Hotel in Cap d'Ail Goes Wild for the 38th-Annual Monte-Carlo Circus Festival

CAP D'AIL, FRANCE--(Marketwired - Jan 6, 2014) - If Monte Carlo is known as the ultimate destination for hedonistic pleasures, it's no surprise that its annual circus event, the International Monte-Carlo Circus Festival, is the grandest of its kind. And as spectators arrive for the 38^th-annual event between January 16 and 26, 2014, no place puts them closer to the action while remaining in the lap of luxury than the Riviera Marriott Hotel La Porte de Monaco.

Located along France's Côte d'Azur on the Cap d'Ail harbor, this Monaco hotel is just a five-minute walk from the circus site. Considering the caliber of entertainment lined up, guests will be glad of the easy distance. From animal acts featuring elephants and horses, to top performers from Moscow and China, to the world's fastest magician, Hans Klok, the International Monte-Carlo Circus Festival attracts the best of the best.

H.S.H. Princess Stéphanie of Monaco presides over the event, which was created in 1974 by H.S.H. Prince Rainier III. Today, the Circus Festival is not only a spectacular 10-day show, it is also the time when the industry's most revered prize, the Clown d'Or (Golden Clown) award, is presented.

While the Circus Festival may lure travelers to town, the Riviera Marriott Hotel La Porte de Monaco will make their trip one to remember. Whether guests are looking to experience the luxury of Monte Carlo hotel suites, the convenience of a helicopter transfer between the Nice airport and their hotel or the glamour of a Riviera locale, this property can oblige. As one of the most lavish hotels near Monaco, the property features 171 guest rooms and 15 suites whose balconies overlook the Mediterranean. Plus the hotel's enviable location lets guests create their ideal vacation experience. After recharging in their hotel room near Monte Carlo, a space bedecked with royal blue and wood tones and featuring modern amenities like spacious desks and air-conditioning, guests can explore the surrounding area for a variety of experiences. Whether they bask in the sun along the Mediterranean beaches or raise the stakes at the casino, their vacation is bound to be as spectacular and unforgettable as the 38^th-annual International Monte-Carlo Circus Festival itself.

About the Riviera Marriott Hotel La Porte de Monaco
Overlooking the Cap d'Ail harbor, the Riviera Marriott Hotel La Porte de Monaco embodies the best of French Riviera luxury and comfort. Guest rooms and suites include high-speed Internet, spacious work areas, cable television and balconies that afford breathtaking views of the water. A fitness center and outdoor pool help guests stay toned before venturing out to one of the two nearby beaches, while three dining options serve everything from Provencal specialties (at Brasserie "Le Cap") to the sophisticated drinks and snacks at the Zen-inspired C bar. Ten meeting rooms afford 3,617 square feet of flexible, inspiring event space for conferences, weddings and more. And the hotel's close proximity to the best of the French Riviera, whether it's the Monte Carlo Casino, the Grimaldi Forum or beaches, means guests don't have to go far to experience the legendary attractions of this one-of-a-kind destination.

About Marriott Hotels
With 500 hotels and resorts in nearly 60 countries around the world, Marriott Hotels is evolving travel through every aspect of the guest's stay, enabling the next generation to Travel Brilliantly. Boldly transforming itself for mobile and global travelers who blend work and play, Marriott leads the industry with innovations, including the Greatroom, Future of Meetings and Mobile Guest Services that elevates style & design and technology. All Marriott hotels participate in the award winning Marriott Rewards frequent travel program that allows members to earn hotel points or airline miles for every dollar spent during each stay. For more information, visit www.MarriottHotels.com.

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