Courtyard by Marriott Suzhou Opens and Delivers on Brand Promise

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Easy access to both business hubs and shopping, Courtyard by Marriott Suzhou provides guests with the best of both worlds, allowing them to work and have fun. Nestled in the heart of Suzhou Industrial Park the newly opened hotel delivers on the Courtyard brand promise, offering travelers spacious rooms and excellent value. Owned by Suzhou Industrial Park Hengyu Real Estate Co., Ltd., the hotel operates under a long-term management agreement with Marriott International and is headed by Tony Sum as general manager and Neon Li as director of sales.The new hotel is centrally located, offering easy access to the Suzhou International Expo Center, Times Square shopping center, Jinji Lake and scenic downtown that is known for its stone bridges, pagodas and gardens. Other nearby attractions include: Lingering Garden, Lion Grove Garden, the Canglang Pavilion and Suzhou silk museum.

The calming colors and contemporary design of the large guestrooms make them feel warm and stylish. Featuring amenities that provide both comfort and efficiency the room layouts allow the space to be multi-functional. Deluxe bedding, 42-inch LCD panel TVs, iHome docking stations and satellite channels ensure that guests are able to enjoy down time and unwind while well-lit work areas, high speed internet, laptop size safes and the latest in-room technology tools help to increase productivity.

Guests looking for a treat should visit the hotel’s 27th floor where they’ll discover the highest indoor pool and gym in the city. The fully equipped health club provides inspiration while working out to the exceptional view of the surrounding city.

Located on the 25th floor, the executive lounge offers personalized check-in and check-out services as well as complimentary breakfast, international newspapers, laundry service, complimentary use of meeting rooms, evening cocktails and snacks.

High ceilings, experienced staff and state-of-the-art conference facilities make events at the Courtyard by Marriott Suzhou stylish and stress-free. Offering a total of 717 square meters of function space including seven individual meeting rooms, the 450 square meter grand ballroom can accommodate up to 350 people in theater style. A 45 square meter board room filled with natural light makes the venue ideal for local businesses gatherings.

Daniel Fountain / 07.10.2010

Editor, Hotel Designs

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