Aruba Marriott Completes Room Upgrades

By: - February 28th, 2018
An upgraded room at the Aruba Marriott.

By the Caribbean Journal staff

The Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino has completed a series of upgrades to the property, including soft renovations of all 411 guest rooms.

The changes included renovations to the resort’s Ruth’s Chris steakhouse,; a redesign of the Bazaar gift shop and a reimagined Tradewinds Club lounge.

The reimagined Tradewinds Club lounge.

The room upgrades included new bed frames, carpeting, furniture pieces, light fixtures and artwork, with a design scheme focused on “modern minimalism,” according to the resort.

The resort also added three new rooms to the adults-only Tradewinds Club section of the resort.

“We are very pleased with the complimentary feedback from our guests after they experienced  the brand new room product and elevated atmosphere throughout the entire hotel,” said Tom Calame, General Manager of the Aruba Marriott. “From adding restaurants to updating the design, we’ve undergone major renovations and additions over the last couple of years to further enhance the guest experience. We’re looking forward to welcoming new and former guests to Aruba Marriott’s new look with the same timeless charm.”

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