Birthplace of Rock and Roll Unveils Its Largest Hotel... Memphis Marriott Downtown's $14 Million Expansion is Music to the Ears Worldwide.Business Editors/Travel Writers MEMPHIS Memphis, city, ancient Egypt Memphis (mĕm`fĭs), ancient city of Egypt, capital of the Old Kingdom (c.3100–c.2258 B.C.), at the apex of the Nile delta and 12 mi (18 km) from Cairo. , Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 31, 2004 The Home of the Blues and Birthplace of Rock and Roll brings music to meeting planners' ears with the long awaited expansion of the 600-room Memphis Marriott Downtown, the largest hotel in the city of Memphis. The former 400-room hotel will unveil a $14 million expansion June 3, 2004, to include a new 14-story, 200-room tower, complete with guest rooms and suites boasting 9 ft. ceilings; 10 Executive Suites; first floor lobby connector; concierge floor and lounge; and an additional 5,100 square feet of meeting space. In lieu of the recent $95 million expansion of the hotel's partnering Memphis Cook Convention Center, which includes the 35,000 square foot South Hall and the 2100-seat Cannon Center for the Performing Arts, the city can accommodate 90 percent of major meetings held in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . "The joint partnership of the Memphis Cook Convention Center and the Memphis Marriott Downtown allows for a drastic increase in the capacity of hosting larger conventions, making Memphis the next 'hot city' in America," states General Noun 1. States General - assembly of the estates of an entire country especially the sovereign body of the Dutch republic from 16th to 18th centuries assembly - a group of persons who are gathered together for a common purpose Manager, Doug Edwards Douglas (Doug) Edwards (born January 21 1971, in Miami, Florida) is an American former professional basketball player who was selected by the Atlanta Hawks in the 1st round (15th overall) of the 1993 NBA Draft. . The partnership also includes an exclusive contract to cater all convention center events. Owned by Host Marriott and managed by Marriott International Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) is a worldwide operator and franchisor of a range of value and luxury hotels and related lodging facilities. Marriott currently has 2,300 accommodation properties in North America alone. , the property overlooks the Mississippi River Mississippi River River, central U.S. It rises at Lake Itasca in Minnesota and flows south, meeting its major tributaries, the Missouri and the Ohio rivers, about halfway along its journey to the Gulf of Mexico. and features 13,000 square-feet of meeting space with high-speed internet See broadband. and full A/V (1) (Audio/Video) Refers to equipment and applications that deal with sound and sight. The A/V world includes microphones, tape recorders, audio mixers, still and video cameras, film projectors, slide projectors, VCRs, CD and DVD players/recorders, amplifiers and capabilities including: 4,700 square foot Heritage Ballroom, and two executive boardrooms. An additional 300,000 square feet of meeting and exhibit space is available at the adjoining Memphis Cook Convention Center, including the state-of-the-art 28,000 square foot Grand Ballroom. All rooms feature high-speed internet access, two-line telephone with data ports, marble bathroom vanity, in-room movies, newspaper, and complimentary coffee. Additional amenities: -- Three restaurants and lounges -- Indoor Pool -- Sauna and whirlpool -- Fitness center -- Business center -- Wireless High Speed Internet access in select public areas -- Valet Parking The hotel is a short trolley ride from AutoZone Ball Park, Fed-Ex Forum, Rock and Soul Museum, and minutes from Elvis' Graceland. Memphis Marriott Downtown participates in the Marriott Rewarding Events program, allowing meeting planners to earn Rewards points when hosting a meeting or event at a Marriott International hotel. To book a meeting, call (901) 527-7300 or http://www.memphismarriottdowntown.com |
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