Welcoming the New Year, the Suzhou Marriott Hotel opened its doors to guests, offering luxurious accommodations, exquisite restaurants, modern design and great meeting space. The new hotel incorporates the latest innovations of Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International’s performance-driven brand. Operating under a long-term management agreement between Marriott International and Suzhou New Development Investment Co., Ltd, the property’s general manager is Jerry Miao and director of marketing is Loren Zhu.

In celebration of its opening, the hotel currently offers a special introductory rate of CNY 788 per night for deluxe accommodations, complimentary internet access and breakfast buffet for two, valid until March 31, 2010.

Situated in an ideal downtown area for business travelers, the Suzhou Marriott Hotel is located in close vicinity to the new high tech development zone, adjacent to Suzhou Government and Administrative Service Center, with easy access to Suzhou International Expo Center and China-Singapore Suzhou Industrial Park.

Spacious guest rooms are designed to accommodate both leisure and business visitors, featuring plush new bedding, bathrobes, flat screen television, ergonomic chairs, high speed internet and a well lit full-sized desk. The executive lounge is located on the 48th floor and boasts a superior view of the city.

In keeping with Marriott’s global redesign of the traditional hotel lobby into a social hub, the Suzhou Marriott Hotel lobby space is open and inviting. Various defined zones allow guests to utilize the space for a range of activities, including socializing, independent relaxation, business meetings or simply having a meal. Located in the lobby area are two food and beverage outlets. The Lounge is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, while the stylish Pulp Bar serves up drinks, dinner, music and entertainment.

Three Specialty Restaurants

The hotel also offers three specialty restaurants featuring international cuisine and local favorites. Man Ho is the hotel’s signature restaurant, serving Cantonese and local dishes, fine French wines and Chinese liquors. The restaurant also has five private rooms with personal hostesses, perfect for small parties. The rustic décor and large wood fire oven at the Alto Vino creates a comfortable and inviting environment for fine dining. Southern Italian dishes dominate the menu and the stylish restaurant is positioned as the best Western style restaurant in Suzhou. Asia Bistro is a reasonably priced three meal a day buffet restaurant that serves a variety of Asian cuisines. Fresh ingredients prepared at lively cooking stations are sure to entice guests looking for a tasty feast.

Staying fit on the road is not a problem at the Suzhou Marriott Hotel that offers a 24-hour fully equipped fitness center comprised of the latest cardio machines, strength training gear, free weights and an indoor swimming pool. Guests can also experience the ultimate relaxation at Marriott’s award-winning Quan Spa, where they are rejuvenated by hydrotherapeutic treatments and massages using pure essential oils and natural fruit extracts.

Meetings and Events

The hotel’s ideal location makes it a great venue for meetings and social events. Furnished with the newest audio and visual equipment, it offers 17,000 square feet of flexible space, consisting of 13 meeting rooms and a ballroom of almost 5,000 square feet for up to 450 people.

Suzhou Marriott Hotel along with over 3,100 Marriott-affiliated hotels worldwide, participate in Marriott Rewards, the guest reward program that allows its over 30 million members to earn points or airline miles for each dollar spent during each stay.

In addition to the newly opened hotel, Marriott’s portfolio in the city also includes

380-room Renaissance Suzhou Hotel. A third addition, 267-room Courtyard by Marriott Suzhou is currently under development and is expected to open later this year. Suzhou Marriott Hotel is the tenth property to be flagged under the Marriott Hotels and Resorts brand in the country.

Marriott Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International’s iconic business brand and flagship, inspires your best performance during travel and helps you work, relax and recharge in your own way, at nearly 500 hotels in 60 countries. Marriott continues to accommodate life on the road for discerning business and leisure travelers, offering warm, professional service; sophisticated yet functional guest room design; lobby spaces that facilitate working, dining and socializing; meeting and event spaces and services that are the gold standard; and expansive, 24-hour fitness facilities. 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 during each stay. For more information, visit .

Nina Herrera-Davila
(301) 380-2691
Marriott