Connecticut's Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa Honored as "Best of the East" by Meetings Focus Magazine
GROTON, CT - October 20, 2011 - The AAA 4-Diamond rated Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa, located in Groton, CT, was recently honored by Meetings Focus East magazine as a “Best of the East” property in the Eastern United States and Eastern Canada. The hotel was one of only 50 properties in the Eastern region selected for this award. The 285-room Mystic Marriott is professionally managed by Waterford Hotel Group, Inc., a national hotel and convention center management firm.
The Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa was chosen by the readers of Meetings Focus East as a “Best of the East” property due to multiple factors, including quality of meeting space, guest rooms, staff and service.
“On behalf of the associates at the Mystic Marriott, we are extremely proud to receive this prestigious honor from Meetings Focus East,” commented Farouk Rajab, General Manager for the hotel. “This award is a true testament to the dedication of our team to providing our guests with the highest level of quality service.”
About the Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa
The Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa is located in the beautiful Mystic region of Coastal Connecticut. An architecturally stunning property with a resort feel, the Mystic Marriott welcomes business and leisure travelers alike. Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa, along with Octagon steakhouse, are AAA Four-Diamond rated facilities. The hotel consists of 285 rooms, including five luxurious suites, 25,000 square feet of meeting and pre-function space including two ballrooms, Octagon restaurant, a bar and lounge, a Starbuck's Coffee Bar, a fitness center, and the region's only Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa.
About Waterford Hotel Group
Waterford Hotel Group has experience operating virtually every type of hotel property, including select service properties, all-suite hotels, conference centers, and large full service and resort properties. The company's approach to hotel development and operations is hands-on, and features frequent site visits and constant communication with customers and partners. Additionally, Waterford Hotel Group offers centralized accounting, financial reporting, strategic marketing, human resources, and day-to-day operations management systems to increase market share and profitability at all properties. For more information, visit the company's website at www.waterfordhotelgroup.com.
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