Downtown Ottawa Hotel Host to 'Most Unique Venue'

OTTAWA--(Marketwire - Dec 20, 2011) - At the Ottawa Marriott Hotel, premier among Ottawa Convention Centre hotels, it's not just our service that revolves around you. Our revolving event space, Summit, puts the city at your feet, offering sweeping views of Ottawa and the river with every turn.

Among the 31,000 sq ft of event space at our hotel in Ottawa, Summit was featured in the Ottawa Business Journal's Meeting in the Capital magazine earlier this year as one of the top "Unique Meeting Places in the Capital." The 5,000-sq-ft space, located on the 29^th floor, can host up to 300 guests for a reception and up to 200 seated at rounds, making it ideal for business banquets, wedding receptions and other celebrations.

In addition to this amazing space, our Ottawa luxury hotel also features exceptional menus from our creative catering team, in-house audio-visual technology, special touches including custom Web pages and pre-arrival emails, and a dedicated wedding planning site, where you can browse special packages.

As a downtown hotel in Ottawa, we're convenient to most businesses and the Ottawa Convention Centre, and offer 22 meeting rooms in total. Our Victoria Ballroom features a second-level gallery and room for up to 600 guests in its 6,500 sq ft of space, while our penthouse-level banquet rooms offer panoramic views.

Guests at your social and business gatherings will feel at home in our downtown hotel, which offers comfortable, spacious rooms with Marriott's signature Revive bedding and 37-inch LCD TVs, plus a fitness centre, indoor pool and sauna. Our new street-level restaurant, "spin" Kitchen & Bar, is the perfect place to mingle with friends, family and colleagues between functions and meetings.

To learn more about hosting your next event at the Ottawa Marriott Hotel, visit us online at http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yowmc-ottawa-marriott-hotel/, where you can browse catering menus and photos, make group bookings and connect with our dedicated wedding site (www.ottawamarriottweddings.ca). You can also explore nearby dining and attractions, and find package deals.

About the Ottawa Marriott Hotel
The Ottawa Marriott Hotel, located in the heart of downtown, offers a stylish and comfortable stay, whether you're here on business, with the family or to just get away. Spacious guestrooms feature our signature Revive bedding package, Wi-Fi (fee for in-room, but free in public areas), desks with ergonomic chairs and 37-inch LCD TVs. Upgrade your stay with an executive room, which offers more space plus views of the city and Gatineau Hills, or opt for the ultimate in service and amenities with our concierge-level rooms, which include private lounge access. Active guests can keep up with their routine at our fitness centre, while our indoor pool and sauna are perfect after a long day exploring nearby attractions, including Rideau Canal, Canada's Parliament buildings and National Gallery of Canada. Families will love our KIDS Zone, with video games, mini-putt and more. Our new street-level restaurant, "spin" Kitchen & Bar, offers a menu of fresh, wholesome comfort food and free Wi-Fi. Looking to book a meeting, wedding or event? We offer 31, 000 sq ft of event space, including Summit, our revolving venue on the 29^th floor.