Luxury Resort in Myrtle Beach Was Awarded the Prestigious AAA Four Diamond Award

MYRTLE BEACH, SC--(Marketwire - Feb 22, 2012) - Diamonds aren't just a girl's best friend -- hotels like them, too. On January 30, 2012, the Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes, among hotels near Barefoot Landing in Myrtle Beach, received the prestigious AAA Four-Diamond Award for the seventh consecutive year.

Recognized for its high quality of service and hospitality, attention to details, and generous amenities, this upscale hotel near Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach is thrilled to receive the award again this year. "The hotel is proud to be part of such a respected tradition as the AAA Four-Diamond ranking," Brook Ray, general manager, says. "We are here to provide the highest level of service to our guests, and this award is a reflection of the entire staff's dedication to hospitality."

This Myrtle Beach, SC oceanfront resort offers a unique residential community setting with plantation-style decor. With 22,000 acres, this hotel has the space to provide guests with a number of amenities and facilities, including a European spa with indoor pool, tennis, championship golf, a beachfront pool with waterslide, four dining options, a fitness center, and much more.

Resort-style oceanfront accommodations are the perfect mix of business and pleasure, with amenities such as wireless Internet and spacious desks for working guests, and plush bedding, spacious bathrooms, and private decks with breathtaking views for when it's time to unplug. Many rooms also feature stunning ocean views.

To learn more about the Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes, visit the hotel website at http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/myrgd-myrtle-beach-marriott-resort-and-spa-at-grande-dunes/, where you can book rooms, find packages and deals, explore nearby dining and attractions, peruse the spa menu, and discover the Myrtle Beach conference rooms at this upscale resort.

About the Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes

The upscale Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes offers a unique plantation-style residential community setting. Here, guests can find the perfect balance between work and relaxation, with 22,000 amenity-filled acres in scenic Myrtle Beach. Oceanfront resort accommodations offer cotton-rich linens and custom duvets; wireless and high-speed Internet access; spacious desks; private decks with breathtaking views; and spacious bathrooms. Many rooms feature scenic ocean views. Working guests will appreciate the full-service business center and the 45,000 sq ft of event space, with 11 meeting rooms, ideal for corporate meetings and functions. When it's time to let go, there are plenty of options at this luxury hotel, including championship golf, tennis, a fitness center, sauna, large beachfront pool with waterslide, a European spa with indoor pool, and, of course, the pristine Myrtle Beach. For the little ones, Fishtank Kids' Club is also available in season. Whether your days are spent lounging on the beach or running meetings, you're bound to work up an appetite. The Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort & Spa at Grande Dunes offers four dining options, including fine dining with a view at Ocean's on 82^nd, light and easy fare served al fresco at Ocean Blu, and drinks and appetizers at The Bar.