The Marriott Marquis Hotel sits just down the street from the Walter Washington Convention Center. It is mostly a new building, except for the restored Plumbing and Pipefitters headquarters building at the corner. Photograph by Carol Ross Joynt.
The reception desk at the Marriott Marquis. Photograph by Carol Ross Joynt.
The 56-foot sculpture that is the focal point of the main lobby is called “The Birth of the American Flag” and was created by Rodney Carroll. It is the largest piece of art in any of Marriott’s 500 hotels. Photograph by Carol Ross Joynt.
The cavernous lobby is lit by a skylight that embraces the full space. Photograph by Carol Ross Joynt.
The Lobby Bar and other public spaces at the Marriott Marquis come equipped with free wi-fi. Photograph by Carol Ross Joynt.
Lit from below, these steps lead from the lobby to the mezzanine. The interior design of the Marriott Marquis was done by HOK Design, which has Washington offices. Photograph by Carol Ross Joynt.
Behind these trees on the mezzanine level are meeting rooms. Photograph by Carol Ross Joynt.
Anthem serves breakfast and lunch; it also has a soda fountain and a menu that pay homage to Marriott brand’s roots as Hot Shoppes. Photograph by Carol Ross Joynt.
The Velocity restaurant and sports bar has almost wall-to-wall televisions. Photograph by Carol Ross Joynt.
The Velocity restaurant and sports bar has almost wall-to-wall televisions. Photograph by Carol Ross Joynt.
Designed with the busy business traveler in mind, the fitness center covers two floors, is packed with state-of-the-art equipment, and is open 24 hours. Photograph by Carol Ross Joynt.
This underground passageway leads to the Washington Convention Center. Photograph by Carol Ross Joynt.
The golden-hued hallways are carpeted with a motif of dogwood blossoms on a blue background. Photograph by Carol Ross Joynt.
A standard bedroom at the Marriott Marquis. Photograph by Carol Ross Joynt.
