Experience refreshing business... Courtyard by Marriott, Hyderabad

Courtyard by Marriott enters the Hyderabad market and brings to the city an International Business Chain with all its amenities

Mr. Chakradhar Reddy, ED, Viceroy Hotels Ltd. handing over the symbolic key for Courtyard to Mr. Ty Collins, General Manager, Courtyard by Marriott, Hyderabad; & Hyderabad Marriott Hotel & Convention CentreMr. Chakradhar Reddy, ED, Viceroy Hotels Ltd. handing over the symbolic key for Courtyard to Mr. Ty Collins,...

Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh, December 4, 2009 /India PRwire/ -- Marriott International Inc, the leading world-wide lodging company today announced the opening of its second property in Hyderabad with the launch of a chic & contemporary - Courtyard by Marriott.

Courtyard by Marriott, Hyderabad, nestled on the banks of the Hussain Sagar Lake is centrally located between Secunderabad - Hyderabad. The hotel is set to become the one-stop destination for warm and excellent services, a unique dining option and best-in-class amenities. The Courtyard by Marriott in Hyderabad will have 168 spacious rooms in two categories, fusing contemporary décor with a refreshing touch. Suited best for the business and leisure traveler, the hotel offers state-of-the-art meeting facilities divided into 7 zones comprising of a sprawling 6733 sq ft of space.

Courtyard by Marriott, Hyderabad will be among the first new age Courtyards in India to follow the MoMo Concept. The name MoMo Café comes from the idea of Modern Eating and Modern Living. The MoMo at the Courtyard Hyderabad will be a 3 meal period restaurant with an accent on oriental food including MoMo's. The menu is engineered to maximize F&B offerings, enhance the guest experience and minimize the number of ingredients to ensure every meal is a healthy one.

Mr. Rajeev Menon, Area Vice President, Marriott International - India, Pakistan,

Maldives and Malaysia, said, "Hyderabad is rich milieu of heritage and modernity. The hub for IT & ITES industries, we see potential for tremendous growth in this market. We are delighted to have launched our Courtyard brand in Hyderabad with a promise of delivering the best service quality that the city has ever seen. The Courtyard by Marriott, Hyderabad is a step towards the fortification of our commitment of bringing the best to this city and also the Indian markets."

He further added, "Courtyard by Marriott is one of our premium offerings and we have seen a phenomenal response for the brand worldwide. We launched the brand in India 3 years back with a property in Chennai and recently in Pune we foresee a strong growth trajectory for it in the Indian market. We have carefully studied the needs of the Indian traveler and are certain that the Courtyard by Marriott meets and exceeds them all."

The hotel is a perfect blend of contemporary design which offers comfort and functionality ideal for a business traveler as well as extended stay guests. The Wi Fi enabled public areas sets the tone for some 'Me Time' when you have some thing to get done after the days work. Get into the exotic Spa to loosen those taut muscles or just work out in our fitness centre.

Speaking on the occasion of the opening of Courtyard by Marriott, Hyderabad, Mr. Ty Collins, General Manager, Courtyard by Marriott, Hyderabad, said, "We are delighted to extend our hospitality to our patrons through one more hotel. This hotel is designed to provide services & facilities for business travelers who want all the conveniences of an upscale hotel but with a casual, open design where they can be totally at ease. We hope that the hotel will live up to our guests expectations and create a new dimension in the business class hotels".

With the opening of Courtyard by Marriott, Marriott would be the only hotel in the city to provide close to 500 rooms and the largest convention facility with 17 meeting rooms under one roof. This is a step to further consolidate Marriott's position as a preferred MICE destination in India. Advanced technology and facilities, warm hospitality, personalized services of Hyderabad Marriott Hotel & Convention Centre; & Courtyard by Marriott coupled with immense natural beauty and rich cultural heritage of the city offers unmatched services to the business community in India and abroad.

The brand Courtyard by Marriott, launched in 1983, has grown into one of Marriott's largest brand and the world's 12th largest lodging chain with more 8,000 Hotels worldwide. Courtyard by Marriott Hotels aspires to be the global leader in lodging for travelers who seek freedom and opportunity to disconnect from routine.

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About Marriott International Inc. (NYSE:MAR): is a leading lodging company with more than 3,100 lodging properties in the United States and 66 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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