Grupo Azur & Marriott to Develop the 147-room Courtyard in Guatemala City, Guatemala to Open in 2016

. November 17, 2014

Guatemala City, Guatemala; - November 17, 2014 - Marriott Internatinal announced today plans to open the first Courtyard by Marriott brand hotel in the bustling Guatemala City. The hotel project was signed with Grupo Azur, a family owned company that invests in real estate, hospitality and restaurants.

The 147-room Courtyard by Marriott hotel, scheduled to open in 2016, will be located in the middle of Guatemala City's Zona 10, also known as Zona Viva, an area known for leisure and business travel.

"The Courtyard by Marriott brand was a perfect fit for this hotel and, combined with Marriott's backbone and sales engine, we are confident that the hotel will be highly successful and play a large role in the continued emergence of city of Guatemala City," said Manuel Arzu, of Grupo Azur, and the leading architect behind the design of the hotel.

"The new hotel in Guatemala will be a significant milestone in our rapid expansion across Central America," said Craig S. Smith, President of the Caribbean & Latin America at Marriott International. "The property will feature a modern, functional design while embracing Guatemala's vibrant culture and the amenities travelers trust from our globally renowned Marriott International brands."

"With the success of the brand across the Caribbean and Latin America, the Courtyard by Marriott brand has become a favorite amongst regional travelers", Laurent De Kousemaeker, Chief Development Officer, Caribbean & Latin America, Marriott International. "Guatemala City is known for its large presence of multinational corporations, making the hotel's central location an excellent option for the modern business traveler."

The hotel will feature the brand's refreshing business lobby, lobby bar, a casual dining restaurant, flexible meeting space and recreational facilities including a state of the art gym. Additionally, it will include the brand's new modern guestroom design.

About Courtyard by Marriott

The Courtyard by Marriott brand features hotels with a refreshing environment that helps guests stay connected, productive and balanced while traveling. Intuitive services and design accommodate guests' desire for choice and control and allow them to use the public space and guest rooms to meet all of their needs while on the road. With more than 900 locations in 37 countries, Courtyard has more locations than any other Marriott International brand.

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