Westfields Marriott Washington Dulles Hotel in Chantilly, VA Wins 2008 AAA Four Diamond Award

Chantilly, VA – September 1 – 2008 – Westfields Marriott hotel has announced that it has been presented with the prestigious AAA Four Diamond Award for the 11th consecutive year. The Four Diamond Award indicates an exceptional level of personal service and hospitality, while providing first-class amenities and impressive surroundings.

"We are very excited to receive the AAA Four Diamond award for the eleventh time," said Louis Nicholls, director of sales and marketing of Westfields Marriott. "It signifies that Westfields Marriott is recognized for our consistently extraordinary facilities and high service standards, offering our guests an incomparable experience."

To receive the Four Diamond Award, an examiner performs an assessment of the property, including the exterior structure and grounds, public regions, room decoration and atmosphere, bathrooms, cleanliness and upkeep. Then, a AAA field inspector assesses the services of the award winning hotel during an anonymous overnight stay. Both evaluations must meet Four Diamond standards in order to achieve the rating.

AAA is considered one of the largest travel organizations in the world, serving more than 40 million people in the U.S. and Canada. The AAA Diamond Rating System is one of the most respected lodging and restaurant rating systems in the industry and only awards the Four Diamond Award to establishments of the highest standard of excellence.

Westfields Marriott is a 2008 AAA Four Diamond award winning hotel in Virginia, which includes a conference center and meeting facilities to handle a variety of special events. Conveniently located near Washington, DC, and Dulles Airport in the midst of a 26-acre nature preserve, the AAA award-winning hotel features 327 guestrooms, 8 beautiful suites and 40,000 square feet of meeting space. The hotel is also home to relaxing recreational options typical of a resort, including a full-service spa and the nearby Westfields Fred Couples signature golf course. For additional information or to arrange a tour, contact Allison Gebhardt at 301-581-7293 or Emily Grant at 301-581-7235 or visit: www.westfieldsmarriott.com.