Driving down to San Diego from Orange County midweek
before the afternoon traffic starts is such an easy drive. It’s beautiful as
well with ocean views to the west. As you make your way to the downtown area,
the hotels and buildings create a beautiful skyline. Marriott Marquis San Diego
Marina is part of the skyline. They are just about to finish their $107 million
expansion of their events space and will be the largest space on the West Coast
with over 280,000 square feet. The beautiful, brand-new two-level stacked
ballroom has a 16-screen video wall and Swarovski crystal ceiling installation
that can be seen from the street, Marina Terrace (a grand outdoor area right on
the bay), and Marina Walk (a stunning walkway along the marina). Grand opening
is scheduled for June 28, 2016!
- Travel tip: The
easiest way to park when checking in at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
is by valet. They have garage parking as well but the spaces are a bit limited.
There is also lot parking behind the hotel too, but it is quite a walk to the
hotel if lugging bags and suitcases.
The lobby is
stunning with it’s tropical, oceanic feel with floor-to-ceiling windows giving
off a feeling that you’re on a tropical island. The front desk staff is
attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. Check-in is quick and then you’re on
your way to your room. The tropical, oceanic theme continues from the lobby
along meeting corridors to the elevators. You really start to forget you are in
San Diego.
The 1 King or 2
Double, Bay view, Balcony Room is 400 square feet with central
air-conditioning. Amenities include: chair, alarm clock, in-room safe, work
desk with ergonomic chair and electrical outlets, iron and ironing board,
coffee maker with an array of coffees and teas, Bath and Body Works bathroom
amenities, hair dryer, lighted make-up mirror, robes, phone with voicemail and
speakerphone, internet access, and flat-screen TV with premium movie channels. These
rooms are also non-smoking. The balcony is 50 square-feet with two chairs and a
small table, ample for lounging during the day - enjoy a morning cup of coffee
or evening night cap. The view is breathtaking – the mirrored tower on the
opposite side reflects the bay and marina. To the west is the marina, San Diego
Bay, and Coronado Island. To the east, is a view of the Gaslamp Quarter. Below
is a beautiful birds-eye view of the pool area that beckons like a tropical
oasis.
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Travel tip: When
celebrating something special like a birthday or anniversary, contact the front
desk or concierge and have a special basket delivered to your room. Wine and
chocolates for the sweetie? Beer and jerky for the hubby?
The meeting and
event space is almost limitless with indoor and outdoor choices, especially
with the new expansion. Here are some spaces that are great for events,
meetings, and weddings:
The San Diego
Ballroom is 14,359 square-feet and can be set up in theater (1,340 attendees),
schoolroom (750 attendees), reception (1,500 attendees), or banquet (1,100
attendees) arrangements. This ballroom can also be separated into 3 break-out
session rooms. The San Diego Ballroom also has a 3,648 square-foot foyer that
can be used for a reception (525 people).
The Coronado
Terrace is 16,240 square-feet of outdoor space with a view of San Diego Bay and
the Embarcadero. It can be set up for reception (600 people) or banquet (500
people). This is a great choice for a wedding/reception for an all-inclusive space
or a corporate dinner. The dining area can also be tented if it is a rainy or
particularly sunny day as well.
The Marina
Ballroom is 15,111 square-feet and can be setup in theater (1,500 attendees),
schoolroom (900 attendees), reception (1,800 attendees), or banquet (1,080
attendees). This ballroom can also be separated into 4 break-out session rooms.
The Marina Ballroom also has a foyer that can be used for a reception (600
people).
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| Courtesy of the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina |
The
brand-new two-level stacked ballroom contains the Marriott Grand Ballroom on
the Lobby Level and the Pacific Ballroom on Level One. Each ballroom boasts
35,631 square-feet of space. The ballroom can be set up in theater (3,718
attendees), schoolroom (2,268 attendees), reception (3,560 attendees), or
banquet (2,540 attendees). Each ballroom can also be separated into 13
break-out session rooms. Each ballroom also has a 19,170 square-foot foyer that
can be used for a reception (1,050 people).
The
hotel also has a Gift Shop with San Diego themed fashion and accessories,
souvenirs, drinks, snacks, and various necessities you may have forgotten to
pack like toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, etc.
If
you’re attending a meeting and in need of a quick bite in the morning before
sessions starts or a snack in-between sessions, stop by the Exchange. They have
grab-and-go eats like muffins, cinnamon rolls, sandwiches, snacks, and a
variety of refrigerated beverages. If you’re staying at the hotel, this also a
great place to stock up for the room for a night cap. They have a variety of housemade
snacks like granola (made with honey harvested from on-site honey bee hive on
the roof), jerky, chocolates, popcorn, cookies, etc. They also have a nice
selection of wines and beers.
Marriott
Marquis also has an on-site restaurant, Marina Kitchen Restaurant & Bar,
which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Click here to read all
about it. Make sure to check out Marina Kitchen’s new Tasting Bar where you can
enjoy wine tastings daily at 4 p.m.
If
you looking a getaway or planning event, the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
is at your service.
For
more information:
333
W. Harbor Dr.
San
Diego, CA 92101
+1.619.234.1500
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