Nomad Africa Magazine

MARRIOTT HOTELS

DEBUT IN WEST AFRICA

- Words: KRISTIE OMAR

Marriott Hotels, part of Marriott Internatio­nal, recently announced its debut in West Africa, with the highly anticipate­d opening of Accra Marriott Hotel. Owned by African Hospitalit­y Limited, the hotel is strategica­lly located opposite the Kotoka Internatio­nal Airport, making it the perfect “Gateway to West Africa”.

set in the heart of Airport City, a burgeoning urban developmen­t, the Accra Marriott Hotel is just a few kilometres outside of the central business district, providing easy access to major corporate businesses, government entities and well known city landmarks. “We are thrilled to open the Accra Marriott Hotel, a highly anticipate­d addition to our Africa portfolio and a significan­t milestone in our journey,” said Alex Kyriakidis, President and Managing Director, Middle East and Africa, Marriott Internatio­nal. “Accra is the heartbeat of Ghana, a dynamic city bustling with energy. A commercial, manufactur­ing, and communicat­ions centre with great shopping and excellent nightlife, it makes an interestin­g travel destinatio­n both for business and for leisure. The Accra Marriott Hotel will add to the city’s maturing hospitalit­y scene, inspiring guests with more forward-thinking experience­s and aesthetica­lly inspiring spaces that speak to their inventive nature.” With 208 well-appointed rooms, three enticing dining venues, 800 square metres of meeting space, a pool and a fully equipped fitness centre, Accra Marriott Hotel offers state-of-the-art business facilities. Contempora­ry design and local touches blend to create a distinct and vibrant aesthetic. Amenity-filled guest rooms, progressiv­e dining, cutting edge technology, flexible and exemplary meeting facilities and a brand new social event experience make every guest stay special, while innovative spaces, such as The Greatroom, allow guests to seamlessly blend work and play. Modern and sophistica­ted in its approach, providing experience­s that

keep the mind balanced, sharp and inspired, the hotel is the ideal starting point for travellers to do their business or discover the bustling city of Accra. Boldly transformi­ng itself for mobile and global travellers, Marriott Hotels inspires brilliance, leading the industry with innovation­s. At Marriott Accra Hotel, guests can experience the ease of mobile check-in and enjoy an elevated guest experience through Mobile Guest Services,

We are thrilled to open the Accra Marriott Hotel, a highly anticipate­d addition to our Africa portfolio and a significan­t milestone in our journey.” - Alex Kyriakidis, President and Managing Director, Middle East and Africa, Marriott Internatio­nal.

seamlessly delivered with the globally renowned Marriott Hotels service. With over 500 hotels and resorts in 59 countries and territorie­s around the world, Marriott Hotels is evolving travel through every aspect of the guest's stay, enabling the next generation to Travel Brilliantl­y. Boldly transformi­ng itself for mobile and global travellers who blend work and play, Marriott leads the industry with innovation­s, including the Greatroom lobby and Mobile Guest Services that elevate style & design and technology. Marriott Internatio­nal, Inc. is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasse­s a portfolio of more than 6,500 properties in 30 leading hotel brands, spanning 127 countries and territorie­s. Marriott Internatio­nal operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world.

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