NEW RENAISSANCE LONDON CHANCERY COURT HOTEL OFFERS GUESTS LUXURY ACCOMMODATIONS IN HISTO RIC BUILDING

Marriott International (NYSE:MAR) continues its growth in London with the 356-room Renaissance London Chancery Court Hotel in central London. This is the first Renaissance hotel and the sixth Marriott International branded- hotel in central London.

The London Renaissance Chancery Court hotel is owned by Hotel Property Investors. The general manager is Heinz Volland.

Introductory rates of L180 or US$270 are available until the end of February.

Set amidst the history and tradition of London’s legal district, the Renaissance London Chancery Court surrounds guests with luxurious accommodations and amenities, as well as the conveniences of modern technology. The landmark building, which was the headquarters of the Pearl Assurance Company from 1914 until 1989, is just a short walk to London’s famous theater district, Covent Gardens, the British Museum and St. Paul’s Cathedral, among other attractions. The High Holborne subway station is located a half block from the hotel.

Guests enter the Renaissance London Chancery Court from a grand courtyard and are greeted in the lobby by a soaring seven-story marble staircase. Special effort was made to preserve the hotel’s historic interiors, including seven different types of marble, five of which are extinct; the bronze gates at the entrance to the hotel; the Swedish green marble ionic columns; and the rare Cuban mahogany paneled boardrooms.

Guest rooms feature the latest in technology such as data port connections for modems and fax hook-ups, high-speed Internet access, telephones with two lines, conference and speaker capabilities and 110 and 240 volt electrical outlets. In addition, each room has an in-room safe, refrigerator with in-room refreshments, individually controlled air-conditioning, bathrobes, hair dryer, coffee/tea-making facilities and complimentary newspaper. There are 14 suites, seven wheelchair-accessible rooms and four rooms equipped with emergency facilities for the hearing impaired, such as vibrating pillows and flashing beacons. The Renaissance Club Floor, located on the hotel’s third floor, features a private club lounge serving refreshments throughout the day. Guests may take advantage of the hotel’s spa and health club.

For dining and entertainment, guests can choose from QC, the hotel’s main restaurant serving modern British cuisine and located in the building’s original banking hall; The Lounge, located in the lobby and serving light breakfast, afternoon tea and cocktails; and the Bar at Chancery Court, the main bar located in the original banking hall and serving cocktails from noon until midnight. Guests may also order from the 24-hour room service.

The Renaissance London Chancery Court offers several options for meeting space: the ballroom, which is 4,200 square feet and divisible into three sections; 12 individual meetings rooms capable of accommodating 10-50 people, including the building’s two original boardrooms, which feature rare Cuban mahogany and marble fireplaces. For business travelers, the hotel has a 24-hour business center in the main lobby.

The London Renaissance Chancery Court Hotel along with over 1,800 Marriott-affiliated hotels worldwide participates in Marriott Rewards, the guest reward program that allows members to earn their choice of points or airline miles for dollars spent during each stay.