Sunstone Hotel Investors, Inc. and Marriott Hotels have announced the opening of the new Marriott Long Beach Downtown – an urban waterfront destination situated on the Southern California city’s iconic promenade.

The 12-storey hotel has 376 contemporary guestrooms and suites, a rooftop pool and deck with sweeping city and ocean views, a central Great Room lobby designed for social interaction and work, a lobby market, a state-of-the-art exercise facility, ample cutting-edge meeting space, and an all-day restaurant. It is close to many popular attractions including Aquarium of the Pacific, Shoreline Aquatic Park and the Queen Mary.

Looney & Associates LLC helmed the design of the property, blending the nautical and natural influences of the Long Beach locale with a contemporary aesthetic that includes geometric accents, decorative millwork, curved lines, layered textures and patterns and streamlined forms.

Highlights of Marriott Long Beach Downtown include:

• Guestrooms with large windows, functional technology-enabled work surfaces, flat-screen high-definition TV, and upgraded bath products;
• a curb check-in desk that recalls the forms of marina ship hulls;
• a Great Room lobby with clusters of lounge furniture and a central bar;
• an onsite restaurant – Local Current – offering inventive menus from Executive Chef Leo De Leon that feature fresh, natural ingredients sources from local farms and fishermen;
• a fitness center and outdoor pool;
• and M Club, a brand signature offered at select Marriott Hotels globally, which provides Marriott Bonvoy Platinum Elite, Titanium Elite and Ambassador Elite members as well as paying guests an exclusive space to rest, recharge and refocus, every day at any time.

In addition, Marriott Long Beach Downtown offers more than 21,000 square feet of meeting space, 14 flexible event rooms and 18 breakout rooms.  Taking a cue from the hotel’s beachfront locale, meeting areas are done in muted whites, greys and bright blues – with bold geometric accents, bright white wood millwork, oversized crystal light fixtures and plush patterned carpeting in abstract designs. All meeting areas have wireless connectivity, videoconferencing, docking stations and smart whiteboards. An onsite audiovisual technician is always available, and a variety of custom catering menu options are provided.

“With locally inspired design and sophisticated yet functional spaces, this newest hotel reflects Marriott Hotels’ commitment to elevating our guests’ experience by anticipating their every need,” said Rahul Vir, general manager, Marriott Long Beach Downtown. “Over the decades, Marriott Hotels has earned the trust of travelers worldwide. We are thrilled to introduce this new, forward-thinking hotel as we continually strive to exceed our guests’ expectations with exceptional and authentic services and elevated experiences.”