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“Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is in our company’s culture and tied to our core value of putting people first,” said Daniel A. Nadeau, general manager, Marriott Marquis Washington, DC. “We have assembled the finest team of hosts, representing various countries, and many of them skilled in multiple languages. grand bahamas hotels We are thrilled grand bahamas hotels to open our doors today to welcome and serve our neighbors, our community and our guests from around the country and across the globe.”
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The hotel’s custom designed guestrooms feature a soothing neutral palate, Wi-Fi, and Marriott Hotels’ signature bath amenities by THANN, a natural Thai skincare line. Interior-facing guest rooms and suites enjoy a spectacular view of the sculpture, while exterior rooms face out with views of downtown Washington, DC.
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Marriott Marquis Washington, DC was designed by the renowned Cooper Carry Architects, Atlanta, and TVS Architects, Atlanta, in a joint-venture collaboration, with interior design by HOK Design. It is planned to be one of the country’s largest LEED® Silver (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified hotels.
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