The JW Marriott Kuwait City, formerly Kuwait City's Le Meridien hotel, was taken over by Marriott International in November 2002, and was rebranded on January 1, 2003. Kuwait City from space, November 1996 Kuwait City (also Al-Kuwait - الكويت), population 191,000 (1991), is the capital of the emirate of Kuwait and part of the Al-Asimah goveronate. ... Marriott International, Inc. ...

From that day, the hotel has embarked on a multi-million dollar renovation, which included the refurbishment of the hotel's lobby, restaurants, health facilities, and all guest rooms. Further changes involved the addition of a new logo on the building's exterior. Hotel is the letter H in the NATO phonetic alphabet. ...

With the refurbishment now complete, the hotel is one of the city's most luxurious, offering separate bathtubs and showers in all accommodation, a state-of-the-art health club with a beautifully decorated indoor pool, intimate restaurants, and superior service to all guests and visitors.

In 1980, Le Meridien Kuwait (the JW Marriott's former name) opened to international acclaim as one of the most luxurious hotels in the area, and as one of the first international-class hotels in Kuwait. 1980 is a leap year starting on Tuesday. ...

In 1990, the hotel's lobby and first floor were set on fire by invading Iraqi soldiers. Following the Invasion, the damaged areas were restored and reconstructed to reopen to guests. 1990 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

In 2003, the hotel served as a major hub for visiting journalists during the war in Iraq. Severe security measures were undertaken at the hotel, including the scanning of all incoming vehicles, passing through metal detectors, luggage scanning, identity tests, and the parking of vehicles several meters from the hotel's entrance and porte cochère. 2003 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar, and also: The International Year of Freshwater The European Disability Year Events January January 1 - Luíz Inácio Lula Da Silva becomes the 37th President of Brazil. ...

In 2004, the hotel was named "Best Business Hotel of the Year." 2004 is a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

External link

• Hotel webpage (http://marriott.com/property/propertypage/KWIJW)