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Benchmark Hospitality Introduces “Marenas Resort”
Located Oceanside Between Miami and Ft. Lauderdale
The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, November
12, 2009 … Benchmark
Hospitality International announced today the addition
of the newly renamed Marenas Resort, located in Sunny
Isles Beach (Miami), Florida, to the company’s expanding
portfolio. The rebranding of this exquisite oceanside resort
marks a new beginning for the property, which originally
opened as Le Méridien. Marenas
Resort is now the fourth luxurious Floridaproperty
operated by Benchmark Hospitality. The company
also manages Costa d’Este Beach Resort, owned by
the internationally acclaimed recording artist/producer
couple Gloria and Emilio Estefan and located in Vero Beach;
the award-winning Naples Bay Resort, Naples only property
with direct water access to Naples Bay and the Gulf of
Mexico; and The Villas of Grand Cypress Resort in Orlando,
which was added to Benchmark’s portfolio earlier
this month. Burt Cabañas, chairman and
CEO of Benchmark Hospitality International, made the announcement.
“We are so pleased to welcome Marenas Resort to
Benchmark Hospitality’s growing family of luxury
properties,” said Mr. Cabañas. “The
resort’s magnificent location on a barrier island
just north of Miami, with its ease of access to significant
transportation arteries and major airports, makes it ideal
for leisure travelers, social gatherings and corporate
meetings.”
The Marenas Resort’s new name draws from its location,
evoking the sea and the sand ~ mar y arenas ~ in Spanish. The
property is situated oceanside on a 2.5-mile
stretch of white sand beach in Sunny Isles Beach,
on a barrier island between the Atlantic and the Intracoastal
Waterway. Marenas Resort provides glorious
views of the turquoise Atlantic and blends the best of
south Florida’s glamorous “Riviera Coast” with
international, modern style. Exclusive shopping
is available at nearby Aventura Mall, one of the nation’s
top high-end retail addresses, and Bal Harbour Shops,
a leading outdoor shopping experience with boutiques featuring
top American and European designers.
The world-class Land Shark Stadium, formerly Dolphin
Stadium, is located minutes away in Miami Gardens. An
entertainment facility that is home to the Miami Dolphins,
Florida Marlins, University of Miami football,
FedEx Orange Bowl and other major sporting events, Land
Shark Stadium has been host to four NFL Super Bowls --
and will host Super Bowl XLIV February 7, 2010, three
BCS college national championships, and two MLB World
Series.
Miami’s renowned South Beach with
its endless night life and superb dining, and sophisticated Ft. Lauderdale are
a short distance away. Historic Key Biscayne
and the storied Florida Everglades are less than 30 minutes
away.
Marenas Resort’s striking stainless steel and
glass hotel tower includes 48 first-class guestrooms as
well as 142 one- and two-bedroom suites, each with a full
kitchen and spacious contemporary interiors. Breathtaking
views of the Atlantic or Intracoastal Waterway are
available from all guest accommodations, providing endless
sunrise and sunset vistas to guests. The property’s
sophisticated European Spa offers a menu of treatments
designed to enhance guests’ wellbeing. A
state-of-the-art Health Club is complemented with the
resort’s beautiful outdoor pool.
The Marenas Resort offers an elegant Boardroom featuring
a classic wood-paneled ambiance with cutting-edge technology,
as well as the 925-square-foot Ocean Terrace Room with
floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Atlantic. The
Ocean Terrace is an exceptional venue for important corporate
meetings, weddings, and other social gatherings. Additionally,
expansive outdoor terraces feature ocean views, ideal
for social and corporate events.
The resort’s Mediterranean-inspired restaurant,
the property’s main dining room, is open for breakfast,
lunch and dinner. The Lobby Lounge serves light
fare and beverages, as does the Pool and Beach Bar.
A member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the ultimate
luxury collection featuring more than 185 exceptional
hotels and resorts in the most desirable locations around
the world, and operated by Benchmark Hospitality International,
Marenas Resort is where sea, sand and sun blend harmoniously
to create a must-experience South Florida oceanside destination.
For more information on Marenas Resort and for reservations,
visit www.marenasresortmiami.com,
or call (877) 858-2305 or (305) 503-6000.
Photography Link available
at: http://www.marenasresortmiami.com/Press/
About Benchmark Hospitality International
Benchmark Hospitality International is a leader in the
management and marketing of resorts, conference centers,
hotels, and Personal Luxury Hotels™. The privately
held company, launched in 1980, is a founding member of
the International Association of Conference Centers. Benchmark
Hospitality is a worldwide organization operating properties in
major metropolitan and resort destinations. Benchmark's international
headquarters is located in The Woodlands, Texas,
near Houston, with regional offices inNew Jersey and Connecticut. International offices
are located in Tokyo, Japan, andSantiago, Chile. For
the location of Benchmark’s properties and additional
information, visit www.benchmarkhospitality.com.
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