Dallas Marriott City Center Announces Group Offers for Meeting Planners

    DALLAS, TX, May 08, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The newly renovated Dallas Marriott City Center, which unveiled its $14.5 million redesign in early 2012, announces its group offers for meeting planners looking for a convenient, stylish downtown hotel with state-of-the-art amenities, unparalleled service and proximity to the thriving Dallas Arts District.

Located at 650 N. Pearl St. at the Plaza of the Americas, the Dallas Marriott City Center is adjacent to the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Rail (DART) Pearl Street station for access to all of downtown Dallas and beyond. Within walking distance is The Dallas Arts District with the AT&T Performing Arts Center, Meyerson Symphony Center, Dallas Museum of Art and more. The hotel offers the following benefits for events and meetings planned and completed by Dec. 31, 2012:

--15 percent discount off retail rates.
--Three suites per 40 rooms actualized.
--Five concierge-level rooms for every 40 rooms actualized.
--Two drinks per room at the hotel's restaurant and bar, Centric, for every 40 rooms actualized.
--Free high-speed Internet access in all rooms.
--Concierge lounge available on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays for food and beverage function space (based on availability).

The hotel offers 22,000 square feet of adaptable and technologically advanced meeting space that includes 11 breakout meeting rooms with wired and wireless internet, plus onsite catering and audiovisual services. It also features the largest U.S. Marriott concierge lounge with a variety of communal, private, business and relaxation seating areas, complimentary beverages and snacks, Wi-Fi, Apple computers and TVs.

With more than 400 stylishly refreshed and quiet guestrooms, Dallas Marriott City Center provides in-room comforts catering to the business traveler, including high-speed Internet access, moveable desks and headboard reading lamps. Guests have access to the hotel's 24-hour business center services as well as the completely remodeled fitness facility. The adjoining Plaza of the Americas ice skating rink is also available for private group events.

Guests can enjoy onsite dining at Centric, the hotel's upscale restaurant with a Texas eclectic menu featuring fresh ingredients sourced from local producers. The stylish yet casual bar at Centric features local and regional flights of beer, wines by the glass and fresh-squeezed craft cocktails, and a private dining area is perfect for small gatherings or special C-level meetings.

"With its proximity to the Arts District and renovated facilities and guest rooms, Dallas Marriott City Center has everything on-site for a successful, memorable business or social event," said Dallas Marriott City Center General Manager Nour Laasri. "The hotel's new artistic Texas design theme gives a sense of place, and the great location offers multiple, easy opportunities for entertaining meeting breaks and evening excursions."

For more information, go to www.dallasmarriottcitycenter.com or call Marriott sales at 214-855-1792.

About Dallas Marriott City Center

Dallas Marriott City Center, located in the heart of downtown at the Plaza of the Americas, unveiled a complete multi-million dollar renovation in January 2012 featuring an eclectic Texas design developed by award-winning Duncan Miller Ullman Design. The hotel, within walking distance to the Dallas Arts District and adjacent to the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Rail Pearl Street station, offers more than 400 rooms, stylishly modern dining at Centric, 22,000 square feet of meeting space and a state-of-the-art concierge lounge that is the largest in the U.S. Marriott hotels. Connected to the hotel is a spectacular 15-story atrium that opens to a dining and retail complex, complete with an indoor ice skating rink. More information about the Dallas Marriott City Center is available at www.dallasmarriottcitycenter.com.

Marriott International's iconic business brand and flagship has 500 hotels in 60 countries. All Marriott hotels participate in the award-winning Marriott Rewards frequent travel program that allows members to earn hotel points or airline miles for every dollar spent. More information is available at www.meetthedriven.com.

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