Spend Halloween Weekend in Brooklyn With the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge

BROOKLYN, NY--(Marketwire - Oct 25, 2012) -  The New York Marriott at Brooklyn Bridge is ready for some fun-filled activities this Halloween. From Zombie Dances to the Great Pumpkin Dog Costume Contest to Haunted Hotels, Brooklyn is the place to be for Halloween. When looking for a hotel near the Brooklyn Bridge and area attractions, travelers can count on the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge for great accommodations and a fabulous location.

Among great Halloween events, the following are ones not to be missed:

• The 14^th Annual Great PUPkin Dog Costume Contest -- this festive annual contest for your favorite canine is on Saturday, October 27, at Fort Greene Park. A $5 donation fee is recommended but not required.
• Ghouls and Gourds at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden -- six hours of family-friendly Halloween performances and events on October 27.
• A-scarium at the Aquarium -- this spooky Halloween treat is happening at Coney Island's NY Aquarium. This event is ongoing; the next dates are October 29 and 30. Learn more about these Halloween events and more for kids and adults here: http://thebrooklynink.com/2011/10/25/32876-brooklyn-halloween-fun/

The New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge, a downtown Brooklyn hotel, offers the best in location, service, and amenities. Located in Brooklyn Heights, one of the most charming New York City neighborhoods, the hotel offers breathtaking views of Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty, and Brooklyn. Guest rooms feature luxurious bedding packages, high-speed Internet, and elegant furnishings.

Amenities include a 75-foot long indoor heated pool, hot tub, sauna, Jacuzzi, and state-of-the-art fitness center. Dining choices include the Archives Restaurant open for breakfast and lunch, and the Archives Lounge and Bar, which offers American cuisine and classic cocktails. When looking for luxury hotels Brooklyn, the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge is the perfect choice for Halloween or any time of the year.

For reservations, visit Marriott.com/nycbk or call 1-800-228-9290 in the U.S. and Canada.

About the New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge
The New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge is situated just across the river from Manhattan in New York City's celebrated neighborhood, Brooklyn Heights. Our luxurious oversized hotel rooms are an ideal choice for both business and leisure travelers. This hotel near NYC boasts a relaxed New York atmosphere with state-of-the-art hotel amenities and superior Marriott service. Ideal for business meetings, our facilities include 44,542 square feet of flexible meeting space, audio video equipment and wireless Internet. The hotel's grand ballroom features more than 18,000 square feet of elegant banquet space that is ideal for events and wedding receptions of all sizes, as well as contemporary dining at The Archives and Kosher catering services available on-site. Cherished among hotels in Brooklyn, NY, our full-service Marriott Brooklyn hotel offers a unique blend of Brooklyn simplicity and New York City sophistication, just 1.5 miles from Manhattan.