Hotel in Long Island Offers Exceptional Event Spaces for Weddings, Celebrations & More

UNIONDALE, NY--(Marketwired - Aug 16, 2013) -  The first thing on every event planner's to-do list is finding a venue, and the Long Island Marriott makes it easy by offering a variety of spaces that can accommodate everything from an intimate birthday celebration to a massive wedding extravaganza.

With 28,000 square feet of total event space, this hotel in Long Island, NY, offers 28 different unique venues that can host graduation, birthday, family reunion, holiday, wedding, and anniversary celebrations. Those with a medium-sized guest list should consider the circular Skylight Suite, which can accommodate up to 100 guests in a reception-style setup. Slightly larger, with space for up to 150 guests, is the Chardonnay Room, which features state-of-the-art LED lighting and skylight windows.

The Grand Ballroom is an extremely popular Long Island, NY wedding venue, and can host as many as 1,200 guests for a reception. The space is popular with the local Indian community, whose weddings often require large spaces, and the hotel works with local Indian caterers to provide authentic food.

Everything from start to finish is handled by this Long Island hotel's expert events team, who can assist with booking group accommodations; connecting with flower, photography and entertainment vendors; arranging for services at the in-house salon and working with executive chef Achilles Poliviou to create a custom menu. Submit your request for a proposal here. Because many couples spend most of their budget on the big day, the Long Island Marriott is offering an opportunity to earn a free honeymoon. Marriott Rewards^® members who book their event before December 31, 2013 will earn triple points, up to 125,000 points. Points can be redeemed for free nights at some of the world's top honeymoon destinations, from Puerto Rico to Paris. To learn more about this promotion, visit: www.marriott.com/hotelwebsites/us/n/nycli/nycli_pdfs/NYCLI_HoneymoonPowerpoint_Marriott.pdf.

About the Long Island Marriott
Smart travelers know how to save time and money, and the Long Island Marriott lets them do both. Conveniently located near both JFK and LaGuardia airports, this modern hotel is popular with both business and leisure travelers. Guest rooms feature a desk, high-speed Internet access and coffee/tea service to help with productivity, and luxurious bedding, a 32-inch LCD TV and room service for when it's time to unplug. Concierge-level rooms offer additional amenities and services, including access to the private lounge. Whether simply escaping the day or enjoying a much-needed escape from the world, this hotel offers a variety of opportunities for recreation and relaxation including a fitness center, racquetball courts, indoor pool, sauna, whirlpool and spa offering nail, face and body treatments. When it's time to eat, this hotel, adjacent to Nassau Coliseum, offers three options including casual meals and big-screen TVs at Champions sports bar, and cocktails and light bites at the Skylight Lounge. Easily accessible via major highways and the Long Island Railroad, the Long Island Marriott is popular for local weddings and meetings, and offers 27,000 square feet of event space, a business center, catering and state-of-the-art audiovisual capabilities. Great Long Island hotel deals and easy access to the Long Island business district, Hofstra University, Roosevelt Field Mall, Jones Beach State Park and the Cradle of Aviation Museum make this a top choice with everyone from corporate travelers to families.

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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