(Confetti rain on BCDA president Vince Dizon, CDC president Noel Manankil, Clark Marriott Hotel GM Goeran Soelter, Widus president-CEO Daesik Han, Marriott International VP-Philippines Victor Clavell, Angeles City Mayor Edgardo Pamintuan, Mabalacat City Mayor Cris Garbo and CDC chairman Jose de Jesus at the launch. Contributed Photo)
CLARK FREEPORT – The first five-star hotel here is now open to the public after its grand opening on Friday.
Clark Marriott Hotel, owned by Widus Philippines Inc., is strategically located at this freeport making it the perfect destination for business meetings, life’s celebrations, or for one’s simplest pleasures or staycation needs.
“I’m very, very excited of course. This is the first fivestar hotel here but I am very glad that I am going to play a role in the development of Clark with the new Clark City and I want to show that someone from the private sector like me can contribute something,” said top Korean businessman Daesik Han, Widus president and CEO.
Set in the heart of this freeport amid a flourishing urban development, the Clark Marriott Hotel is only 2.6 kilometers from the Clark International Airport (CIA) or five to 10 minutes away by car and within the central business district providing easy access to major corporate businesses, government entities and wellknown city landmarks.
“We would like to congratulate Marriott Clark, especially Mr. Han for the newest attraction in Clark,” said Clark Development Corp. (CDC) president and CEO Noel F. Manankil.
“We are happy to be open. It’s an exciting day but still a lot to go. I am looking forward to let everybody know that we are here and it’s an exciting product for everybody to experience,” Clark Marriott Hotel general manager Goeran Soelter said during the grand opening hosted by celebrity model and actress Rufa Gutierrez.
Victor Clavell, Marriott International vice president for the Philippines said the opening of Clark Marriott is “a great example of how Marriott Hotels is inspiring brilliance through its expansion into surprising destinations.”
He said “international guests have endless options to explore new ways of thinking about Clark as a travel destination” as Clark is home to the country’s future premiere gateway, the Clark International Airport which boasts of increasing budget flights and flight destinations to key cities in Asia and the Middle East.
Clark Marriott Hotel has 260 well-appointed rooms, five restaurants and bars, event places such as the Grand Ballroom that can accommodate 360 guests, Meeting Rooms 1 and 2 that can hold a maximum of 80 guests each, and Meeting Rooms 3 and 4 at 30 and 20-person capacity respectively.
Relaxation and recreation await guests at the Quan Spa, Pool Bar, Fitness Center and Kids Club.
Contemporary design and local touches blend to create a distinct and vibrant aesthetic with the lyrics of the Kapampangan folk song “Atin Ku Pung Singsing (I have a ring)” emblazoned on the wall leading to the dining area.
Amenity-filled guest rooms, progressive dining, cutting edge technology, flexible and exemplary meeting facilities and a brand-new social event experience make every guest stay special, according to Soelter.
Innovative spaces, such as The Lounge allows guests to seamlessly blend work and play. Modern and sophisticated in its approach, providing experiences that keep the mind balanced, sharp and inspired, the hotel is the ideal starting point for travelers to do their business or discover the bustling city of Clark.
Boldly transforming itself for mobile and global travelers, Marriott Hotels inspires brilliance leading the industry with innovations. Guests can experience the ease of mobile check in and enjoy an elevated guest experience through Mobile Guest Services, seamlessly delivered with the globally renowned Marriott Hotels service.
“We are very happy to partner with Marriott International in welcoming and providing premium accommodation to visitors at Clark Marriott,” said Han.
“The Marriott Hotel’s name is a prestigious addition to Widus and together with Marriott, we are committed to offering travel, leisure and recreational experiences that will appeal to the most discerning of visitors,” he added.
To know more about the hotel, guests may call (045) 598 5000 or visit www.marriott.com/crkmc. And to keep up on their latest offerings, guests can follow Clark Marriott Hotel on Facebook and @clarkmarriott on Instagram.
Marriott Hotels is the flagship brand of Marriott International Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR).
