The hotel is operated under a franchise agreement with Real Hotels & Resorts of El Salvador. Its architecture and design are by the firm of Miguel Soto Casas y Cia.
 
“Colombia has emerged as one of the most vibrant markets for development in all of Latin America. We are excited about the potential for many of our Marriott brands throughout the country, such as Courtyard by Marriott, Renaissance Hotels & Resorts, The Ritz-Carlton, and our new luxury boutique Edition brand,” said J.W. Marriott Jr., chairman & chief executive officer of Marriott International, Inc.
 
Speaking on behalf of Real Hotels & Resorts, Ricardo Poma, the company’s president, said, “Colombia remains one of the most dynamic countries in the region. We are thrilled be here to partner with Marriott and celebrate the official opening of the first Marriott Hotel in this beautiful country. We are confident it will become the preferred choice for business travelers visiting the city.”
 
The hotel is located on Avenue El Dorado, in the center of Bogota’s newest business and commercial district of Salitre, a vibrant district adjacent to the city’s industrial district which is home to many of the country’s largest businesses. It is located within a 10-minute drive of Bogota’s El Dorado International Airport.

The hotel, which is adjacent to a modern office tower, includes a fully equipped business center, and wi-fi in each individual guest room and throughout all public space.

For meetings and events, the hotel offers 930 square meters of function space including eight rooms of varying sizes and configuration. The hotel’s largest conference space is the ballroom, which covers 372 square meters, ideal for a conference, exhibit, or social event. Other amenities include a fitness center with lap pool and three speciality treatment room.
 
For dining and entertainment the hotel offers Pimento restaurant, designed by Waterman Design Studio. The hotel also features Tanoshii Lounge & Sushi Bar, which presents guests with a wide selection of sushi, soups, and tapas. A lobby bar, which offers continental breakfast, is located on the hotel’s main level. The lobby lounge area offers expansive views of the hotel terraces and exterior gardens, designed by Colombian landscape architect, Ramiro Olarte.
 
In addition to the Bogota Marriott Hotel, Marriott International and Real Hotels & Resorts will partner on a second Marriott International-flagged hotel in Colombia in 2010, the 264-room JW Marriott Hotel Bogota.

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