JW Marriott Brand Names JW Marriott Marquis Miami “Hotel Of The Year” for Second Year in a Row
MIAMI - May 9, 2014 - The JW Marriott Marquis Miami—the first-to-market Downtown Miami hotel that infuses sophistication, design, art, fashion, and technology into a diverse landscape of business and pleasure travel pursuits—is proud to be named JW Marriott Hotel of the Year for 2013 for the second consecutive year. The award was announced by David Marriott, COO, Americas-Eastern Region based on unprecedented results in staff excellence, product innovation and overall guest satisfaction.
“For a hotel to go from a grand opening in 2010 to hotel of the year in 2012 and 2013, it is an honor and a true reflection of the level of service, dedication and excellence our people exhibit every day,” said Florencia Tabeni, General Manager of JW Marriott Marquis Miami and Hotel Beaux Arts Miami. “Our hotels are successful because of our team, and we are fully dedicated to continuing the JW Marriott tradition of providing the highest level of service in order to meet and exceed guest expectations.”
Since its opening, the JW Marriott Marquis Miami, in addition to being awarded Hotel of the Year two years in a row, has been recognized by Marriott with the Best New Product Award, twice with the Service Excellence Award for being #1 in Guest Satisfaction within the JW brand, and twice with General Manager of the Year award.
The JW Marriot Marquis Miami has set new standards in the Miami hotel scenery, offering over 300 guestrooms, a 50,000 square-foot indoor lifestyle and entertainment complex, and over 80,000 square feet of total meeting space. Last year, the hotel was not only recognized as Hotel of the Year, but also for their outstanding general manager, Florencia Tabeni, who was honored as General Manager of the Year for East region for her exemplary involvement in the hotel's development, opening and current stage.
In addition to being recognized as the JW Marriott Hotel of the Year, the hotel has also made its mark in the community. The hotel has become a market leader in the social gala market, hosting hundreds of high-profile events including, the Miami Children's Hospital Gala, St. Jude's Angels & Stars Gala; Diamond Ball; the Museum of Science's Annual Galaxy Gala; UM Sylvester Annual Gala; Sony Player's party; and Obama's Victory Fund event to name a few.
The hotel is also dedicated to adding to the city's growing art scene by contributing to the arts and culture. The hotel sponsors Art Basel, Design Miami, Art Miami, Art Wynwood and the Perez Art Museum, and is. Besides it's more than $250,000 in sponsorships, and its support of the Miami International Symphony Orchestra, Florida Grand Opera and other vibrant arts organizations, the hotel boasts a strategic partnership with Christie's, the world's leading art auction house. The partnership began during Art Basel 2010 when the hotel featured a popular exhibition of Post-War and Contemporary highlights which included pieces from artists such as Andy Warhol, Antony Gormley and Damien Hirst. Lastly, the hotel launched a museum-caliber art collection worth more than $1 million, called the Art of Reinvention comprised of a compilation of more than sixteen one-of-a-kind urban pieces that includes abstract sculptures, photography on aluminum, 3D hand-formed porcelain, and stained glass.
JW Marriott Marquis Miami has also earned accolades in a variety of categories from a broad range of highly recognized outlets, such as Conde Nast Traveler, Elite Traveler Magazine, Fodor's, Travel + Leisure, Travel Weekly, Trip Advisor and Wine Spectator. Each represents the achievements of the JW Marriott Marquis Miami and its devotion to excellence and quality service.
The JW Marriott Marquis Miami is located at 255 Biscayne Boulevard Way. For more information or to make reservations at the JW Marriott Marquis Miami, please visit www.jwmarriottmarquismiami.com or call 1-800-228-9290.
About JW Marriott Marquis Miami
The JW Marriott Marquis Miami is situated in Miami's new Metropolitan Miami development. The first-to-market JW Marriott property boasts 313 guestrooms, inclusive of 56 suites, along with a broad array of amenities, including renowned chef-restaurateur, Daniel Boulud's db Bistro Moderne. Offering a diverse setting for business, meeting and pleasure travel pursuits, the 41-story hotel features three concierge levels; 80,000-square-feet of total function space including a 20,000 sq. ft. Grand Ballroom; and one of the most unique indoor sports, lifestyle and entertainment complexes of any hotel in the U.S. The 50,000-square-foot, two-story indoor facility includes a NBA-approved basketball arena, tennis court, Mariano Bartolome Golf School, virtual bowling alley, billiards, full-service enliven spa and salon and more. Owned and operated by Met 2 Hotels LLC, the JW Marriott Marquis Miami is located at 255 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Miami, FL. For additional information and booking please visit www.jwmarriottmarquismiami.com.
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