Special Room Rates and Group Event Booking Perks Make Walla Walla's Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center the Perfect Place for Holidays

WALLA WALLA, Wash., Oct. 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Since its founding in 1928, The Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center has been a Walla Walla landmark and storied gathering place for the local community and visitors alike – and there is no better time to take advantage of this than the celebrated holiday season. With a warm and rich atmosphere, 127-luxury hotel rooms, six on-site wine tasting rooms and the award-winning Marc Restaurant & Vineyard Lounge, The Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center provides numerous options for gatherings of any size. Whether planning a wine tasting leisure trip, a large scale holiday party or intimate celebration dinner with friends, the Marcus Whitman caters to every need and provides special booking perks throughout the season.  

Elegant Meeting & Dining Options
From festive luncheons to multi-course wine pairing dinners to hors d'oeuvre receptions, The Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center will help create an affordable and memorable holiday party for colleagues, friends and family. The hotel's nationally-recognized Marc Restaurant and Vineyard Lounge provides the delicious cuisine, beverage and service for all parties and events and experts are on hand to ensure an easy-to-plan, yet exquisite event. The hotel's elegant boardrooms are ideal for hosting an intimate party or meeting; and the beautiful ballrooms are perfect for throwing a more extravagant affair.

Corporate Meetings & Events
The Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center is a true "one stop shop" that provides all key components for any corporate meeting including catering, linens, chairs, A/V equipment and more. As efficiency and affordability are at the cornerstones of business travel, the flexible meeting spaces are ideal for conferences, board meetings, company off-sites and more. The historic ballrooms and executive meeting rooms offer the perfect combination of beauty and functionality, featuring some of the most advanced audio-visual systems in the northwest accompanied by dedicated on-site technical staff. Hosting a meeting at the Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center includes many complimentary amenities such as:

• Dedicated concierge services
• A gourmet hot and healthy breakfast each morning
• Free Parking
• On-site security services
• Fitness and business centers
• High speed wireless internet
• Shuttle service to and from the Walla Walla airport

Schedule a meeting or party Sunday through Thursday and receive at least 15% off the publicized hotel room rates. In addition, meetings of 10 or more that are booked by December 31, 2014 will receive a complimentary hosted one hour welcome reception.

Large Scale Events & Gathering
Complete with boardrooms to ballrooms, the expansive modern Conference Center in the Marcus Whitman Hotel features more than 13,000 square-feet of customizable event space, hosting up to 450 people. The luxurious ballrooms are adorned with original chandeliers, wall sconces and crown moldings, providing a Renaissance-inspired, yet modern setting for a truly special event. All the facilities are equipped with the amenities and technology requirements necessary to make any meeting or event a success.

As an added bonus to help streamline costs, the Marcus Whitman decks out the ballroom with holiday decor and a festive Christmas tree to add to the event ambiance at no extra cost. When booking a holiday party or large scale conference or special event, guests will receive:

• Special hotel room rates (offered that night for party attendees)
• One complimentary guestroom certificate (for groups of 20 or more, to be used that evening or as a giveaway)
• A beautiful ballroom adorned with holiday decor and a festive Christmas tree
• Professional trained wait staff and an on-site event planner
• Catering by The Marc Restaurant and The Vineyard Lounge to streamline planning 
• Linens, tables, chairs, and service ware are all provided at no additional charge

Leisure travel reservations can be made at www.marcuswhitmanhotel.com or by calling (509) 525-2200. To book a corporate meeting, contact Chris Coats, Director of Sales at (509) 524-5107 or [email protected]. To book a large scale special event, contact Edie Paden, Director of Events at (509) 524-5106 or [email protected].

About The Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center
Built in 1928 through a community labor of love, The Marcus Whitman Hotel & Conference Center is a downtown Walla Walla landmark where history and luxury intertwine. The property was fully renovated in 2001 and restored to its original grandeur, while adding modern updates to provide a truly luxurious experience for today's traveler. The full grounds include a 127-room hotel with luxury suites, a state-of-the art conference center featuring grand renaissance ballrooms, six on-site wine tasting rooms, and the award-winning The Marc Restaurant – recently named "Restaurant of the Year" by the Washington State Wine Commission – and The Vineyard Lounge. Thousands of overnight guests, diners, wine lovers, conference goers, business travelers and pleasure seekers enjoy the Marcus Whitman's exceptional guest service each year, where they find "ladies and gentlemen serving ladies and gentlemen" to the backdrop of modern splendor. For more information visit www.marcuswhitmanhotel.com.

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