Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) announced today the opening of the JW Marriott Denver at Cherry Creek. The 11-story, 196-room luxury hotel is located at 150 Clayton Lane and will operate as a Marriott franchise managed by Sunstone Hotels and owned by a partnership consisting of WB Cherry Creek, L.L.C. and Sunstone Hotels.

The JW Marriott Denver at Cherry Creek is part of the prestigious Clayton Lane development, which also includes Janus Funds’ world headquarters and soon to open two-story Crate & Barrel, North Italian Restaurant, Bob’s Steakhouse and John Atencio Jewelers. In addition, the development includes luxury condominiums and covered parking.

“We’re very proud to be the first JW Marriott in Colorado,” said Bob Trotter, general manager, JW Marriott Denver at Cherry Creek. “This is an exciting luxury hotel with a great location, unique design and an outstanding restaurant operated by one of the most recognized and celebrated restaurant groups in Colorado.”

The JW Marriott Denver at Cherry Creek is home to Mirepoix, a signature 100-seat restaurant and bar, operated by the nationally recognized Adega restaurant team, under the direction of one of Food & Wine magazine’s Best New Chefs of 2003, Chef Bryan Moscatello. Contemporary in its décor, Mirepoix features an open exhibition kitchen and a floating wine display that covers an entire wall of the room and constantly changes colors due to unique lighting. The restaurant is open daily and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The JW Marriott Denver at Cherry Creek provides convenient access to the acclaimed Cherry Creek shopping area with over 250 high-end retailers and unique boutiques all within walking distance. Other attractions and businesses within close proximity include the Colorado Convention Center, Denver Art Museum, Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Denver Museum of Nature and Science, The Denver Zoo and Denver Botanic Gardens. Centennial Airport is 13 miles away and Denver International Airport is 24 miles away.

The hotel’s oversized guest rooms are designed to meet the needs of business travelers, with complimentary high-speed internet access, a 32” flat screen TV, DVD-CD players, portable phones, an oversized desk with ergonomic desk chair, large safe and an in-room refreshment center. A luxurious bedding package includes a custom-made duvet cover with three sheets and feather pillows. Spacious bathrooms have an elegant, upscale residential feel with granite and marble surfaces. All have a glass-enclosed shower, separate bathtub and oversized custom-made granite-top vanity with custom trim, enhanced lighting and magnifying mirror. Egyptian cotton robes, extra thick towels and upgraded amenities complete the bathroom’s spa-like feel.

Ideal for business and social occasions, the hotel offers 5,660 square feet of meeting space, including a 3,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom. Dramatic sconces and domed chandeliers give the room a comfortable yet formal look, and a window-walled pre-function area features views of the hotel courtyard. The Junior Ballroom, divisible into the Astor, Bluebell and Rose rooms, offers seating for up to 150 in a sunlit space with western views. Intimate groups of up to 10 may utilize the boardroom, with a window wall, over-sized plasma screen TV and high-speed internet wireless connectivity.

Additional hotel amenities and services include a fully equipped fitness center, two outdoor hot tubs, 24-hour room service, full business center, laundry valet, and lobby gift shop with “to-go” coffee.

In mid-September, the hotel will be home to The Spa at Cherry Creek, a 9,300-square-foot full-service day spa and salon, available for use by hotel guests and the public. Developed in conjunction with the Antoine du Chez management group, the upscale ambience of the spa is in keeping with the sophisticated look and feel of the hotel. Fireplaces and water features provide a relaxing and inviting environment, and guest’s can spend the day enjoying spa treatments and having “spa service” meals delivered from the hotel’s Mirepoix restaurant.

For more information or reservations, call the JW Marriott at Denver Cherry Creek directly at (303) 316-2700, contact the Marriott Worldwide Reservations Center at (800) 228-9290, or visit the hotel’s web site at www.marriott.com. JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts properties participate in the company’s award-winning Marriott Rewards® frequent guest program. Members earn their choice of points toward free vacations or frequent flyer mileage for dollars spent at more than 2,400 Marriott hotels worldwide.

MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE:MAR) is a leading worldwide hospitality company with over 2,700 lodging properties in the United States and 68 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 and was ranked as the lodging industry's most admired company and one of the best places to work for by FORTUNE®. 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 marriott.com.

Matthew Carroll
301-380-8331/8009
Marriott