Key Bridge Marriott Partners With the New Artisphere in Arlington

ARLINGTON, VA--(Marketwire - May 10, 2011) - Bringing people and artists together, Arlington's exciting new Artisphere is a cultural center packed with a diverse offering of programs that sets the pace for entertainment in Arlington and the surrounding Washington, DC area.

Partnering with this spectacular urban arts center, the Key Bridge Marriott, one of the premier downtown Arlington, VA hotels, is offering exclusive hotel deals so visitors and artists alike can take advantage of the hotel's convenient location and exceptional accommodations, less than a mile from Artisphere. Open seven days a week and 12 to 16 hours a day, Artisphere offers an exciting lineup of more than 100 events per month. Featuring three theatres; a 4,000 square foot Terrace Gallery, plus two additional galleries for visual arts presentations; a spacious ballroom with a 3,000 square foot dance floor; a fun and free Wi-Fi Town Hall; a restaurant and full bar; two-story Video Wall, and a curated retail gallery of the Artisan Center of Virginia -- the state's officially designated fine craft organization. With all Artisphere has to offer, both local and out-of-town visitors are sure to find plenty to do at this energizing venue.

Distinctive among hotels in downtown Arlington, VA, the Key Bridge Marriott, is offering special Artisphere rates through July 31, 2011 starting at just $99* for weekends and $199* for weekdays. Located across the Potomac River from Georgetown, guests can enjoy panoramic views of Washington, DC and convenient access to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. With the Rosslyn Metro Station just three blocks away, famous landmarks and attractions such as Arlington National Cemetery, Smithsonian Museums and the Iwo Jima Memorial are hotel-friendly.

Accommodations utilizing these exclusive Artisphere rates may be made online by using promotional code R38 at www.keybridgemarriott.com or by calling 1-800-834-6418.

*Rates are per room per night and valid seven days a week through 7/31/11 based on availability at the time of reservation. Offer does not apply to groups of 10 or more rooms and may not be combined with any other discount or promotion. Please visit hotel website for additional terms and conditions.

About the Key Bridge Marriott

The Key Bridge Marriott provides Arlington and Washington, DC visitors with stylish surroundings and well-appointed accommodations for an impeccable hotel experience whether traveling for business or pleasure. Featuring 17,000 square feet of event space, including the top floor Capital View Ballroom, the Key Bridge Marriott is an exceptional meeting facility in Arlington, VA providing state-of-the-art event space, a full-service business center, professional catering and certified event managers.

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