The first Marriott Executive Apartments branded hotel in the Kingdom, Marriott Executive Apartments Riyadh, Makarim has already proven to be the best extended stay hotel existing in the market. Marriott Executive Apartments Riyadh, Makarim first won the award “Best Hotel Apartment” from the Middle East Hotel Awards in 2013. This year, the Saudi Excellence in Tourism Awards which is celebrating its fourth year, granted the property as “Best Furnished Apartments – Grade 1”. The award was accepted by Muin Serhan, General Manager of Marriott Executive Apartments Riyadh, Makarim. Saudi Excellence in Tourism Awards are supported by the Supremei Commission for Tourism and Antiquities headed by Prince Sultan Bin Salman. This award giving body is recognized as a critical benchmark for all the industries associated to tourism within the Kingdom. These awards explain all the hard works, dedication and passion of the management team and staffs to bring the best service we can provide to our valued guests says, Muin Serhan. At the Marriott Executive Apartments Riyadh, Makarim each apartment is furnished to be a home away from home, with elegantly appointed bedrooms with en-suite bath, fully equipped kitchen and high-speed Internet, satellite television, DVD and CD players. Five-star amenities include dual-voltage electrical outlets, cordless speakerphones, private voicemail accessible from outside, interactive TV, wired and wireless internet connection, housekeeping services, room service, grocery shopping and dry cleaning service. A four-star apartment hotel, dining options at the Marriott Executive Apartments Riyadh, Makarim, include room service and the Quick Bites serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can also enjoy a Grab-N-Go option, providing an ideal solution for business travelers on the go. In addition, a private area — the Resident's Lounge — offers guests a place to unwind or socialize with other residents. Marriott International, Inc. is a leading lodging company based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, with more than 3,800 properties in 74 countries and territories and reported revenues of nearly $12 billion in fiscal year 2012. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 18 brands. — SG