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Newport Beach Marriott to Undergo $60 Million Renovation Project Includes Renovation of All Guest Rooms and Addition of World-Class Spa, Meeting Space and New Restaurant Concept NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., July 27 /PRNewswire/ -- The Newport Beach Marriott and its owners, Host Marriott Corporation (NYSE:HMT), announced today that the hotel will undergo a $60 million renovation beginning July 2004. The entire complex is being completely enhanced, upgraded and renovated within the existing building footprint, without adding additional square footage. The project will include the addition of a world-class spa, updated meeting space, an exciting new restaurant concept and 20 new luxury suites featuring sweeping ocean vistas in the space formerly occupied by The View. Guest rooms, along with the lobby, porte cochere and pool area, will also be completely redesigned. The hotel is managed by Marriott International (NYSE:MAR) and will remain open during the renovation, which is expected to be completed by November 2005. Upon completion, the hotel will be renamed the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spa. (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030605/MARRIOTTLOGO ) "We're thrilled to embark on such an exciting project," said Bill Gunderson, general manager, Newport Beach Marriott. "From the room renovations to the revamped meeting space to the new spa, guests will notice the difference the moment they enter the hotel. We look forward to unveiling the completed hotel on our 30th anniversary and welcoming past guests and new visitors to this wonderful destination." The Newport Beach Marriott's new design will convey the ambiance of a relaxed Southern California resort and will take full advantage of the hotel's premium location overlooking the Pacific Ocean. A highlight of the redesigned entrance will be the stunning new 8,000-square-foot lobby, accented by a sleek new porte cochere, sky lights and water feature. The lobby will welcome guests with views of the redesigned pool area, golf course and the ocean. Guest rooms will be completely redone and will feature a bright, functional design with bold colors and a clean classic look that mirrors the hotel's coastal setting. Upgraded bathrooms will feature stone vanity tops with premium fixtures, upgraded accents and either a glass encased full shower or oversized soaking tub/shower combination. Guests looking for relaxation and rejuvenation will enjoy the new 14,000- square-foot European spa offering 16 treatment rooms, fitness center with state-of-the-art equipment, spa pool and salon. The redesigned main pool area will provide guests an escape to relax amongst lush landscaping, comfortable chaise lounges, a whirlpool and a lively new pool bar. An exciting new restaurant concept will be the highlight of the hotel's new food and beverage offerings and will be complemented by a Lobby Lounge serving cocktails and light snacks. The Marketplace will offer gourmet coffee selections and "grab and go" sandwiches and salads, and will carry an upscale retail line of clothing, sundries, accessories and gifts. Ideal for both business and social occasions, the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel and Spa will offer over 41,000 square feet of newly renovated meeting space, including conference facilities with a dedicated entrance and expanded foyer space featuring an 8,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom, 5,400-square-foot junior ballroom, and 23 meeting rooms. The hotel will also feature several exciting new outdoor venues with ocean vistas and warm breezes ideal for cocktail receptions, luncheons, dinners or an afternoon wedding. Technological capabilities include wireless internet access in all meeting rooms and public spaces, as well as high-speed internet access in all guest rooms. To learn more, click on: http://www.newportbeachmarriotthotelandspa.com/ . The Newport Beach Marriott is located at 900 Newport Center Drive, midway between Los Angeles and San Diego. The newly transformed 532-room hotel and spa is convenient to area companies and attractions including Disneyland, Catalina Island, Fashion Island and Newport Harbor. For more information or reservations, contact the hotel directly at (949) 640-4000, call the Marriott Worldwide Reservations Center at (800) 228-9290, or visit the web site at http://www.marriott.com/. Marriott Hotels & Resorts participates in the company's award-winning Marriott Rewards(R) frequent guest program. Members earn their choice of points toward free vacations or frequent flyer mileage for dollars spent at more than 2,400 participating Marriott hotels worldwide. MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE:MAR) is a leading lodging company with nearly 2,800 lodging properties in the United States and 69 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, Ramada International and Bulgari brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott Vacation Club International, Horizons, The Ritz-Carlton Club and Marriott Grand Residence Club brands; operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate housing through its Marriott ExecuStay division; and operates conference centers. The company is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and has approximately 128,000 employees. In fiscal year 2003, Marriott International reported sales from continuing operations of $9 billion. For more information or reservations, please visit our web site at http://www.marriott.com/. http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20030605/MARRIOTTLOGO http://photoarchive.ap.org/ DATASOURCE: Marriott International, Inc. CONTACT: Dasha Ross of Marriott International, +1-301-380-8521, +1-714-445-3723, or Web site: http://www.marriottnewsroom.com/ http://www.marriott.com/ http://www.newportbeachmarriotthotelandspa.com/ Company News On-Call: http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/532963.html

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