The John Hardy Group Handles Development Oversight for Marriott Marquis in D.C.
July 3, 2014 - Designed adjacent to the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, a new-build, 1,175-room, 49 suite hotel will open on May 1, 2014; The Marriott Marquis D.C., was developed by Quadrangle Development Corporation and Capstone Development, LLC. The John Hardy Group, a hospitality development services firm (with offices in New York, Atlanta and Paris) was engaged to monitor the top-down construction process.
Modern in look and feel, the grand building serves the practical needs of the convention center guests as well as transient visitors. The hotel features a vast atrium with a complete skylight roofing system (seen throughout the property), patriotic themed artwork on a heroic scale by Rodney Carroll, 100,000 square feet of meeting rooms (with natural light in pre-function areas) and ballrooms. It will also add a variety of retail stores, and signature restaurants to the local dining scene.
About The John Hardy Group
The John Hardy Group provides independent, strategic development services to joint venture partners, asset managers and major brands engaged in hospitality real estate, globally. Recognized as the leader in creating creative solutions to complex challenges in building developments, the company uses propriety project research, planning and execution processes established by the group.
JHG has successfully managed more than $6 billion in development-related assignments and completed projects with more than $2 billion in value, encompassing 866 hospitality projects in 35 countries. JHG offices are located in Atlanta, New York and Paris.
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global leading lodging company based in Bethesda,Maryland, USA, with more than 4,200 properties in 80 countries and territories. Marriott International reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 19 brands, including: The Ritz-Carlton®, BVlgari®, EDITION®, JW Marriott®, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott Hotels®, Delta Hotels and Resorts®, Marriott Executive Apartments®, Marriott Vacation Club®, Gaylord Hotels®, AC Hotels by Marriott®, Courtyard®, Residence Inn®, SpringHill Suites®, Fairfield Inn & Suites®, TownePlace Suites®, Protea Hotels® and MoxyHotels®. Marriott has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics. The company also manages the award-winning guest loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® program, which together surpass 50 million members. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at 
