JW Marriott Kuwait City
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The JW Marriott Kuwait City, formerly Kuwait City
's Le Meridien
hotel, was taken over by Marriott International
in November, 2002, and was rebranded on January 1, 2003.
Kuwait opened to international acclaim as one of the most luxurious hotels in the area, and as one of the first international-class hotels in Kuwait
.
In 1990, the hotel's lobby and first floor were set on fire by invading Iraqi soldiers. Following the Invasion, the damaged areas were restored and reconstructed to reopen to guests.
In 2003, the hotel served as a major hub for visiting journalist
s during the war in Iraq. Severe security measures were undertaken at the hotel, including the scanning of all incoming vehicles, passing through metal detectors, luggage scanning, identity tests, and the parking of vehicles several meters from the hotel's entrance and porte cochère.
's lobby, restaurants, health facilities, and all guest rooms. Further changes involved the addition of a new logo on the building's exterior.
With the refurbishment now complete, the hotel is one of the city's most luxurious, offering contemporary and state-of-the-art facilities such as a modern, fully equipped health club with a beautifully decorated indoor pool, intimate restaurants, and superior service to all guests and visitors.
The hotel has 315 rooms, including seventy-five suites. All rooms measure upwards of thirty-seven square meters, and include Marriott's ultra-luxury new bedding. The hotel will soon implement Marriott's new in-room technology including a thirty-two-inch plasma HDTV. All rooms also feature large bathrooms with separate bathtubs and rain shower stalls.
Kuwait City
-Suburbs:Although the districts below are not usually recognized as suburbs, the following is a list of a few areas surrounding Kuwait city:Al-Salam ""السلام"" -Economy:...
's Le Meridien
Le Méridien
Le Méridien is an international hotel brand with a European perspective, formerly headquartered in the United Kingdom, with 130 properties. It is owned by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide....
hotel, was taken over by Marriott International
Marriott International
Marriott International, Inc. is a worldwide operator and franchisor of a broad portfolio of hotels and related lodging facilities. Founded by J. Willard Marriott, the company is now led by son J.W. Marriott, Jr...
in November, 2002, and was rebranded on January 1, 2003.
History
In 1980, Le MeridienLe Méridien
Le Méridien is an international hotel brand with a European perspective, formerly headquartered in the United Kingdom, with 130 properties. It is owned by Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide....
Kuwait opened to international acclaim as one of the most luxurious hotels in the area, and as one of the first international-class hotels in Kuwait
Kuwait
The State of Kuwait is a sovereign Arab state situated in the north-east of the Arabian Peninsula in Western Asia. It is bordered by Saudi Arabia to the south at Khafji, and Iraq to the north at Basra. It lies on the north-western shore of the Persian Gulf. The name Kuwait is derived from the...
.
In 1990, the hotel's lobby and first floor were set on fire by invading Iraqi soldiers. Following the Invasion, the damaged areas were restored and reconstructed to reopen to guests.
In 2003, the hotel served as a major hub for visiting journalist
Journalist
A journalist collects and distributes news and other information. A journalist's work is referred to as journalism.A reporter is a type of journalist who researchs, writes, and reports on information to be presented in mass media, including print media , electronic media , and digital media A...
s during the war in Iraq. Severe security measures were undertaken at the hotel, including the scanning of all incoming vehicles, passing through metal detectors, luggage scanning, identity tests, and the parking of vehicles several meters from the hotel's entrance and porte cochère.
Renovations
Since January 1, 2003 the hotel has embarked on a multi-million dollar renovation, which included the refurbishment of the hotelHotel
A hotel is an establishment that provides paid lodging on a short-term basis. The provision of basic accommodation, in times past, consisting only of a room with a bed, a cupboard, a small table and a washstand has largely been replaced by rooms with modern facilities, including en-suite bathrooms...
's lobby, restaurants, health facilities, and all guest rooms. Further changes involved the addition of a new logo on the building's exterior.
With the refurbishment now complete, the hotel is one of the city's most luxurious, offering contemporary and state-of-the-art facilities such as a modern, fully equipped health club with a beautifully decorated indoor pool, intimate restaurants, and superior service to all guests and visitors.
The hotel has 315 rooms, including seventy-five suites. All rooms measure upwards of thirty-seven square meters, and include Marriott's ultra-luxury new bedding. The hotel will soon implement Marriott's new in-room technology including a thirty-two-inch plasma HDTV. All rooms also feature large bathrooms with separate bathtubs and rain shower stalls.