18 Oct 2018
Tags: Marriott International, Courtyard by Marriott, Ousia Investments
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – OCTOBER 18, 2018 – Marriott International Inc. announced it has signed an agreement with Ousia Investments to open Courtyard by Marriott West Melbourne, marking the debut of the brand in Melbourne. The 150-room hotel is a new-build, standalone project and is slated to open in 2021.
“We look forward to partnering with Ousia Investments to introduce Courtyard by Marriott West Melbourne,” said Paul Foskey, Chief Development Officer, Asia Pacific, Marriott International. “As our largest brand by distribution with more than 1,100 properties worldwide, Courtyard by Marriott continues to deliver results for the select service tier.”
Located at 50 Batman Street, on the edge of Melbourne's buzzing central business district in West Melbourne, Courtyard by Marriott West Melbourne is a 20-minute drive from Melbourne Airport and a short walk away from the city's celebrated dining, entertainment, sports and arts scene. Nearby attractions include Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre, Etihad Stadium, and Queen Victoria Market and Federation Square.
For the past 35 years, the Courtyard by Marriott brand has been dedicated to providing the best hotel experience to support its guests in pursuing their personal and professional passions. True to the brand, Courtyard by Marriott West Melbourne will feature guestrooms that combine stylish comfort with smart functionality, creating a modern environment suitable for working or relaxing. The hotel will also offer a signature restaurant with outdoor seating, a grab and go outlet, and communal public spaces.
Guests will have access to a range of amenities, including an outdoor, heated swimming pool and a 24-hour fitness centre with sauna and steam rooms. Meeting and event organizers will be able to take advantage of 250 square meters of flexible meeting space designed to welcome groups of all sizes.
“Marriott International is growing quickly in Australia, where we currently operate 19 hotels and have a further 19 in the pipeline,” said Sean Hunt, Area Vice President, Australia, New Zealand and Pacific, Marriott International. “Demand is on the rise for modern yet affordable accommodations that appeal to ambitious and enterprising guests, so we're delighted we've found the right site to debut the Courtyard by Marriott brand in the Melbourne market.”
For more information, please visit www.courtyard.marriott.com.
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About Courtyard by Marriott
Courtyard by Marriott offers a refreshing environment that helps guests stay connected, productive and balanced. Intuitive services and design accommodate guests' needs for choice and control. With more than 1,100 locations in over 50 countries and territories, Courtyard is proud to participate in the company's award-winning loyalty programs – Marriott Rewards®, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards®, and Starwood Preferred Guest® (SPG). The programs, operating under one set of unparalleled benefits, enable members to earn points toward free hotel stays, achieve Elite status faster than ever, and seamlessly book or redeem points for stays throughout our loyalty portfolio of 29 brands and more than 6,700 participating hotels in 130 countries & territories. To enrol for free or for more information about the programs, visit members.marriott.com. For more information or reservations, visit courtyard.marriott.com, become a fan on Facebook or follow @CourtyardHotels on Twitter and Instagram.
About Marriott International
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of more than 6,700 properties in 30 leading hotel brands spanning 130 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world. The company also operates award-winning loyalty programs: Marriott Rewards®, which includes The Ritz-Carlton Rewards®, and Starwood Preferred Guest®. For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com. In addition, connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on Twitter and Instagram.
Media Contacts
Beverly Cheng
Senior Brand PR Manager, Asia Pacific, Marriott International
+852 2192 6202
Alethea Lam
Vice President, Communications, Asia Pacific, Marriott International
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