Spa Places in the News
JW
Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa Now Taking Leisure Reservations
- Special introductory rate welcomes guests to JW Marriott's largest resort in
the world
SAN ANTONIO,
Nov. 3 -- On January 22, 2010, the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort
& Spa will welcome its first guests. As a special incentive, the resort is
offering a Special Introductory Rate starting at $149 a night or $288 including
breakfast and golf at the TPC San Antonio.
Known as a Sunbelt
city, San Antonio enjoys nearly 300 days of sunshine each year, with an average
temperature in January of 62 degrees. With mild winters, the area is an ideal
place for indoor or outdoor recreation and relaxation year-round. This special
introductory rate offers guests full access to the resort's highly anticipated,
world-class amenities for the perfect late winter getaway.
The
Ultimate Golf Experience
Golfers can be the first players to test their skills
on the newest PGA TOUR Tournament Players Club (TPC) championship golf courses
with 36 challenging holes and stunning views. Two of golf's most legendary names
designed the courses - Pete Dye for the AT&T Canyons Course and Greg Norman
for the AT&T Oaks Course. The Norman-designed course will begin hosting the
Valero Texas Open in May 2010. The club is private and only accessible to members
and guests of the Resort.
Relaxation and Rejuvenation
For
those who need a winter recharge, the Resort's 26,000 square-foot Lantana Spa
will offer 30 treatment rooms, including two couple's treatment suites and two
outdoor private treatment rooms. A complete fitness center and movement studio
will feature the latest in cardio-training equipment, free weights and stationary
weight training equipment as well as yoga and other fitness classes. Between treatments,
guests will enjoy the peaceful serenity of the spa's heated, lagoon-like pool,
healthy refreshments at the Replenish Spa Bistro or finding the perfect indulgence
at the spa's boutique.
Outdoor Exploration
Nature lovers
will have plenty to explore on the property's 600 acres of rolling, oak tree covered
hills with an adjacent 100-acre bird sanctuary. Resort guests will be able to
meander through the property on a system of hiking and biking trails as they enjoy
the native landscape and wildlife.
Exhilarating Water Features
for the Entire Family
Guests don't have to wait for summer for the ultimate
in outdoor fun and relaxation. All outdoor water features are heated during cool
weather months for year-round enjoyment. Guests of all ages will enjoy the River
Bluff Water Experience, which includes a thrilling 650-foot rapid river ride,
three water slides and a 1,100-foot-long lazy river. In addition, there are children's
pools, a serene adult pool, hot and cold plunge pools, whirlpools and an expansive
activity pool.
Cuisine, Boutique Shopping and Sports - Texas
Style
Resort guests will find culinary delights and boutique shopping at every
corner. The resort's casual restaurant, Cibolo Moon, will serve authentic Texas
cuisine that captures the unique flavors of the region. Located at the Golf Clubhouse,
18 Oaks will feature sweeping views of the 18th greens of the two TPC golf courses
and will showcase prime cuts and traditional steakhouse fare. High Velocity Sports
Bar, the Resort's media rich sports venue, will put guests right in the middle
of the action with wall-to-wall multi-media screens featuring a variety of sport
channels. Guests will also enjoy shopping in the area's high-end boutiques.
World-Class
Accommodations Blended with Hill Country Hospitality
The resort's 1,002 rooms,
including 85 suites, will reflect the authentic style and hospitality of the Texas
Hill Country. The spacious rooms will feature custom designed furniture and finishes
that make use of hand-tooled leather, copper and ironwork also used throughout
the property. Spacious bathrooms will offer the luxury visitors expect from a
world-class resort experience.
"We look forward to welcoming
our first guests to this magnificent property. This special introductory rate
is just the start of a year full of exciting events and news from this one-of-a-kind
resort," said Arthur Coulombe, general manager of the JW Marriott San Antonio
Hill Country Resort & Spa.
Less than 20 minutes from San
Antonio International Airport and surrounded by the Texas Hill Country, the resort's
exceptional amenities make it the ideal winter destination. For more information
or to make a reservation please phone 1-866-882-4420 or visit www.jwsanantonio.com.
JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts is Marriott International's
distinctive luxury brand appealing to business and leisure travelers who appreciate
and value authenticity, anticipatory but unobtrusive personal service, delectable
dining experiences and elegantly informal surroundings. With award winning spas
and enhanced fitness centers, this brand is particularly favored by seasoned travelers
who want to maintain their personal well-being while traveling.
There are currently
42 JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts operating in 20 countries, with another 23
properties expected to open over the next 48 months, bringing the total number
of hotels to more than 60 hotels in 24 countries.
