Boston Marriott Peabody Offers Hotel Getaway Package With Tickets to Peabody Essex Museum in Salem

BOSTON, MA – October 22, 2008 – Art enthusiasts can experience comfort and culture thanks to the Museum Escape getaway package, available now through December 31 at the Boston Marriott Peabody Hotel. This Boston museum package includes deluxe guest room accommodations, plus two tickets to the acclaimed Peabody Essex Museum in Salem.

Located in Boston's historically-rich North Shore, the Energy Star ® labeled Boston Marriott Peabody Hotel near Boston museums offers 256 guest rooms and suites. All guest rooms feature the plush Marriott Revive bed, 300-count cotton-rich linens, and an abundance of fluffy pillows; rooms are also equipped with high-speed internet access. Guests can relax at this North Shore Boston hotel's indoor swimming pool, work out in either of the two modern fitness centers, and enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner at the on-site restaurant, Sophia's.

The Peabody Essex Museum in Salem presents art and culture from New England and around the world. The museum campus features numerous parks, period gardens and 24 historic properties, including the Yin Yu Tang, a 200-year-old house that is the only example of Chinese domestic architecture on display in the United States. The Peabody Essex Museum is open daily from 10 am to 5 pm. For museum information, please call 866-745-1876 or visit www.pem.org.

While enjoying this Boston museum hotel package, guests may also browse through the many distinctive shops and galleries in the area, dine at casual or fine restaurants, or take in a Harbor cruise. For more information on the North Shore, including Peabody and Salem, MA, please call Destination Salem at 877-SALEM-MA or the North of Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau at 800-742-5306, or visit Destination Salem or North of Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau.

The Boston Marriott Peabody Hotel's Museum Escape getaway package rates range from $144 to $209 per room, per night, and are based on availability at the time of reservation. Advance reservations are required. Tax and gratuities are not included. Blackout dates may apply. Offer does not apply to groups with 10 rooms or more. Offer cannot be combined with any other promotions. Other restrictions may apply.

For more information about this museum package in Boston or reservations, please call 987-977-9700 or visit www.PeabodyMarriott.com. Refer to promotional code ZJL (Museum Escape package). The Boston Marriott Peabody Hotel, along with over 2,400 Marriott-affiliated hotels worldwide, participates in the company's award-winning Marriott Rewards® frequent guest program. Members earn their choice of points toward free vacations or frequent flyer mileage for dollars spent at Marriott International branded hotels worldwide.