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Dave Murray the Opening GM at Lodgian's 
Portland Marriott City Center
First new-construction downtown hotel since 1985
 
PORTLAND, Ore., Aug. 9, 1999- The Portland Marriott City Center on Broadway celebrated its grand opening today with Mayor Vera Katz cutting the ceremonial ribbon. The hotel will host its first guests Tues., August 10.  Located in the heart of Portland, at 520 SW Broadway at Washington Street, the full-service hotel is the first new-construction hotel to open downtown since 1985. 

�Business travelers told us what they wanted in a hotel experience-functional, comfortable rooms and top-notch service,� said General Manager Dave Murray. �We heard them and have set out to create exactly the kind of hotel they want.�

All 249 guest rooms and 11 suites feature Marriott�s �The Room That Works� concept: two-line telephones, data ports, voice mail, special lighting and desks carefully designed to offer effective workspace. The intimate lobby features a sweeping staircase that leads to the casually elegant restaurant and lounge. The two-floor Concierge Level, health club with an oversized whirlpool, and valet service give the Marriott on Broadway the feel of a luxury hotel, while providing the consistent quality and travel awards benefits (Marriott Rewards, Marriott Miles) of a national brand. 

The new Portland Marriott City Center on Broadway also features state-of-the-art conference facilities comprising over 3,000 sq. ft. of flexible space that can accommodate from 10 to 120 attendees. To ensure successful events, hotel event managers can assist with all details and Red Coat staff are available for last minute requests. The hotel�s creative catering group can stage banquets, receptions, and theme parties. 

Owned by Atlanta-based Lodgian, Inc., the Marriott on Broadway is within walking distance of downtown attractions such as shopping, the theater and financial districts. Also close-by are the Portland Art Museum, Civic Center and scenic Waterfront Park. 

MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. is a leading worldwide hospitality company with over 1,800 operating units in the United States and 53 other countries and territories. Marriott Lodging operates and franchises hotels under the Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, Renaissance, Residence Inn, Courtyard, TownePlace Suites, Fairfield Inn, SpringHill Suites and Ramada International brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership (timeshare) resorts under the Marriott Vacation Club International brand, and provides furnished corporate housing through its ExecuStay by Marriott division. Other Marriott businesses include senior living communities and services, wholesale food distribution, and procurement services. The company is headquartered in Washington, D.C. and has approximately 135,000 employees. 

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Contact:
Dave Murray, 
Portland Marriott City Center, 
503/226-6300
or
Nancy Puglia, Hallock Modey, 503/224-1711
[email protected]
 
Also See: Lodgian Completes $565 Million Recapitalization in Current Tight Market for Capital / July 1999 
Lodgian Sells Interest in European Hotels to Krasnapolsky Hotels & Restaurants N.V. / June 1999 
Revenue, EBITDA, Revpar, and Income all Show Strong Gains for Lodgian First Quarter / May 1999 

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