Brooklyn Marriott finishes first phase of $43M restoration
The New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge was the first full-service hotel to open in Brooklyn in 64 years when it first welcomed visitors in 1998. Now, with other hotels entering the competition in Downtown Brooklyn, the Marriott has completed the first phase of a $43 million restoration, in an attempt to hold onto its premier spot.
“We’re going to renovate every square inch of the hotel, and if the rest of it proceeds the way this first part does, we’ll be very excited,” said the building’s owner Josh Muss. “We’re very pleased with how this worked out. When we came on board, we were the only hotel, and now we’re one of many. I think we are maintaining our position as the leading hotel in size, in conference space and in beauty now.”
The first phase included a redesigned lobby, restaurant and concierge lounge. The formal dining room is gone, and in its place is The Bar, a chic and modern lounge which serves cocktails and locally produced food from places like the Brooklyn Roasting Company, Ovenly and the Brooklyn Winery.