Holiday Gatherings and Ottawa Downtown Hotel Package Getaways

OTTAWA--(Marketwire - Dec 12, 2011) - For many, the holidays are all about sharing good food with close friends and family, but just because you're on the road, that doesn't mean you can't keep the tradition alive. At the Ottawa Marriott Hotel, a standout among Ottawa hotels downtown, you can feast this festive season at "spin" Kitchen & Bar, our new street-level restaurant, plus take advantage of our special New Year's package.

If you've got food on the mind, our "spin" Kitchen & Bar, one of the best Ottawa downtown restaurants, is offering holiday group lunches from December 13^th to the 23^rd, plus complete turkey dinners ($189), so you can partake in a family tradition even without a kitchen. Turkey dinners must be ordered by December 20 and picked up December 24^th or the 25^th, and include everything from a 12-pound maple-roasted whole turkey and Yukon buttermilk mashed potatoes to rutabaga puree and orange-cranberry chutney; for a little extra, you can even add a Yule log. To order a turkey dinner, call 613-783-4239, or email Frederic.louvet@ottawamarriott.com.

To ring in the New Year, Ottawa-style, take advantage of our downtown Ottawa hotel packages, including our special New Year's rate. Starting at $399, this package deal includes a complimentary upgrade to a concierge-level room, which includes a king bed and upgraded amenities and services. Plus, enjoy a New Year's Eve dinner for two and a bottle of sparkling wine at "spin" Kitchen & Bar and start the New Year with breakfast for two in bed on January 1. With a late checkout of 2pm, you'll be able to sleep the celebration off before heading out to explore downtown.

Foodies will want to celebrate with a special New Year's Eve menu at "spin" Kitchen & Bar, with options including birch syrup-glazed pork belly, roasted cauliflower and green chili soup, butternut squash and edamame beans with Dungeness crab risotto, Alberta beef tenderloin, Quebec goat cheese and cauliflower ravioli, sticky toffee pudding and salted caramel and golden tequila ice cream. Dinner is $49 per person with a glass of champagne, or $169 per couple with a bottle of sparkling wine. Call 613-783-4202, or email spinkitchenbar@ottawamarriott.com, for more information.

To book the New Year's Eve package, visit us online at http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-deals/yowmc-ottawa-marriott-hotel/, and use the code EVE when booking. While online, you can find the best Ottawa hotel deals, book rooms, browse the menu at our new restaurant "spin" Kitchen & Bar and explore nearby attractions.

About the Ottawa Marriott Hotel
Located in the heart of the city and just a short stroll from Canada's Parliament buildings, Rideau Canal and the National Gallery of Canada, the Ottawa Marriott Hotel offers convenience, style and comfort. Our luxurious guestrooms feature 37-inch LCD TVs, Marriott's signature bedding, Wi-Fi (fee for in-room, but free in public areas) and desks with ergonomic chairs. Executive rooms offer more space and views of Ottawa and the Gatineau Hills, while concierge-level rooms offer a private lounge and upgraded amenities and services. There's plenty for the entire family to enjoy at our downtown hotel, including an indoor pool, fitness centre, sauna and KIDS Zone. Don't miss our new street-level restaurant "spin" Kitchen & Bar, serving fresh, wholesome comfort food. Our location near the Ottawa Convention Centre makes us ideal for meetings and events, and our 31,000 sq ft of event space includes Summit, a revolving room on the 29^th floor.