Hotel in Downtown New Orleans Gives Guests a Choice, or Five

    /24-7PressRelease/ - NEW ORLEANS, LA, August 30, 2008 - Businesses holding a meeting in the Big Easy before the year is out will save thousands with the Renaissance Pere Marquette's newly launched Pick FIVE Promotion, which offers an array of customizable New Orleans conference and meeting accommodation options. Simply select five complimentary inclusions, discounts and/or perks to customize a meeting that best suits attendees' needs. Valid for new meetings through December 20, 2008* at this luxury hotel in New Orleans, LA, the following are the Pick FIVE offerings for planners to choose from at the Renaissance Pere Marquette:

• Free Internet access in guestrooms
• Free in-room domestic long distance calls
• One complimentary morning coffee break
• One complimentary afternoon coffee break
• One complimentary meeting room
• One staff room for $69 per 50 rooms booked
• 10 percent off printed banquet menus
• One complimentary room per 40 room nights booked
• 20 percent off on in-house audio visual needs
• No attrition (qualified history last two years)
• Double Marriott Rewards points

It is often said that variety of choice leads to confusion of the mind. For planners having a hard time selecting Pick FIVE offerings, an easy one-pick option is also offered, 10 percent off the master account, is an alternate reward that planners can opt for.*

The 272-room Renaissance Pere Marquette, situated on the edge of the French Quarter and one block from Bourbon Street, features over 6,500 square feet of meeting and function space and nine New Orleans meeting rooms. Each of the hotel's 18 floors are dedicated to different jazz luminaries, providing guests with the chance to "dream with legends." Recently the hotel invested $5 million to renovate its public spaces, including the opening of MiLa, its brand-new signature Creole restaurant in New Orleans.

For more information or to book the Pick Five, meeting planners can call the group sales department at (504) 412-2572 or email [email protected].

About Renaissance Pere Marquette Hotel
Experience the Renaissance Pere Marquette, a beautiful, contemporary, downtown hotel in New Orleans located on the edge of the legendary French Quarter. Just one block from Bourbon Street, this historic downtown New Orleans hotel is also near the Audubon Zoo and Superdome. Originally built in 1925, this New Orleans boutique hotel features a sophisticated jazz-inspired atmosphere with 272 stylish rooms and luxurious amenities. Contemporary decor, spacious baths and an authentic Creole restaurant enhance your stay at this luxury New Orleans hotel near the French Quarter. Each floor of this hotel in downtown New Orleans celebrates a legendary jazz musician and features unique snapshots by popular local photographer Romney. Unique, memorable events take place in the 6,600 square feet of meeting and banquet space, ideal for corporate conferences and social gatherings. For more information or to make a reservation, call 504-525-1111 or visit http://marriott.com/hotels/travel/msybr.

*Based on availability and subject to change. Valid for groups of 10 rooms per night, or more. Savings based on a group of 50 rooms over two nights. The group must actualize 80 percent or more payable room nights.

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