Marriott Kingston Opens New Residence Inn Hotel

Published on: 2010/09/01 - in News

Opening of New Residence Inn by Marriot Kingston, Water’s Edge Recently Announced by Atlific Hotels

KINGSTON, ONTARIO – The opening of a stylish new Residence Inn by Marriott Kingston has just been announced by Atlific Hotels. Situated at Kingston’s beautiful downtown waterfront, the Water’s Edge promises to be area’s best extended stay hotel.

Apart from being just a stone’s throw away from Kingston’s downtown restaurants, City Hall, Queen’s University, Kingston General Hospital, Springer Market Square and other business venues, the Water’s Edge is also right beside Battery Park, the new waterfront park and trail.

This new Marriot Kingston Hotel will feature 141 spacious suites which include full-kitchens, pull-out sofa beds, luxury bedding and separate areas for sleeping, working, dining and relaxing. West 76 Grill, the hotel’s new restaurant, is sure to please guests with its great food, large waterside patio and a view overlooking the Lake Ontario.

In addition, the Water’s Edge also has a grocery shopping service, a fitness centre, an indoor saltwater pool and a business center. Hi-speed internet access, local telephone calls, daily newspapers, hot breakfast buffets and other complimentary services will also be provided to guests of the new Kingston hotel.

The Water Edge is Atlific Hotels’ 8th addition to its continually growing portfolio of managing successful and award-winning Marriot hotels.

Senior Vice-President of Atlific Hotels, Phillipe Gadbois said “We are thrilled to be the first branded extended stay hotel in Kingston and to partner once again with hotel owners, Gillin Engineering & Construction Limited and Marriott International. The Marriott brand has long been a leader in providing a quality product with outstanding service. This new property promises to maintain that reputation, providing guests with all the comforts of home and travel while visiting downtown Kingston.”

Michael Johnstone has been announced as the general manager of Residence Inn Kingston Water’s Edge. Atlific Hotels’ Jonestone has over 25 years of experience in Europe and North America. His knowledge in the hotel industry is expected to ensure a consistent level of success to this new hotel.

Featuring over 5200 square feet of meeting space – providing a stunning view of the Kingston harbor and the St. Lawrence River – and a 4000 square-foot ballroom, the Water’s Edge is planning to be the extended stay hotel of choice in Kingston.