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MARRIOTT HOTELS DEBUTS IN ONE OF COLOMBIA'S MOST VIBRANT DESTINATIONS WITH THE OPENING OF BARRANQUILLA MARRIOTT HOTEL
Inspired by the Spirit of the Colombian Caribbean, the 191-Room Hotel Invites Guests to Immerse Themselves in Local Culture When Visiting Barranquilla
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[{"type":"text","content":"Inspired by the Spirit of the Colombian Caribbean, the 191-Room Hotel Invites Guests to Immerse Themselves in Local Culture When Visiting Barranquilla\nBETHESDA, Md., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott Hotels, the signature flag of Marriott Bonvoy's 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announced the opening of the highly-anticipated Barranquilla Marriott Hotel, a tribute to the vibrant city of Barranquilla known as the \"Golden Gate of Colombia,\" surrounded by lush tropical landscapes and the colors of the Colombian Caribbean. Featuring modern, thoughtful design, several food and beverage outlets, a serene outdoor pool, as well as ample meeting space, the new hotel is set to become an ideal destination for global travelers who appreciate the blend of business and leisure travel, while learning and experiencing new cultures. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\"Colombia is a destination known for its lively and rich culture with Barranquilla being a bustling seaport and the capital of Cumbia music. We are excited to expand the company's presence in the country with the opening of Barranquilla Marriott Hotel,\" said Brian King, President, Caribbean and Latin America (CALA), Marriott International. \"Marriott Hotels has always been a place where guests can seamlessly blend work and relaxation, and Barranquilla, with its vibrant business community, charming heritage, and everchanging food scene, all perfectly located on the banks of the Magdalena River, is the ideal home to this new state-of-the art hotel.\"\nExemplifying Marriott Hotels' continued evolution, guests are drawn in by contemporary, comfortable spaces, inviting them to relax as soon as they arrive beginning with the Greatroom lobby – a stylish hub of the hotel that allows guests to combine work with pleasure. The 191 spacious guest rooms and nine suites feature a modern, thoughtful design characterized by warm wood tones reflecting the tropical dry forest vegetation typical for the area, bright and cheerful colors, flooded with natural light and weaving in uniquely Colombian character. Each room features technology-enabled work surfaces, open closets to alleviate fears of leaving clothes behind, relaxing bathrooms, and LED TVs. Additionally, through the first-of-its-kind, longstanding partnership with Marriott Hotels and TED, guests will have access to specially curated in...