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The Top Ten Marriott Hotel Locations

Making a Difference to Business Travelers

by Christina Xenos

The words business and pleasure seldom go together when the words business and trip are involved. The least women can expect from a hotel is safety, convenience and to take a long shot...comfort. So to offer a solution to the bare mediocrity of hotels that claim to cater to business travelers, Marriott Hotels offer these basics and more.

From the home office-like settings of Marriott's Room That Works®, to their Concierge and Executive levels where business travelers can enjoy complimentary continental breakfast, afternoon snacks and an honor bar in the hotel's lounge, a stay at a Marriott offers undeniable perks. And let's not overlook Marriott's on-site business centers that help women business travelers work more efficiently with faxing, photocopying, overnight shipping, and secretarial help. 

Marriott's Room That Works® is a guest room that also offers the amenities of an office -- right down to an ergonomic chair that guests can adjust to their height -- and is available in all Marriott Hotels and Resorts. Bedsides the adjustable chair, the room offers easy access power sources in the back of the lamp so there is no crawling on knees to find and outlet, a multifunctional phone that features a data port and voice mail.

A traveler who wants a change of scenery will enjoy the moveable desk that is built on casters so that it can be moved for work by the window or in front of the TV. Also, travelers who like to read, or even those who just work late, can enjoy the integral lamp that eliminates glare, making it easier to read papers as well as a computer screen.

Most importantly, however, Marriott is concerned about women business travelers' safety. With the request of a traveler, the hotel will provide escorts to a parked car or to the traveler's room.

"A security escort can be provided by either calling the front desk or the hotel's security department," said Scott Carman, media relations manager for Marriott. "A security escort can be provided anywhere at the hotel including to a guest's room and parking lot."

Marriott paves the way for a women business traveler's productivity in the arena of relaxation and fitness as well. For those travelers who wish to keep up with breaking news, they will find USA Today at their doorstep and most of the hotels listed in this article also feature an all-news channel. At the 10 hotels listed in this article, as with all the Marriott hotels, business travelers can stay energized with a delectable meal, a dip in the pool, a fitness center workout or make an appointment with the affiliated spa.

Atlanta JW Marriott Hotel, Lenox
Bring your meeting business to Atlanta's most savvy address. Connected to the elegant Lenox Square, stands the JW Marriott Hotel Lenox, a flagship Marriott hotel where any woman on the move will have everything she needs to be productive. The hotel has an elegant setting with over 17,000 square feet of meeting space and facilities designed for ultimate comfort, convenience, and privacy. This Marriott has beautifully appointed guest rooms with pampering amenities, recreation, and exquisite dining. All this and a level of service certain to exceed your expectations. This hotel also offers a full business center with secretarial services available and an indoor pool, full spa, health club, whirlpool, sauna and to assist travelers with travel plans, the hotel offers a Hertz rental car desk and an American, Delta airline desk. 
Atlanta Marriott


Chicago Marriott Downtown
Soaring 46 stories into the Chicago skyline, above the famed Magnificent Mile, the Chicago Marriott Downtown rises to every occasion. For women travelers and all guests alike, it provides incomparable service and an optimum location for business, leisure and meeting needs. The Chicago Marriott has an ideal downtown location. It is close to the Loop (Central Business District), shopping, popular attractions and it is easily accessible to both O'Hare and Midway airports. For a woman who wants to get things done, this hotel offers a full business center with a PC and printer available. It will also take care of any shipping or receiving. For downtime the hotel offers an indoor pool, health club, whirlpool and sauna. Chicago Marriott


Washington D.C. at Metro Center
In the heart of Washington's East End business district, the Marriott at Metro Center is within walking distance of DC's four largest law firms, the DC Convention Center and the MCI Center. The Marriott at Metro Center offers the amenities and services to give both the business and pleasure traveler what they need to make the most of their trip to Washington D.C.. For the business traveler, the metro center offers a full business center with secretarial services available. After a long day of work, enjoy their indoor pool, full spa or work out in their health club that features a whirlpool and sauna. Even travel plans are taken care of with the help of a rental car desk and an airline desk. Washington DC Marriott

