Ottawa Marriott Hotel Teams Up for Kisses for Kids

OTTAWA--(Marketwire - Aug 30, 2011) - Raising funds for Children's Miracle Network and the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) is the heart and soul of 9^th Annual Kisses for Kids event. Planned for Wednesday, August 31, 2011 and held at an impressive hotel near Rideau Canal the 9^th annual event is sure to deliver donations and spread meaningful information about children's health.

Prizes, BBQ and Starbucks coffee are on the agenda for this fun-filled fund-raiser at the Ottawa Marriott Hotel, where guests and locals are encouraged to participate and support children's health in the Ottawa area. The Marriott has picked up support of this worthwhile event and welcomes everyone to stop by for a Starbucks coffee from 6:30 to 11 a.m., with 100 percent of the sales proceeds to benefit CHEO. For a spectacular lunch break, this Ottawa hotel's staff will be serving Chef Bowen's spectacular BBQ from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and there will be silent and live auctions with prizes to include hotel stays, dinners, spa packages and more!

Last year's Kisses for Kids raised $17,000 to help the hospital meet its goals in providing a wide variety of pediatric programs, research, equipment, education and assistance to families in crisis. Fund-raising events like Kisses for Kids are an important means of ensuring the hospital stays on the forefront of exceptional pediatric health care and as one of the premier downtown Ottawa family hotels, the Marriott is proud to sponsor the event.

Local business executives, shoppers and area residents are invited to come by the Marriott on Wednesday and join hotel guests in support of CHEO and experience the Marriott's warm and friendly atmosphere while enjoying a cup of Starbucks or some of Chef Bowen's fabulous BBQ for a tantalizing break from the normal lunchtime routine. The hotel features free Wi-Fi in public areas so busy executives can "work through" their lunch while supporting CHEO.

An exceptional choice among luxury hotels in Ottawa, the Marriott is conveniently located in the heart of the city and sits just steps from popular downtown attractions including Rideau Canal, Canada's Parliament buildings, the Ottawa Congress Centre and the National Gallery of Canada. Known for its exceptional downtown Ottawa event space, the Marriott has 480 guest rooms and is a popular choice for both business and social gatherings boasting 31,000 square feet of state-of-the-art facilities, including its elegant Victoria Ballroom with seating capacity for up to 600 persons and the distinctive Summit, a revolving room on the hotel's 29^th floor.

You can keep up with all that's going on at the Ottawa Marriott Hotel online. Follow them on twitter @OttawaMarriott and "like" them on facebook at www.facebook.com/OttawaMarriott. For additional information please visit www.marriott.com/yowmc or contact the hotel directly at 1-613-238-1122.

About the Ottawa Marriott Hotel
The Ottawa Marriott Hotel is an exceptional choice for both business and leisure travelers, providing guests with impeccable accommodations and unsurpassed service. With four levels of concierge service, the hotel staff is dedicated to providing guests with an unforgettable hotel experience and works diligently to maintain its "Four" rating within the Green Key Eco-Rating Program. A full-service business center is also available for the convenience of hotel guests.