reflagging it as a Courtyard brings an unmatched global brand and distribution system to the hotel and a name that is top-of-mind with consumers and synonymous with first-class service and standards. We are excited about our relationship with Marriott and the potential it holds for the hotel's future."
The 307 guest rooms and 93 one-bedroom suites at Courtyard by Marriott Waikiki Beach feature an island chic color scheme with sage cream, rattan, dark woods and a majority with private lanai (balcony), pillow top beds, 26" flat screen high-definition TV, high-speed Internet cable, refrigerator, coffeemaker with complimentary coffee, and cable TV with pay-per-view movies.
Courtyard by Marriott Waikiki Beach is offering a special USD $129 room rate per night. The offer is good through December 22, 2009 and subject to availability. Restrictions may apply. For reservations, call toll-free from the U.S. and Canada 877-995-2638.
The stylish lobby offers separate yet open nooks for impromptu meetings, casual conversations over coffee, cocktails or cognac. For dining, Spada Bar & Restaurant offers casual Italian fare and is open for breakfast and dinner with outdoor patio seating, and KIMOBEAN Hawaiian Coffee Company features grab and go hot and cold beverages, sandwiches and snacks for those in a rush.
Additional guest amenities include a business center with complimentary services including printing, high-speed Internet and wireless Internet data ports in the lobby; sun and pool deck; two swimming pools; Spa Pure day spa; a 24-hour fitness facility; and an entertainment room with a 65" flat screen TV and two Xbox game stations.
For small conferences, the hotel has an intimate size boardroom with fixed seating for 12, additional viewer seating for up to 20, a 52" wall mounted screen with full audio Internet access, and a wall mounted whiteboard and easel.
The hotel general manager is Jim Heather, and the director of sales and marketing is Roy Cordeiro.
For reservations or more information about the Courtyard by Marriott Waikiki Beach, visit waikikicourtyard.com.
The Courtyard by Marriott Waikiki Beach brings to 11 the number of properties in Marriott International's Hawaii hotel and resort portfolio (www.marriotthawaii.com). The popular Marriott Rewards frequent guest program, with more than 25 million participants, and the company's strong national and international sales programs have helped drive demand for more Marriott properties in Hawaii.
Marriott introduced Courtyard in 1983. Since then, the brand has grown into the company's largest brand and the world's 13th largest lodging chain with more than 800 hotels worldwide.
Editor's Note: JPG images of the blessing ceremony and property are available upon request.
About Lodging Capital Partners, LLC:
LCP was formed by David Sims, Bradley Falk, Steven Kisielica and John Merrill in 2005 and has become a premier owner of upper-upscale and luxury hotels. Since formation, LCP has invested in a portfolio with a valuation of over $1.3 billion. Asset purchases include: the Fairmont Orchid in Mauna Lani, the Drake Hotel in Chicago, the Four Seasons Austin, the Hotel Jerome Aspen, the Le Meridien Chicago and the Snake River Lodge & Spa in Jackson Hole, among others. Members of LCP have combined 100 years of experience in hotel valuation, acquisitions, financing, asset management and dispositions. The team has purchased over $4.0 billion of properties, implemented over $5 billion of financings, raised over $1.5 billion of public and private equity and sold $1 billion worth of assets, all of which related to full-service hotels and resorts. See www.lodgingcapital.com for additional information.
Visit Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) for company information.
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