(October 1, 2004) AUSTIN, TX – Marriott International, along with Horseshoe Bay Resort Ltd., controlled by Jaffe Group Ltd. of San Antonio and Sarofilm Realty Advisors, announces the official grand opening of the multi-million dollar 349-room hotel and conference center in Horseshoe Bay, Texas. This is Marriott’s first Resort Hotel in Texas.
One of the unique features of this hotel is guests automatically become temporary members of the existing 6,500-acre Horseshoe Bay Resort, enjoying full-access to all of the amenities including three Robert Trent Jones, Sr. championship golf courses (Ram Rock, Slick Rock and Apple Rock); the one-of-a-kind, 18-hole landscaped and night-lit Whitewater putting course; the full-service Horseshoe Bay Resort Bayside Fitness Club and Spa; world-class tennis; watercraft rentals; four outdoor resort-style pools; whirlpools with Hill Country views; bicycle rentals; a cozy private beach; and a private, 6,000-foot airport runway that can accommodate up to a DC-9 jet.
Guest rooms include the following amenities: 349 rooms including 105 suites; 2 phone lines, high-speed Internet access; personal voicemail; in-room coffee maker and tea service; refrigerator and in-room safe. The hotel features an outdoor resort-style pool with pool-side bar; complimentary self-parking and available valet service; 24-hour room service; concierge services including activities/tour desk; gourmet gift shop with coffee kiosk; guest laundry/dry-cleaning; Hill Country views from guest rooms; Lake LBJ views from guest rooms and a 24-hour, state-of-the art fitness center.
The Horseshoe Bay Resort Marriott Hotel offers unique, flexible, state-of-the-art meeting facilities designed to accommodate functions of all sizes. From small intimate settings to large gatherings, the hotel easily creates an ideal environment conducive to business featuring: over 22,000 square feet of exquisitely appointed meeting space, all of which is conveniently located on one floor to maximize meeting efficiency and attendance; over 21 meeting rooms; 12,000 sq. ft. ballroom, divisible into 8 sections, accommodates up to 1,200 for receptions and 1,000 for banquets; 2 private dining areas; outdoor function spaces overlooking Lake LBJ and the Hill Country; high-speed wireless internet available in all meeting rooms; state-of-the art technology in all meeting facilities and Marriott’s signature Red Coat program ensures a smooth-flowing and successful event
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE:MAR) is a leading lodging company with nearly 2,800 lodging properties in the United States and 69 other countries and territories. Marriott International operates and franchises hotels under the Marriott, JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Renaissance, Residence Inn, Courtyard, TownePlace Suites, Fairfield Inn, SpringHill Suites, Ramada International and Bulgari brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott Vacation Club International, Horizons, The Ritz-Carlton Club and Marriott Grand Residence Club brands; operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate housing through its Marriott ExecuStay division; and operates conference centers. The company is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and has approximately 128,000 employees. In fiscal year 2003, Marriott International reported sales from continuing operations of $9 billion. For more information or reservations, please visit our web site at www.marriott.com.