Dallas Marriott Quorum
This Marriott Hotel located deep in the heart of North Dallas is only minutes away from the headquarters of numerous Fortune 500 Corporations. For travelers who seek to explore the area, they are surrounded by more than 160 dining and entertainment establishments and world-class shopping including the Dallas Galleria. After the usual hard day at play, the hotel offers a full business center with secretarial services available. An indoor and outdoor pool are there for the enjoyment of the Texas sun and for those who would rather stay in the shade, the hotel offers a full spa and a health club with a whirlpool.  Dallas Marriott Quorum


Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center
The Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center is nearing its completion of a $125 million renovation to re-establish the hotel as the area's premier luxury convention destination. Renovations will include 1298 refurbished guest rooms including 50 luxurious suites, renovation of the 100,000 sq. ft of meeting space, new all-day restaurant overlooking the Detroit River. In addition, motor and new guest lobbies, an additional 11,500 sq ft ballroom and new 71st floor restaurant featuring a spectacular 30 mile view of Canada and Detroit. Located in the heart of downtown Detroit overlooking the Detroit River. Currently, the hotel features 24-hour room service and Leonardo's Gourmet Bean Coffee Cart that features light food and beverage offerings for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The hotel is connected to Renaissance Center, the Global Headquarters for General Motors. Since it is in the heart of a business environment, this hotel offers a full business center with secretarial services available and health club to get toned up. Detroit Marriott


Los Angeles: Warner Center Marriott Woodland Hills
This hotel is ideally located in the Warner Center Business Park, in the heart of the West San Fernando Valley. Whether traveling for business, pleasure, or planning a meeting, the Warner Center Marriott focuses on what it takes to make a guest's trip successful. Enjoy the comfort of one of their guestrooms, each equipped with remote-control TVs, phones with voice mail and data ports. Sample the many tasteful options they offer in their Parkside Restaurant. Experience a refreshing change of pace in their indoor/outdoor pool or fitness center. Business objectives will stay on course with the convenient work stations, the services of a full business center and a secretary available with one request. Keep traveling with the help of their Hertz rental car desk. Warner Center Marriott

JW Marriott Hotel Miami
Experience the world-class luxury of the JW Marriott Hotel Miami, a 22-story premier business hotel and executive meeting center. Designed to surpass the demands of today's sophisticated traveler, the JW Marriott offers elegantly furnished rooms, with accommodating work areas and luxurious finishes. A  24-hour business center also is available on premise. The corporate executive can begin or end the day at the health club or with a refreshing dip the tropical outdoor pool. Miami Marriott


New York Marriott Marquis
What could be better than staying where the dazzle of Broadway meets the exhilaration of Times Square? The spectacular New York Marriott Marquis introduces business, leisure and meeting travelers to the luxury of one of New York's most exceptional hotels. The Marquis, located in the heart of Broadway and Times Square, is fifty stories of modern luxury that is exceptional for business functions and social events. This hotel offers perks such as limousine service and after arriving from a business meeting, copy and fax service can help get the rest of the work done. In down time the activities/tour desk make seeing the sights in New York a manageable task or take advantage of the health club and sauna to tone up and relax. NY Marriott Marquis


Philadelphia
Philadelphia's Marriott lies in the heart of the business district within walking distance from most city attractions. The Philadelphia Marriott commands a towering presence, rising to every occasion for business, leisure and meeting needs. Connected by skywalk to Pennsylvania Convention Center, it also gives easy access to the Philadelphia International Airport and AMTRAK. This hotel offers over 117,000 square feet of meeting space and rooms especially to accommodate the business traveler also with a full business center with a printer and secretarial services available. The Marriott is near shopping, dining, entertainment. If elected to stay inside, enjoy the indoor pool, whirlpool, sauna and health club. Plan further travel with a Hertz rental car desk and airline desk.
Philadelphia Marriott


San Francisco
With spectacular architecture, a premium location and friendly, efficient service, the San Francisco Marriott provides an accommodating hotel experience for business, leisure or meeting needs. The San Francisco Marriott is located in the heart of downtown, just steps away from the Moscone Convention Center and Yerba Buena Gardens. It also is approximately 25 minutes from the San Francisco International Airport and 35 minutes from Oakland International Airport. The San Francisco Marriott offers an unparalleled meeting location offering over 100,000 square feet of flexible meeting and banquet space. For the business traveler, it offers a full business center with a PC and printer available. Secretarial services also are available. After work, enjoy an indoor pool, health club, whirlpool, sauna or go all out with an appointment at the full spa this Marriott offers. Make plans to cruise down the coast with the Hertz rental car desk located in the hotel.  San Francisco Marriott