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9 B M & T ••• July/August 2016 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com offer a sense of place, closets are now open to alleviate fears of leav- ing clothes behind, walk-in upgraded showers replace bathtubs in king rooms and multipurpose work surfaces provide flexibility and mobility in the space. Smart TVs equipped with streaming services such as Netflix and Hulu give travelers the option to customize their space toward work or play. All rooms are accented by new art installations and sweeping floor-to-ceiling views of the Atlanta sky- line. The hotel's 94 suites and concierge-level rooms also received an overhaul including new hardwoods accented by beautiful area rugs throughout each area. The hotel offers more suites than any other hotel in the Atlanta market, providing ample multi-function- al space for meetings, interviews, receptions or VIP accommoda- tions with stunning floor-to-ceiling views of the city. The expansive concierge lounge received technology upgrades and en-hanced food and beverage offerings that showcase the Marriott Marquis' award-winning culinary program. The exclu- sive, relaxed setting, gives guests staying in concierge level accom- modations an enhanced environment to socialize or work while enjoying complimentary items such as Wi-Fi, plug-in access for laptops and personal devices and a selection of snacks, soft drinks, coffee, bottled water. In the morning, guests are treated to a selec- tion of freshly prepared breakfast items that are made in-house from scratch using only locally-sourced ingredients. Evening reception hours offer a chance to unwind from the day amidst breathtaking views of the Atlanta skyline. The renovation has also brought two floors of Stay WellTM rooms to the Marquis, making the property one of six in the Marriott International portfolio to offer this first-of-its-kind con- cept to enable healthy travel. Designed by wellness real estate and technology firm DelosTM, Stay Well rooms offer evidence-based health and wellness features that help optimize guests' health, vital- ity, happiness and wellbeing when traveling. The two floors offer technologies, features and programming services exclusive to Stay Well including air purification, circadian lighting, an allergen-free room sanitation process, vitamin C shower infusers as well as aro- matherapy to instill a sense of calm, relaxation and overall wellbe- ing for guests while away from home. Through the Stay Well Atlanta Marriott Marquis Theater