Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center Modernizes Hotel Rooms and Facilities with Renovation

Gaithersburg, MD – May 15, 2008 - The Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center announces the completion of its multi-million dollar renovation to enhance its strong reputation as a premium hotel in Montgomery County. It now offers guests the ultimate in style and innovation with their modern, unique and ultra-adaptable guest rooms in Maryland.

The renovation of the Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center encompassed 11 floors including 284 fully remodeled guest rooms and four suites. The renovation includes new furniture and the upgraded Marriott “Revive” bedding package. Each room now is equipped with modern amenities, including high speed internet access and a 32-inch flat-panel LCD HDTV. In addition, an innovative, high tech “plug-in panel” offers easy connectivity for a variety of electronic devices, including a laptop computer, MP3 player, video game player and camcorder.

“The Gaithersburg Marriott features unique amenities to keep business travelers energized and productive while they work and relax,” said Matt Felix, general manager, Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center. “We are one of the first in the area to offer this flexibility and comfort and our clients are telling us they love the convenience. This renovation also allows us to continue to be a strong partner in the economic development plans of the county.”

With approximately 6,500 square feet of total meeting space, the Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center has eight meeting rooms and a refurbished Grand Ballroom with a maximum seating capacity of 800 people — an ideal setting for parties, wedding receptions, meetings and conferences in Montgomery County, Maryland. Also, there are three concierge levels with access to a high tech, stylish lounge outfitted with individual work zones, wireless internet access and flat panel LCD HDTVs. In addition to the guest room renovations, the hotel amenities include dining facilities, a versatile fitness center, an open year-round indoor pool and convenient, complimentary onsite parking with shuttle service to the nearby Shady Grove metro station.

Overlooking a picturesque lake, the Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center hotel is near the Washington DC Metro, downtown Bethesda and Rockville, MD and within a short walking distance from upscale restaurants, shopping, movie theaters and the Rio Entertainment Complex. Travelers will find this Marriott hotel in Maryland is easily accessible to I-270, Washington Dulles Airport and Reagan National Airport and less than 30 minutes away from the downtown Washington, D.C. attractions. For more information contact the hotel at 301-590-0044 or visit: http://www.MarriottGaithersburg.com.