Enjoy a True Taste of Australiana at the Brisbane Marriott Hotel

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA--(Marketwire - Jan 3, 2012) - Rich with history and excitement, the Commonwealth of Australia has much to be proud of and every January 26, Australia Day commemorates the arrival of the British First Fleet at Sydney Cove in 1788. And for one month, the Brisbane Marriott Hotel invites guests to celebrate all things Australiana!

Throughout January 2012, this popular hotel in Brisbane CBD is leading the Australia Day festivities with a whole month of gourmet goodies throughout the hotel, so guests can savor the very best of Australiana. To start, the Marriott Brisbane Hotel is proud to offer guests an upgrade to a Riverview room, complimentary valet parking, late checkout to 12pm and a city walking map, all starting at just $199 per night.*

Reservations may be made online at http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-deals/bnedt-brisbane-marriott-hotel/ using promotional code L9Z or call 1-800-228-9290 in the US and ask for promotional code L9Z. Guests may also call the hotel directly at 61-7-3303 8000.

In terms of treats, this jewel among Brisbane city hotels is offering special cocktails, entrées and even spa treatments throughout the property, including a tempting Red Gum Sip at the M Bar ($10), juicy Moroccan lamb burgers ($25) and mouthwatering lemon curd tarts ($15) at the Motion Bar and Grill, and a relaxing, Australian-Inspired Body Ritual at the Dome Retreat Day Spa. The food and drink specials are also available for in-room dining.

Offering the best in Brisbane CBD accommodations, the Brisbane Marriott Hotel is close to Riverside, home to the historic Brisbane Customs House and riverfront restaurants, and easy walking distance to shopping and entertainment.

The Brisbane Marriott Hotel offers elegantly appointed guest rooms and luxurious amenities. Not only have these contributed to the hotel's popularity, they have also earned it a prestigious five-star rating. In addition, guests have access to an indoor/outdoor heated pool, complimentary in-room coffee and tea, five Executive levels with Executive Lounge, plus a full range of additional services, from limousine transportation to valet dry-cleaning.

*Offer valid 1/1 - 1/31/12. Reservations at the Dome Retreat must be booked in advance. A limited number of rooms are available for this promotion. Tax is additional. Offer does not apply to groups of 10 or more rooms. Offers cannot be combined with any other promotions. Blackout dates may apply. Advance reservations required. Other restrictions apply. Rates are per room, per night and based on availability at the time of reservations.

About the Brisbane Marriott Hotel
The Brisbane Marriott Hotel is a Brisbane hotel with gym access, conveniently located near the city's most popular riverside destinations, including shopping, entertainment, and dining. This well-appointed hotel offers 263 rooms and 4 suites on 28 floors, 7,750 sq. ft. of total meeting and event space, five concierge levels, the on-site Dome Retreat Spa, an on-site restaurant and lounge, and a year-round indoor/outdoor pool.