Minsk Marriott Hotel opening expands brand’s footprint in Belarus

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Marriott International opens its second hotel in Belarus with the addition of Minsk Marriott Hotel, the capital’s first 5-star internationally rated hotel, which is now open for business.

The deluxe Minsk Marriott Hotel sits within a new compound located on the Svisloch riverside offering an exceptional range of services under one roof including a sports and entertainment complex, which comprises a state-of-the-art sports arena for 3,000 people complete with cafes and bars, a modern gym, a wellness centre with spa services, a tennis and squash academy and a cinema.

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The Minsk Marriott Hotel’s 217 deluxe guest rooms, including 25 suites, are designed with a spacious and upgraded look with tailored solutions that are as inventive as the guest. They reflect elements of the hotel’s locale and Belarussian heritage, including hand-made wall finishings and natural colours and materials to create a calm and elegant environment. Many of the rooms also offer balconies and panoramic riverside views.

Minsk Marriott

Guests looking to expand their horizons while traveling to a new destination will be spoilt for choice with an array of venues including Fornello, a Mediterranean restaurant with a summer terrace, private dining area for 10 people and open kitchen with chef’s table, and Barrel Bar, featuring authentic colonial style interiors and serving signature drinks.

Meetings and events are expertly catered for within the hotel’s 940 m2 of transformable meeting space, which includes eight flexible conference rooms and a multifunctional space for collaboration, workshops and private meetings for those looking for a bespoke meeting experience. Marriott Hotels’ signature meetings concept, Meetings Imagined, enables meeting and event planners to design their perfect event using the online platform and expert tips and advice.

The impressive Falcon Ballroom can accommodate up to 600 people for events ranging from traditional business meetings to extravagant galas. Bespoke chandeliers comprise over 800,000 crystal beads and offer modern lighting technologies to transform the atmosphere depending on the occasion.

Daniel Fountain / 08.08.2016

Editor, Hotel Designs

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