Changzhou Marriott Hotel Welcomes Guests at the Tallest Skyscraper in Changzhou City

Changzhou, December 1, 2015 - Marriott Hotels, the iconic brand of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today expanded its portfolio in China with the unveiling of the 268-room Changzhou Marriott Hotel in Jiangsu Province. Under a long-term management agreement with its owner Changzhou Radio & Television Real Estate Ltd. Co., Changzhou, Marriott Hotel occupies the top floors of Changzhou Modern Media Center, a landmark as well as the tallest skyscraper in Changzhou.

The 333-meter Changzhou Modern Media Center is located in Xinbei district, the CBD area of Changzhou. Featuring convenient transportation and accessibility, Changzhou Marriott Hotel is only a ten-minute drive to both Changzhou Railway Station and Changzhou North Railway Station, and merely 30 minutes to Changzhou Ben Niu Airport. It is adjacent to Changzhou International Convention Center, Changzhou Olympic Sports Center and Wanda Shopping Mall.

'Marriott Hotels is our flagship brand. It is driven by innovation and is committed to enabling our guests to 'Travel Brilliantly,' while exploring new destinations. From the booking process to the departure experience, Changzhou Marriott Hotel reflects the excitement and vibrancy that our brand offers travelers. This new hotel is the jewel in the crown of our Marriott Hotels' portfolio in China and poised to be the pride of the city,' said Henry Lee, Chief Operations Officer of Marriott International, Greater China.

'We are honored to introduce this prestigious landmark hotel to Changzhou that artistically blends modern architectural design and hospitality with the city's cultural heritage. Our guests will be able to experience the state-of-the-art service, facilities and amenities as well as appreciating the profound history of Changzhou. The architectural design of the building is inspired by the 1,300 year-old Tianning Pagoda, which is the most famous reclaimed relic in Changzhou. The décor of guestrooms adopts the artistic elements of Jintan paper-cut, a National Intangible Cultural Heritage item from Changzhou. Guests will get a strong sense of place when staying in this magnificent hotel,' said Ivy Shi, General Manager of Changzhou Marriott Hotel.

The Marriott Hotel in Changzhou has 268 elegant and spacious panorama rooms featuring gorgeous views of the city skyline. Each room is equipped with the state-of-the-art facilities and amenities ranging from WiFi, luxurious bedding with down comforters and cotton-rich linens to spacious marble bathrooms and 42' flat-panel TV.

Changzhou Marriott Hotel offers a total of 1,900 square meters of meeting space with an 800-sqm grand ballroom, a 280-sqm premier ballroom and 11 meeting rooms that can be scaled for various functions and sizes.

Hotel guests can enjoy a myriad of local and international culinary delights at five food and beverage outlets: City Bistro features sumptuous buffet as well as an a la carte menu; The Hao Chinese restaurant offers authentic Huaiyang, Cantonese and local cuisine in an elegantly-appointed ambience; Tuscany Grill is an Italian grill room offering steaks, pastas, classic Italian desserts and signature Italian wines; The China Baking Company is a contemporary style bakery; The Lounge is a relaxing place to enjoy locally inspired cocktails, specialty drinks and signature Chinese teas.

Changzhou Marriott Hotel features a range of wellness options for travelers including an indoor swimming pool and a 24-hour health center.

Changzhou Marriott Hotel showcases the Marriott Hotels brand innovation by offering sophisticated, modern services and amenities that enable the next generation of travelers to Travel Brilliantly. Boldly transformed for mobile and global travelers who blend work and play, Marriott Hotels leads the industry by continuously introducing spaces that foster creativity including the Greatroom lobby. Mobile Guest Services and the Mobile request app elevates technology within the guest experience, alerting them to check-in and checkout, as well as an automatic confirmation when their room is ready. The Greatroom lobby concept features an open and flexible lobby space with all day menus for light bites and meals and full access to technology from Wi-Fi to power points for guests to use for business, leisure or time to themselves. 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 or reservations, please contact Changzhou Marriott Hotel at (86 519) 6801 8888 or visit www.marriottchangzhou.com. For more information visit Marriott Hotels website.

About Marriott Hotels
With 500 hotels and resorts in more than 50 countries around the world, Marriott Hotels is evolving travel through every aspect of the guest's stay, enabling the next generation to Travel Brilliantly. Boldly transforming itself for mobile and global travelers who blend work and play, Marriott leads the industry with innovations, including the Greatroom lobby and Mobile Guest Services that elevates style & design and technology. 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 Marriott Hotels website. To join the ongoing Marriott conversation, like us on Facebook (Facebook.com/Marriott) and follow us on Twitter (Twitter.com/Marriott, @Marriott).

About Marriott International
Marriott International, Inc . (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global leading lodging company based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, with more than 4,300 properties in 85 countries and territories. Marriott International reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 19 brands. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com.

Contacts:
Peggy Cheng
Marriott Asia Pacifc Public Relations
+852 2192 6146
peggy.cheng@marriott.com

Vivian You
Changzhou Marriott Hotel
+86 519 6801 8888
vivian.you@marriott.com

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