Mar 22nd, 2011 at 2:00PM: The JW Marriott in downtown Chicago made it's official debut this month, the 50th JW to open among of a flurry of expansion in the luxury brand. With Gadling Labs just up the road in Chicago, the team stopped by for the opening gala to see what all of the buzz was about.
On the surface, Chicago's JW Marriott conforms well to the brand's standard -- that is to say, it is really nice. Despite a ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Chicago's JW Marriott opens its doors
Mar 22nd, 2011 at 2:00PM: The JW Marriott in downtown Chicago made it's official debut this month, the 50th JW to open among of a flurry of expansion in the luxury brand. With Gadling Labs just up the road in Chicago, the team stopped by for the opening gala to see what all of the buzz was about.
On the surface, Chicago's JW Marriott conforms well to the brand's standard -- that is to say, it is really nice. Despite a ...JW Marriott Los Angeles celebrates first birthday with $1 room packages
Feb 11th, 2011 at 10:00AM: Want to live like an A-lister for just a dollar? That's just what will happen to ten lucky travelers who book the JW Marriott Los Angeles at L.A. Live's special first birthday package.
The hotel, celebrating its first anniversary on February 15, is offering a "Happy Birthday" package to the first ten reservations. The package, valued at almost $4,000, includes:
· Overnight ...Daily Pampering: Reidel Room at JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong
Dec 14th, 2010 at 4:00PM: What's better than a night of fine wine and cocktails? An evening of fine wine and cocktails served in some of the best crystal stemware available.
With around 40 wines to choose from by the glass and 170 by the bottle, the world's only Reidel Room at the JW Marriott Hong Kong ups the experience of a night out for wine lovers by offering pours in top-line Riedel crystal glassware. The elegance ...JW Marriott opens in Chicago
Nov 10th, 2010 at 11:00AM: Marriott certainly is making the rounds. The first ever JW Marriott Marquis opened in Miami last week and coming Thursday, Nov. 11, the JW Marriott Chicago will open its doors.
Situated in the historic Continental & Commercial National Bank Building in Chicago's financial district, the JW Marriott Chicago will be the first of its brand in the windy city. Occupying the first 12 floors of the ...World's first JW Marriott Marquis opens in Miami
Nov 5th, 2010 at 2:05PM: When entertainment and luxury combine with travel, the options are endless (and often glamorous). Setting a new premise for hotels around the world, the first ever JW Marriott Marquis Miami opened its doors in downtown Miami to a celebrity-infused, technology-studded event that merged sophistication, design, art, fashion and fun into one massive space.
The very first JW Marquis-branded hotel ...JW Marriott Hotels introduce 'wine ambassadors'
Oct 18th, 2010 at 3:00PM: Sometimes you just need a good glass of wine, but how do you know what label goes well with the bar food of your choice? Helping to heighten the wine-tasting experience for its guests, JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts has introduced a Wine Ambassador program at its worldwide hotels.
The JW Wine Ambassadors represent the highest level of wine expertise at the individual hotel. The program will ...JW Marriott Marquis Miami to build 50,000 square-foot indoor sports, entertainment complex
Aug 18th, 2010 at 3:00PM: JW Marriott Marquis Miami is feeling the heat, and building a 10,000-square-foot NBA-approved arena to quench its fever. When the hotel debuts in October, the new two-story entertainment facility will feature a basketball arena, as well as a full-size tennis court, world-renowned Jim McLean Golf School, Rik Rak Spa & Salon, virtual bowling alley, Met 2 Fitness and more.
The multiplex ...Five signs that the hotel meeting business is recovering
Aug 17th, 2010 at 2:30PM: Business meetings are back in style. Group customer is on the rise for the hotel business, signaling that the corporate crowd Is getting back out on the road. Joining the party are other groups, such as associations, sports teams, religious groups, social organizations and the military, according to USA Today.
The U.S. Travel Association is predicting a 7 percent increase in meeting and ...Courtyard by Marriott helps guests count calories
Jul 20th, 2010 at 3:30PM: Courtyard by Marriott is getting into the spirit of dieting. The hotel chain is revamping their menus and offering additional information next to items, including calories and fat count.
The "calorie count menus" will be available later this month at The Bistro - the hotel's food and beverage outlet. The Bistro, which is located in more than 150 hotels in North America and plans to double by ...JW Marriott plans 40 hotels in India by 2013
Apr 8th, 2010 at 1:00PM: Executives at the JW Marriott offices are busy planning the future. First came the announcement that JW Marriott plans to double its hotel presence in Europe by 2015, and now the hotel group plans to add another 40 hotels in India by 2013.
So, just where does the luxury hotel brand plan to put all of these hotels?
"We will be opening five JW Marriott hotels in Chennai, Bangalore, Pune (two) ...Hotel Review: JW Marriott, Ritz-Carlton wake up downtown L.A.
Mar 30th, 2010 at 3:00PM: L.A. LIVE - the sports and entertainment complex that envelops the Nokia Theater and STAPLES Center - is hoping to change the way people view downtown Los Angeles. Thanks to the stadiums, restaurants, nightclubs, shopping and outdoor pavilions that opened in October 2007, downtown Los Angeles was revived with a faint heartbeat. Now, two new hotels are opening their doors in an effort to wake up ...Marriott International to open first luxury hotel in Jordan
Mar 12th, 2010 at 11:00AM:
The Marriott International hotel group will open its first luxury hotel in Jordan in 2013.
The 264-room JW Marriott Hotel Aqaba will sit on the northern beach of the Gulf of Aqaba and provide easy access to top tourist spots including Petra and Wadi Rum. Marriott is boosting the "stylish, contemporary JW Marriott Hotel Aqaba will complement its exterior environs with public areas that offer ...Marriott elite members get free Internet - the rest of us can still pay for it
Mar 9th, 2010 at 1:30PM: Starting May 7th, all gold and platinum members of the Marriott Rewards frequent guest program will get free Internet access when they stay at a Marriott, JW Marriott or Renaissance hotel.
All other Marriott properties already offer free Internet access for all their guests, so if you are staying at a Courtyard, Fairfield Inn, Springhill Suites, Residence Inn or TownePlace Suites, you won't ...Mayan retro spa in Cancun
Apr 13th, 2009 at 3:00PM: A great massage needs no embellishment. The simple act of kneading stress from your body is enough. Warm Jacuzzi waters afterward complete the experience, especially when washed down with crisp cucumber water. A twist that enhances the experience, though, can matter, as I learned at the JW Marriott's spa in Cancun, Mexico.
The on-site spa infuses its treatments with Mayan ritual, adding a sense ...
