Marriott Shoals' Larry Bowser Wins Top Hotelier Award

FLORENCE, AL--(Marketwire - Nov 28, 2012) -   The Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa, is proud to announce that its own General Manager Larry Bowser was presented with the prestigious Hotelier of the Year Award for his exemplary customer service, employee relations and the hotel's award-winning achievements over the past year.

Awarded annually since 2000 by the Alabama Restaurant Association and the Alabama Hospitality Association, the Hotelier of the Year Award recognizes individual excellence in the hospitality industry. With leadership and personality, Bowser has helped the Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa remain one of the top hotels since opening, and achieve a #1 ranking for 2012 out of all the full-service Marriott hotels in the country. The property has been consistently ranked among the 10 best Marriott properties each year since the Shoals operation opened in June 2005.

Rich with Southern charm and hospitality, the Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa sits luxuriously where conservative elegance meets the beauty of nature. Calling this property unique among Florence, Alabama lodging would be an understatement. The Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa is set in the Tennessee River Valley, inviting guests to experience a new level of refinement and charm.

Plush guest rooms at this standout among hotels near University of North Alabama feature modern conveniences such as high-speed Internet and private balconies with stunning river views.

Just minutes from this Florence, Alabama, lodging, guests can indulge in two championship Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail courses that offer a challenge, yet attract players of all skill levels. This Florence, Alabama midtown hotel's 6,000-square-foot European spa allows guests to refresh their body, mind and spirit, delivering the pinnacle of rejuvenation. The hotel also features indoor and outdoor pools, as well as a whirlpool and fitness room.

Versatile meeting space, elegant banquet facilities and a delectable selection of restaurants enhance the cultured ambiance found at this Florence, AL hotel's charming resort setting.

About the Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa

For a unique Muscle Shoals vacation, this AAA Four Diamond hotel's accommodations offer private balconies with picturesque views of the Tennessee River. In addition to spectacular Robert Trent Jones golf packages, the Marriott features 192 guest rooms and 7 suites on six floors with modern, upgraded amenities. In addition, the Marriott Shoals Hotel and Spa offers 30,000 sq. ft. of elegant space accommodating up to 1,200 guests available at our Muscle Shoals, AL hotel's banquet facilities.