Courtyard Newark Downtown To Reward Meeting Planners Who Book Events By May 31

Meeting planners have an additional 20,000 reasons to schedule a conference, convention, reunion or social event in the Gateway City thanks to a limited-time offer from the Courtyard Newark Downtown.

The New Jersey hotel will offer 20,000 Marriott Rewards points as a bonus to groups that utilize any of its six state-of-the-art meeting rooms for events booked by May 31, 2014, and actualized by Dec. 31, 2014.

As one of the premier business hotels near Newark, the downtown Courtyard boasts 4,122 square feet of flexible event space ideal for hosting intimate board meetings or lavish cocktail receptions for up to 100 people. Whether professionals book the Broad Street or Lafayette boardrooms or Newark, Essex, Branch Brook Park or Passaic spaces, they will find comfortable and contemporary places for productive strategic planning sessions, successful product launches and effective team-building activities. Each room boasts high-speed wired and wireless Internet access with technologies such as microphones, laptops, 42-inch LED monitors and Blu-Ray players available for small per-day fees.

Fresh and innovative catering provided by the Newark hotel features an assortment of food choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as receptions and quick breaks. Guests also can grab Starbucks coffee and an assortment of healthy menu options from the New Jersey hotel's The Bistro Eat. Drink. Connect. The caf-style eatery features American fare in a casual setting with private seating for individuals as well as a communal table for smaller groups of professionals. An assortment of craft, import and domestic beers and wines by the glass are on tap nightly at The Bistro.

The newly remodeled lobby in the Newark, NJ, hotel features plenty of cozy nooks for small gatherings during breaks or in between meetings. Media pods with comfortable seating and individual flat-screen TVs are the ideal spots to relax while recharging cell phones, computers or laptops, and the lobby lounge provides a quiet corner to relax and unwind in style. Guests in town on business also will appreciate the Newark hotel's self-service business center with complimentary Wi-Fi, computers, printers and scanners for last-minute changes to a presentation.

Business travelers will take comfort in knowing that after a hard day's work, a soft and cozy bed will be awaiting in one of 140 guest rooms or 10 suites. Guests will get a sound night's sleep on one king or two queen beds topped with cotton-rich linens and plenty of fluffy pillows. In-room coffeemakers provide the java jolt needed to get a day off to a solid start, while irons and ironing boards offer convenience when looking unwrinkled is essential. Spacious work desks with ergonomic chairs and plenty of electrical outlets allow professionals who must work the opportunity to do it comfortably. Mini-refrigerators, flat-screen TVs with pay-per-view movies and complimentary high-speed Internet are among other amenities in the New Jersey hotel's guest quarters.

To take advantage of the deal to earn extra Marriot Rewards points for booking a meeting or event, contact the hotel at 1-973-848-0070.

About the Courtyard Newark Downtown

The Courtyard Newark Downtown at 858 Broad St. in Newark, NJ, is about 4 miles from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and near Jersey Gardens, Prudential Center, Penn Station, New Jersey Performing Arts Center and downtown New York City. The hotel features 140 rooms and 10 suites on six floors in addition to a renovated lobby, six meeting rooms with 4,122 square feet of flexible event space, The Bistro Eat. Drink. Connect., The Market, self-service business center and a fitness center with cardio equipment and free weights. For information, visit www.marriott.com/EWRDT or call 1-973-848-0070.

About Courtyard by Marriott

Courtyard by Marriott offers a refreshing environment that helps guests stay connected, productive and balanced. Intuitive services and design accommodate guests' needs for choice and control. With more than 860 locations in 30 countries, Courtyard is Marriott's largest brand. All Courtyard by Marriott hotels participate inthe award-winningMarriott Rewards frequent travel program that allows members to earnhotel points or airline miles for every dollar spent during each stay. For reservations, go to www.courtyard.com or contact a travel professional.

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