31 Oct 2017
Yogyakarta, Indonesia, October 31, 2017 – Marriott International, INC (NASDAQ: MAR) announces the opening of the first Marriott branded hotel in Indonesia that is also the latest internationally branded hotel in Yogyakarta, the Yogyakarta Marriott Hotel.
“We are extremely excited to introduce the Marriott Hotels' 'Travel Brilliantly' ethos to a new destination. Indonesia is one of our fastest-growing source markets for both domestic and international travel and it is only fitting that the Yogyakarta Marriott Hotel is in such a historic and culturally significant destination,” said Mike Fulkerson, Brand & Marketing, Vice President Asia-Pacific, Marriott International.
Yogyakarta Marriott Hotel is nestled in a strategic location where guests can easily immerse with local culture and explore the city's tourist destinations. The 18th-century historical Keraton Royal Palace and The Borobudur Temple, one of the world's largest Buddhist temple and a UNESCO World Heritage, is only an hour by car.
All 347 guestrooms and suites are designed in the Marriott Modern style balancing utility with style and equipped with the latest technology and fast Wi-Fi connection for those who'd like to stay connected while on the road. To inspire a brilliant stay for guests, Yogyakarta Marriott Hotel houses a boardroom, seven meeting rooms and several pre-function areas to host various business meetings and intimate events. The 1,870-square-meter pillar-less ballroom is the largest in Yogyakarta, making it the grandest venue in town for special celebrations.
“Yogyakarta Marriott Hotel is not only the newest hotel in the historic city, but is also leading the pack in terms of innovative meeting facilities for business travelers as well as easy access to all of the city's tourist attractions,” said Alain Rigodin, General Manager, Yogyakarta Marriott Hotel.
Yogyakarta Marriott Hotel offers a dynamic selection of delicious local and international food and drinks at three creative dining venues, complemented with Marriott's thoughtful service. The all-day dining Yogyakarta Kitchen boasts a modern design with an interactive open-kitchen buffet concept, while the Taman Sari Bar & Grill specialty restaurant is a fine choice to unwind with a view of the swimming pool. The Lounge on the lobby provides a convenient atmosphere for casual meetings and an inviting atmosphere to unwind with a cocktail in the evenings.
Facilities are thoughtfully designed to create an excellent stay experience. Being the largest club lounge in town, the M-Club makes an exclusive place to indulge in some drinks over a small talk. The holistic sanctuary Quan Spa will pamper guests with selections of beauty rituals to align the body and mind and restore clarity, while the Exercise Room will keep everyone fit with cutting-edge workout machines. Guests can also simply plunge into the outdoor swimming pool to refresh and relax. A direct access to the largest shopping mall and entertainment in Central Java gives guests an easy access to taste the modern vibe of Yogyakarta city.
Located only 20 minutes away from Adi Sutjipto International Airport, the hotel takes the city's hospitality standard up to a higher level by providing innovative facilities where business meets leisure.
For more information, please visit http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/jogmc-yogyakarta-marriott-hotel/.
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About Yogyakarta Marriott Hotel
Yogyakarta Marriott Hotel is the first Marriott branded hotel in Indonesia that sets a new standard in Yogyakarta's hospitality industry with its record-breaking facilities where business meets leisure. The hotel features the largest pillar-less ballroom and Club Lounge in town, the most guestroom inventory with 347 rooms, and the latest design with an interactive open kitchen concept at the all-day dining Yogyakarta Kitchen restaurant. This is the latest five-star hotel in the city where traditions meet modern life. Cultural sites like the Keraton Royal Palace and Malioboro Street are only 20 minutes away, while the largest shopping mall and entertainment center in Central Java is right next door.
About Marriott Hotels
With nearly 550 hotels and resorts in over 55 countries and territories around the world, Marriott Hotels is evolving travel through every aspect of the guest's stay, enabling the next generation to Travel Brilliantly. Boldly transforming itself for mobile and global travelers who blend work and play, Marriott leads the industry with innovations, including the Greatroom lobby and Mobile Guest Services that elevates style & design and technology. Marriott Hotels is proud to participate in the industry's award-winning loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® which includes The Ritz-Carlton Rewards®. Members can now link accounts with Starwood Preferred Guest® at members.marriott.com for instant elite status matching and unlimited points transfer. To learn more, visit www.MarriottHotels.com. Stay connected to Marriott Hotels on Facebook, @marriott on Twitter and @marriotthotels on Instagram.
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of more than 6,000 properties in 30 leading hotel brands spanning 122 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts. The company also operates award-winning loyalty programs: Marriott Rewards®, which includes The Ritz-Carlton Rewards®, and Starwood Preferred Guest®. For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com. Connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on Twitterand Instagram.
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