MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL INTRODUCES LUXURY JW MARRIOTT HOTEL TO JAKARTA

Marriott International (NYSE:MAR) yesterday opened the 333-room luxury, full service JW Marriott Hotel Jakarta, and Indonesia’s first Marriott-branded hotel.

The JW Marriott Hotel Jakarta is owned by PT Permata Birama Sakti. It is located in the Mega Kuningan Complex and is situated 21 kilometers southeast of the International Airport and close to the two main expressways, Jalan Jendral Sudirman and Jalan Gatot Subroto. This location is in the heart of the Golden Business Triangle, which is home to major embassies, international companies and is surrounded by lush green landscapes.

Introductory rates begin at $128 for deluxe rooms, $163 for executive rooms and $213 for premier suites. Guests will also enjoy a complimentary buffet breakfast, welcome drink, daily newspaper and fresh fruits and free use of the health club through the end of the year.

The hotel has an array of services including an executive level with private lounge and butler service, a 24-hour business center with secretary support, 24-hour room service, laundry delivery and a travel and limousine desk.

For recreation, the property features retail shops, a fitness center, an outdoor swimming pool, a sauna and steam bath, a jacuzzi, massage services and nearby tennis and golf facilities.

For dining, guests can choose from six restaurants: Sailendra, which has live cooking stations that serve a blend of Indian, Asian, International and local cuisine; Asuka, a traditional yet stylish Japanese restaurant; Pearl, serving authentic Cantonese cuisine specialized on fresh seafood; Deli, which has a wide range of pastries, freshly baked goods and other gourmet items. In addition, the JW Marriott Hotel Jakarta has Untitled-Fun Pub offering nightly live music and Karaoke and the JW Lounge, an exclusive venue for afternoon tea and pastries and live music in the evenings.

For conferences and social events, the JW Marriott Hotel Jakarta offers 1,210 square meters including a 900-square-meter ballroom that is divisible into three sections and nine additional meeting rooms. Conference rooms also feature natural light and the latest in technical equipment.
John Jaskula is the General Manager and Andreas Kohn is the Director of Marketing.

Marriott International’s brand portfolio continues to expand throughout the Asia/Pacific
region with openings scheduled for later this year. These include: the 363-room JW Marriott Hotel Shanghai, the 371-room JW Marriott Hotel Mumbai and the 265-room JW Marriott Hotel Phuket. By the end of 2002, Marriott International will have 88 hotels in the region, offering 33,631 rooms and six brands in 13 countries.

The JW Marriott Hotel Jakarta, along with more than 2,000 Marriott-affiliated hotels worldwide, participates in Marriott Rewards. This acclaimed guest reward program allows members to earn their choice of points or airline miles during their stay.

JW Marriott Hotels are currently located in Dubai, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Hong Kong, Seoul, Mexico City, Quito, Cancun, Lima and in major U.S. cities including Atlanta; Houston; Honolulu and Washington, D.C.

For more information or reservations, contact a travel agent or call toll-free in local markets. Marriott-appointed general sales agents and the local Marriott International Sales Offices can also provide assistance.