Travel & Recreation

Marina del Rey Marriott Hotel: A Beacon of Style on the Bay

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The Marina del Rey Marriott Hotel is more than just a place to store your luggage while you explore the local attractions and rest your head at night. As a world-class accommodation, the Marina del Rey Marriott offers all the modern luxuries you expect from a Marriott property, mixed with the cosmopolitan details of today’s hottest destinations. Round out your stay at the Marina del Rey Marriott with a visit to Glow, the on-site outdoor lounge, or enjoy an elegant meal at the hotel’s own Stones Restaurant.

Of course, the nearby sights, including Venice Beach and Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade, beckon as well. It’s no wonder that the Marina del Rey Marriott is a LA’s The Place Top Pick for 2010!

A view from the Marriott - the Santa Monica Bay/mountains

‘Glow’-ing Reviews

The Marina del Ray Marriott isn’t your parents’ Marriott. Case in point: Glow, the open-air lounge at the heart of the Marina del Rey Marriott. No less an authority than Playboy magazine cites Glow as one of the top 10 lounges in Los Angeles, and you’ll understand why as soon as you see this stylish space. Young professionals are flocking to Glow, where they can enjoy the surrounding fire pits, water treatments, and soothing lights while they sip on delicious cocktails and snack on gourmet bites under the stars.

Renowned local DJs provide the soundtrack at Glow, while you can make it an even more memorable experience with premium bottle service or by reserving time in a private cabana. But don’t be mistaken–this is no sleazy nightclub. Instead, at Glow you can relax with friends, have a conversation, and enjoy the music, without feeling overwhelmed. Glow is open to hotel guests and the general public, so drop by anytime, whether you’re visiting from afar or from the other side of town.

Bon Appetit

When you’re done partying, you can drop in at the Stones Restaurant, right on the hotel premises, for California-style breakfast and dinner. You can also sate your appetite at the Lobby Bar for lunch or dinner. Spend the rest of your day lounging by or swimming in the full-length pool, or get your blood pumping at the on-site fitness center.

Local Entertainment

Looking for more activities? You don’t have to go far. Marina del Rey’s waterways are right outside the door, and the Pacific Ocean isn’t much further. The world-famous Venice Beach and boardwalk are a short walk away, or a quick drive will take you to family-friendly destinations, cultural hotspots, educational exhibits and more–it’s your call. Several golf courses are less than 10 miles away, and extensive natural resources are all around, including beaches, mountains, and parks.

World-Class Amenities

After all these fabulous activities, you’ll be happy to know that you can look forward to resting your head on a plush bed with down comforters and designer duvets. The Marriott turns up the treats in each smoke-free guest room with upgraded bath amenities, as well as 32-inch HDTVs. And for guests who tend to mix business and pleasure, every room includes a generous work desk, and high-speed Internet is available throughout the hotel.

Event Facilities

Speaking of business, the Marina del Rey Marriott offers the services of expert event coordination professionals should you want to host a big celebration such as a wedding or an important business meeting. You can make use of 25 meeting rooms and a total of 18,000 square feet of meeting space, including a poolside facility that seats 700 in a total expanse of 7,000 square feet. Atop the hotel, the magnificent Bayview Ballroom offers a sprawling 360-degree view of the Los Angeles basin, from the shoreline to the mountains–there’s even a helipad for the ultimate in grand entrances and dramatic exits! Of course, you can also use it as an outdoor dance floor or dining area; take your pick.

Think you know the Marriott? Think again. As a Top Pick of 2010, the Marina del Rey Marriott will reset all your expectations, starting with the Glow lounge and spreading to every other corner of this grand facility. Nurse a drink in the open air, explore the local attractions, or simply lay your head on the opulent bedding–the Marina del Rey Marriott can take care of you on all fronts.

For reservations, visit Marina del Rey Marriott.

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Lanee Neil