First Marriott Executive Apartments -- Set to Open in Riyadh

Marriott International will open its first Marriott Executive Apartments branded hotel in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in May 2012, when the Marriott Executive Apartments Riyadh Makarim will officially open for business. The exclusive Marriott Executive Apartments, Riyadh Makarim is designed for extended-stay business travelers and long family holidays, offering 117 beautifully appointed one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments overlooking the Riyadh skyline. It is strategically located in Al- Mather street adjacent to Riyadh Marriott Hotel, near King Fahd Medical City.

"Designed for extended stay travelers, Marriott Executive Apartments offers the convenience of a five-star, full-service hotel with the space, ambience and privacy of residential living," said Loren Nalewanski, vice president of brand management for Marriott Executive Apartments. "We are pleased to be bringing this brand to Saudi Arabia."

At the Marriott Executive Apartments Riyadh, Makarim each apartment is furnished to be a home away from home, with elegantly appointed bedrooms with en-suite bath, fully equipped kitchen and high-speed Internet, satellite television, DVD and CD players. Five-star amenities include dual-voltage electrical outlets, cordless speaker phones, private voicemail accessible from outside, interactive TV, wired and wireless internet connection, housekeeping services, room service, grocery shopping and dry cleaning service.

A five-star apartment hotel, dining options at the Marriott Executive Apartments Riyadh, Makarim, include room service and the Quick Bites Café serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can also enjoy a Grab-N-Go option, providing an ideal solution for business travelers on the go. In addition, a private area - the Resident"s Lounge – offers guests a place to unwind or socialize with other residents.

For reservations, contact the Marriott Executive Apartments Riyadh, Makarim Telephone: +966 1 477 9300 Fax:+966 1 4779089 Email:

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Marriott Executive Apartments provides upscale apartment accommodations for guests on extended stays of 30 days or longer outside the United States. Offering studios to three-bedroom apartments, they combine comfort of residential living and services of a Marriott hotel. Each property is influenced by local design elements and features state-of-the-art facilities and technology. All Marriott Executive Apartments 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 and booking, visit www.marriottexecutiveapartments.com