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The first Marriott Hotel in Oman set to open
The Salalah Marriott Resort will welcome its first guests on December 15, 2009. Set on the idyllic shores of the Arabian Sea on the white sandy beaches of Mirbat Cove and at the foot of Jebel Samhan, the hotel is located in the Dhofar region and 80 kilometers from Salalah International Airport.
The Dhofar region is the land of gardens, mountain springs, historical treasures and natural beauty. Located in the South of Oman, Dhofar thrives on its fishing industries, agricultural activities, traditional crafts and tourist initiatives.
With its luxurious rooms, suites and chalets, the Marriott Resort is the ideal place for a family vacation, meeting or pure relaxation with its dining, conference and leisure facilities.
Accommodations
- 234 deluxe & executive rooms with sea and mountain views
- 3 presidential & 13 executive suites
- 6 two bedroom & 15 one-bedroom chalets
- 15 studio-king chalets & 15 studio-twin chalets
- High speed internet access
- Flat screen televisions
- Hair dryer
- Iron and ironing board
- Mini-bar
- Cable/satellite TV
- Safe
- Complimentary in-room tea and coffee
- Climate control.
Guest Services
- Concierge desk and services
- Executive lounge
- Full-service business center
- Laundry and dry cleaning
- 24-hr room service
- Airport shuttle service
- Gift shop
- Marriott Rewards.
During the soft opening period, dining and entertainment options will include a casual all-day dining restaurant, The Cove, an English Bar, the Piano Lounge, a pool bar and 24-hour Room Service.
Recreational and leisure facilities will be highlighted by the Frankincense Spa by Chivana, a fitness center, a 2000 square meter outdoor and a 400 square meter children's pool, kids club and playground, two tennis courts, retail shops and a dive centre.
For social events and conferences, the resort will have a 335 square meter Grand Ballroom and 210 square meter Meeting Room for incentive groups, weddings and social events offering a wide range of business services including copy and fax services.
Special opening packages are available from December 15, 2009 until January 31, 2010:
1. Opening Peek Package
Stay one night with us and catch a glimpse of the Salalah Marriott Resort. The package includes a stay at one of our luxurious guest rooms, breakfast and dinner for two in the Sumhuram Restaurant (excluding beverages). Rate starts at OMR 72/- exclusive of 17% taxes & service charge per room per night.
2. Weekend Escape Package
Book your weekend escape with us at the Salalah Marriott Resort from Thursday until Saturday. Stay in one of our luxurious guest rooms and enjoy delicious breakfast and dinner for two at the Sumhuram Restaurant (excluding beverages). Package starts at OMR 144/- inclusive of 17% taxes & service charge per room for two nights.
3. Indulge Package
Get pampered at the Salalah Marriott Resort with complimentary breakfast and dinner for two persons at Sumhuram Restaurant (excluding beverages). Reserve your 5 nights from Saturday to Thursday with us for only OMR 360/- inclusive of 17% taxes & service charge per room for five nights.
Oman Air offers direct flights from/to Muscat and Dubai. The national carrier flies three daily return flights between Muscat and Salalah in addition to two flights a week from Dubai to Salalah.
The first Marriott Hotel in Oman set to open.
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Posted by Rana Mesbah
Tuesday, November 10 - 2009 at 12:43 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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Marriott International, Inc. is a leading lodging company with more than 3,200 lodging properties in 67 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, The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club and Grand Residences by Marriott brands as well as Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate housing through its Marriott ExecuStay division; and operates conference centers. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and had approximately 146,000 employees at 2008 year-end. It is recognized by BusinessWeek as one of the 100 best global brands, by FORTUNE as one of the best companies to work for, and by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as Partner of the Year since 2004. In fiscal year 2008, Marriott International reported sales from continuing operations of nearly $13bn.
Contact:
SANDRA
Sandra J. Schulze
Director of Public Relations & Marketing Communications
Task Force
Salalah Marriott Resort
PO Box 225, Mirbat 220, Sultanate of Oman
Tel: +968 23268245
Fax: +968 23268271
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