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Marriott
International has announced it is to operate the Grosvenor House hotel in London’s Mayfair district and the Shelbourne hotel on St.
Stephen's Green in Dublin, beginning Jan. 31, 2004. Prior to that time Le
Meridien will continue to run the hotels under a short term transitional
arrangement.
The Royal Bank of Scotland, the owner of the two hotels, plans to
complete substantial renovations and improvements to both over the next few years, including guest rooms, public areas and infrastructure. Following
the renovations and improvements, the Grosvenor House will become a 498
room JW Marriott hotel and the Shelbourne a 276 room Renaissance hotel. Marriott will operate both hotels under long-term leases. No other
terms of the agreements were disclosed.
James M. Sullivan, Marriott International’s executive vice president - lodging
development, said, “We are delighted to conclude an agreement that will
bring two legendary properties and prime conference space into the Marriott
International system, in two of the most coveted and prestigious locations in
Europe.” |
