Experience Melbourne, Thanks to Marriott

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA--(Marketwire - Jun 14, 2011) - The newly refurbished Melbourne Marriott hotel, located in the heart of the cultural capital of Australia, invites guests to experience everything the city has to offer this winter. The city centre hotel is announcing a range of special offers and accommodation packages in Melbourne.

Whether you are craving a footy trip with the boys or trying to escape the boredom of school holidays with the family, Melbourne Marriott has the package to suit. Theatres, aquariums, football matches, cinemas or museums, guests are invited to revel in their favourite past time whilst staying at the Melbourne Marriott Hotel.

This season, there are four key packages to experience at the Melbourne City hotel:

Rock Experience for the Ages Package
Experience the new musical -- Rock of Ages -- and the new Melbourne Marriott hotel without even leaving the block!
Package includes:

• Overnight accommodation in Premier Room
• Two complimentary "Rockatils" in Elements Lounge
• Parking
• Late checkout (1pm)

Valid Thursday-Monday until 26 June 2011, $250 - $500 Promotional code: XPK

Aquarium Experience Special
Bring the kids along and enjoy the renowned Melbourne Aquarium.
Package includes:

• Overnight accommodation in a family room
• Family ticket to the Melbourne Aquarium (2 adults, 2 children)
• Breakfast for four
• Valet Parking

Valid seven days a week until 30 June 2011, $379 - $500 Promotional code: ZQJ

Experience Football Deal
Whether it's AFL, NRL or Super 15s, the new Melbourne Marriott Hotel near Bourke Street is the ideal place to stay.
Package includes:

• Two nights accommodation in a Premier Room (with 42 inch LCD to catch all the football action)
• Lunch pack for two when you head off to the footy
• Two Crown Lagers each night in your room
• Parking

Valid Thursday - Sunday until 04 September. 2011. Minimum two nights, $250 - $500
Promotional code: QZP

Experience Tutankhamun Deal
Walk like an Egyptian to the IMAX cinema and Museum housing the world's first Tutankhamun exhibition.

Package includes:

• Overnight hotel accommodation in a Premier Room
• Two IMAX cinema tickets (choose to see the new Egypt 3D movie!)
• Lunch pack to take with you to the museum
• Parking

Valid Thursday - Sunday until 31 July 2011, $290-$500. Promotional code: M0W

All guests taking advantage of these superlative packages and they will also reap the benefits of Melbourne hotel's recent $10 million refurbishment, which covered all 166 rooms and 19 suites.

Refurbishment highlights include 42" flat screen LG High Definition TVs and iPod docking stations in each room, high speed wireless internet throughout, new carpets, furniture and artworks, and new gym equipment; every improvement honouring the hotel's endeavour to foster an environment that allows guests to perform, connect and energise.

For Marriott hotel reservations in Australia, call 1 800 251 259. In New Zealand, call 0800 264 333. Or visit http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/melmc-melbourne-marriott-hotel/.

MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE: MAR) is a leading lodging company with nearly 3000 lodging properties in the United States and 68 other countries and territories. Marriott International operates and franchises hotels under the Marriott, JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Renaissance, Residence Inn, Courtyard, TownePlace Suites, Fairfield Inn, SpringHill Suites and Bulgari brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott Vacation Club, Horizons by Marriott Vacation Club, The Ritz-Carlton Club and Grand Residences by Marriott brands; operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate housing through its Marriott ExecuStay division; and operates conference centers. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, Md., and had approximately 151,000 employees at 2006 year-end. It is ranked as the lodging industry's most admired company and one of the best places to work for by FORTUNE®. The company is also a 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Partner. In fiscal year 2006, Marriott International reported sales from continuing operations of $12.2 billion. For more information or reservations, please visit our web site at www.marriott.com.