Dallas Hotel Named One of Preferred Hotels for the Tutankhamun And the Golden Age of the Pharaoh's Exhibition at the Dallas Museum of Art

    DALLAS, TX, October 01, 2008 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Experience the world of King Tut at the Renaissance Dallas Hotel with an experience fit for a king. Enjoy a deluxe room, breakfast and V.I.P. tickets to the exclusive Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs Exhibition at the Dallas Museum of Art, allowing guests to skip the line-ups and see the exhibit any day or time, even if it is sold out.

Since opening in June 2005, Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs has drawn nearly four million visitors. Opening in Dallas on October 3, 2008 at the Dallas Museum of Art, the exhibit provides insight into the life of Tutankhamun and other royals of the 18th Dynasty. All of the treasures in the exhibition are between 3,300 and 3,500 years old, offering glimpses of that evolving period. On display are fifty of Tutankhamun's burial objects, including his royal diadem, the gold crown discovered encircling the head of his mummified body that he likely wore as king and one of the gold and precious stone inlaid canopic coffinettes that contained his mummified internal organs. More than seventy additional objects from tombs of 18th Dynasty royals, as well as several non-royal individuals, are also exhibited.

The King Tut Dallas Hotel Package at the Renaissance Dallas includes:
• Deluxe overnight accommodation for two in a newly renovated guestroom
• Buffet breakfast for two in Charisma
• Valet parking
• Two V.I.P. tickets to the Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs
• Rates from $179 - $299 per room, per night
• Valid through May 17, 2009

The Renaissance has completed a multi-million dollar Dallas hotel room renovation. The iconic hotel's 518 new guest rooms dramatically redefine the elegance of the city's business epicenter, which has long been anchored by the striking pink granite property.

The Renaissance Dallas Hotel's renovation is part of a $2 billion global investment by the brand's owners and franchisees. The Renaissance Dallas, Texas luxury hotel will continue through two additional phases, beginning with a dramatic rebirth of the dining and welcome areas, scheduled for completion in 2009. The hotel's final renovation phase will increase and enhance its meeting capabilities, providing for a total of 50,000 square feet of upscale Dallas hotel meeting space. For more information, visit http://dallaslandmark.com.

For more information on the Dallas Museum of Art exhibit, visit http://dallasmuseumofart.org, and enjoy a hotel that is fit for a king!

About Renaissance Dallas Hotel
The award-winning Renaissance Dallas Hotel is centrally located in Market Center, near the city's top attractions, the West End Entertainment District, American Airlines Center, Convention Center and Dallas Love Field Airport. This exquisite Dallas family vacation hotel features remarkable architecture, spacious guest rooms, upscale amenities and breathtaking views of the city's skyline. Experience a Dallas, Texas hotel favorite, boasting well-appointed executive suites and club floor Dallas accommodations offering evening hors d'oeuvres delivered via room service, as well as elegant event facilities and high-tech meeting rooms. Inside this contemporary Dallas TX hotel, T-Bones Steakhouse and Grill serves guests delicious fresh seafood and Angus beef, grilled to perfection. The comfort and convenience of this Dallas Market Center hotel is ideal for both business and leisure travelers. It's everything you'd expect a luxury Dallas hotel to be, and more. Experience the Landmark Hotel of Dallas at the Renaissance Dallas Hotel.

For more information or to make a reservation, call 800-228-9290 or visit http://marriott.com/hotels/travel/dalbr . For more information on the King Tut package, visit http://marriott.com/hotels/hotel-deals .

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