Marriott to Open Redmond Marriott Town Center Hotel

Marriott to Open Redmond Marriott Town Center HotelWASHINGTON, Apr 14, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) today announced that the first full-service hotel in Redmond, Washington, the Redmond Marriott Town Center, is scheduled to open in June 2004. The 262-room property is located at 7401 164th Avenue and is owned by Western International and managed by Marriott International. The hotel plans to employ over 125 associates. The Redmond Marriott Town Center is part of Marriott's strategy to increase its presence in emerging markets across the U.S.

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"We're very proud to be downtown Redmond's first full-service hotel," said Jeff Hart, general manager, Redmond Marriott Town Center. "This is an exciting new property that offers business and leisure travelers easy access to everything this wonderful destination has to offer, including world-class shopping and dining, wine tasting, and a diverse selection of recreational activities."

Redmond is just 14 miles east of downtown Seattle and is one of the fastest growing cities in Washington State. The Redmond Marriott Town Center is ideally situated next to the Redmond Town Center, which features Bon Macy's, over 100 specialty stores and more than 15 restaurant and entertainment venues. The hotel is convenient to many area businesses, including Microsoft corporate headquarters, AT&T Wireless, Eddie Bauer, Ericcson and Nintendo America. Major attractions nearby include, Burke Gilman Trail; Lake Washington; numerous wineries; the quaint towns and villages of Redmond, Kirkland and Woodinville; Marymoor Park; and of course, downtown Seattle. SeaTac International Airport is approximately 26 miles away.

Ideal for both business and social occasions, the Redmond Marriott Town Center offers 10,000 total square feet of meeting space, including a 5,824- square-foot Grand Ballroom, divisible into four smaller spaces. Two boardrooms and three additional meeting rooms with a total of 4,000 square feet of space are also available. Technological capabilities include wireless high-speed internet access throughout the hotel, including all guest rooms, meeting rooms and public spaces. A self-service business center is also available to meet guests' needs.

The Redmond Marriott Town Center welcomes guests with a dramatic Porte Cochere. The inviting lobby is elegantly appointed and features fabrics and stone with a palette of green, gold and burgundy jewel tones. Guest rooms have a fresh residential feel and feature the signature "Marriott Bed," with quilted-top mattresses, upgraded down blankets, oversized comforters and feather pillows. Amenities include individual climate control, two-line telephones with voice mail and data ports, high-speed internet access, wireless capabilities, cable television with pay-per-view movies, in-room coffee and tea service, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, and a work desk with ergonomic desk chair.

The hotel's restaurant, with separate sidewalk entrance, offers Pacific Northwest coastal cuisine with a Mediterranean flair for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The interior design features an abundant use of wood, stone and patterned carpet, complemented by soft lighting and a signature display wall of premium wines. Guests can also enjoy cocktails, appetizers and light snacks in the hotel's lounge area.

Other hotel features include room service, 24-hour fitness center, outdoor pool and whirlpool, gift shop, guest laundry and laundry valet service. A concierge level with upgraded amenities and concierge lounge serving daily continental breakfast and cocktails is also available.

For more information, contact the Redmond Marriott Town Center Sales Office at (425) 498-4120, call the Marriott Worldwide Reservations Center at (800) 455-8254, or visit www.redmondmarriott.com. Marriott Hotels & Resorts properties participate in the Marriott Rewards^® frequent guest program, offering members a choice of points towards a free vacation or frequent flier miles for every dollar they spend at Marriott International hotels and resorts. With more than 2,400 participating hotels and almost 20 million members, Marriott Rewards is the world's most popular frequent guest program and features more resorts, on-site golf and spas than any other hotel company

MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE: MAR) is a leading worldwide hospitality company with over 2,700 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 Ramada International brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott Vacation Club International, Horizons, The Ritz-Carlton Club and Marriott Grand Residence Club brands; operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate housing through its Marriott ExecuStay division; and operates conference centers. Marriott is also in the synthetic fuel business. The company is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and has approximately 128,000 employees. In fiscal year 2003, Marriott International reported sales from continuing operations of $9 billion. For more information or reservations, please visit our web site at www.marriott.com.

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