Put Your Taste Buds in Motion at the Brisbane Marriott Hotel

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA--(Marketwire - Mar 16, 2012) - Beautiful and cosmopolitan, Brisbane is the near-perfect mix of breathtaking sights and subtropical temperatures, plus unique nightlife, dining, and entertainment. And for those seeking fine dining, Brisbane River restaurants offer a variety of choices, including Motion Bar & Grill at the Brisbane Marriott Hotel.

New for 2012, this popular choice for visitors and locals alike invites guests to "make it fabulous" with a $20 lunch special from 12PM to 2PM daily, which includes entrée and main dish. This Brisbane hotel restaurant is also offering an $18 steak dinner special, featuring a 250GM Riverina grain-fed Angus rump, aged 120 days, and served with salad greens and jus.

Located at the lobby level of the Marriott, Motion Bar & Grill is a new city destination restaurant in Uptown Precinct, The City, taking Brisbane dining to another level. It features multiple dining locations including: luxurious booths, Chef's Grill Table, high set tables in the stylish M Bar, a street side coffee bar that wraps around to M Deck with alfresco dining and river views. When it comes to fine dining, Brisbane's Motion is unmatched. Head Chef Peter Iwanczyk has crafted a menu that focuses around The Grill and regional produce.

The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and home of Brisbane Marriott's renowned High Tea. For more information, visit http://www.motionbarandgrill.com.au.

Highly regarded among hotels in Brisbane, the Brisbane Marriott Hotel is located in the popular Riverside District, home to the City Botanical Gardens, the Riverside Centre, and the historic Brisbane Customs House. As part of Marriott International Environmental Awareness month, Brisbane Marriott has created the 'Stay Eco Friendly' campaign to communicate and celebrate the company's commitment to environmentally responsible operations, raise awareness of environmental issues and involve associates and guests in environmental activities.

In conjunction with the hotel's "Stay Eco Friendly" campaign, Motion is serving up a tasty organic treat for breakfast. Guests can enjoy an Ocean Prawn Omelette with asparagus, blistered tomato & dill aioli, prepared in front of their eyes at the live Omelette station. This special meal is served with espresso coffee and fresh orange juice for $25. At the end of the month, Motion encourages guests and visitors to switch their lights off and join them for a special candlelit dinner to celebrate Earth Hour, starting at 5PM on March 31, 2012.

About the Brisbane Marriott Hotel
The Brisbane Marriott Hotel is a 5-star hotel in Brisbane conveniently located near the city's most popular destinations, including the popular riverside restaurants. This luxurious hotel offers 263 rooms and 4 suites on 28 floors, 7,750 sq. ft. of total meeting and event space, five concierge levels, the on-site Dome Retreat Spa, fitness center, an on-site restaurant and lounge, and an indoor/outdoor pool to enjoy a swim year-round.