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Aruba Marriott Resort Debuts New $1.5 Million Ballroom

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - January 8, 2014 - 11:22 am

Above: the Aruba Marriott

By the Caribbean Journal staff

The Aruba Marriott Resort has completed a $1.5 million renovation of its 8,435-square-foot Grand Ballroom.

The renovation included new woodwork, carpeting, wallpaper, millwork, lighting and banquet tables, among other changes.

Above: the new ballroom

The property said the new space was designed to “reflect the tropical Caribbean flair” of the island. It can accommodate up to 800 guests for meetings, weddings and other events.

“In the past few years, we have made significant enhancements to the entire resort experience and we are now excited to be pulling this sophisticated and contemporary look into the ballroom space,” said Tom Calame, complex general manager.

The 411-room property is Aruba’s largest hotel. It recently completed a wider $50 million renovation project that added the new Tradewinds Club and an adults-only pool.

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