by Hotel Blogger | Aug 16, 2017 | Life in Syracuse, Our Hotel
Parents, Stay the Night at our Historic Hotel near Syracuse University. Sending your students back to college is never an easy task, especially if you will be dropping your student off for the first time. With new student move-in for Syracuse University quickly approaching, we want to let parents know that they are always welcome to rest their head (and more importantly, their feet) at our historic hotel near Syracuse University before taking the long drive back home. The move-in days for students are Tuesday, August 22; Wednesday, August 23; and Thursday, August 24, 2017. Once leaving the campus, head to our historic hotel near Syracuse University and take the day and evening to discover what makes Syracuse such a wonderful town to live in. With our prime location, you will be able to take in the local culture and attractions. With so much to see and do, we are always willing to share our favorite, hidden gems to ensure that our first time guests make the most out of their visit! When you start to build up your appetite, you have the option of dining at our on-site restaurant, Eleven Waters, which features an outdoor patio, or our newly opened sports-friendly pub, Shaughnessy’s Pub. Yet, after such a long day of moving boxes and saying your goodbyes to your students, we understand that you may just want to kick up your feet and enjoy some well-deserved R&R. We pride ourselves on offering comfortable accommodations and the best amenities to ensure our guests receive the home-away-from-home experience. Make us your first choice while in Syracuse. Located just one mile from the Syracuse University...
by Hotel Blogger | Aug 9, 2017 | Our Hotel, Syracuse Events & Festivals
Onondaga Historical Association Recognizes 35 Years of Syracuse Jazz Fest. All that jazz! Take a journey through 35 years of the history of Syracuse Jazz Fest. The Onondaga Historical Association is offering a visual exhibit located on the second floor’s west gallery at the OHA Museum located just minutes away from us in downtown Syracuse. It’s a wonderful way to spend the afternoon, especially for music lovers visiting with us this summer and fall. The exhibit is free and will run through October 3, 2017. What does the OHA Museum showcase? Visitors can view highlights of the Syracuse Jazz Fest, from the different venues, to music industry superstars and jazz legends, as well as homegrown musical talent. With a variety of musical tastes that exist in the Central New York area, Syracuse Jazz Fest has touched almost all of them. Take a walk down memory lane! Just a few of the many wonderful things that you will be able to view include Dizzy Gillespie’s bulging cheeks while playing trumpet, Jean Luc Ponty’s electrifying violin, B.B. King’s guitar Lucille, Buckwheat Zydeco’s accordion, Wynton Marsalis’ big band style orchestra, or Kenny G’s saxophone; or maybe singing to the songs of Aretha Franklin, the Doobie Brothers, Boz Scaggs, Natalie Cole, or Smokey Robinson. With help from Jazz Fest founder and Executive Director, Frank Malfitano, the Syracuse Jazz Fest visual exhibit is a must-see attraction while in town. The OHA Museum is located at 321 Montgomery Street in Syracuse, NY. We invite you to plan your stay with us at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown, located just minutes from the Syracuse attraction. Visit our website to learn more and reserve your stay with us today. We offer a variety of hotel...
by Hotel Blogger | Aug 2, 2017 | Our Hotel, Syracuse Events & Festivals
Check Out the Upcoming Concerts in Syracuse. Looking to catch a concert this summer? You’re in the right place because Syracuse is the place to be! There are plenty of great artists and bands that will be hitting the Syracuse stage this season and, with a wide variety of talent on this year’s Lakeview Amphitheater event calendar, the line-up is sure to impress nearly every music fan. Check out the upcoming concerts in Syracuse and plan your visit today. August 05 @ 7:00 pm – Kings of Leon with very special guests Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats. August 11 @ 8:00 pm – Goo Goo Dolls with special guests Phillip Phillips. August 12 @ 7:00 pm – Luke Bryan with special guests Brett Eldredge & Craig Campbell. August 16 @ 8:00 pm – Joe Bonamassa August 19 @ 7:00 pm – United We Rock: REO Speedwagon, Styx, Don Felder. August 22 @ 7:00 pm – John Mayer with special guest Dawes. August 25 @ 7:00 pm – Brantley Gilbert with special guest Tyler Farr and Luke Combs. August 26 @ 7:30 pm- The Future Hndrxx Tour with special guests A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, Wizkid, Rich the Kid, Zoey Dollaz September 9@ 6:45 pm – Matchbox Twenty, Counting Crows If you’re traveling far and looking for hotels near Lakeview Amphitheater, we invite you to reserve one of our rooms in our historic hotel in Syracuse. At the Marriott Syracuse Downtown, we offer the most spacious guest rooms in the city, all appointed with luxurious amenities that will ensure a home-away-from-home experience. With a variety of hotel packages now available on our site, you are sure to make the most out of your stay. Treat yourself to an early dinner in our Eleven Waters Restaurant before the concert. Our Eleven Waters Day...
by Hotel Blogger | Jul 26, 2017 | Syracuse Attractions, Syracuse Events & Festivals
The 2017 Great New York State Fair Syracuse Concerts and Events. Delicious food, captivating entertainment and great fun for all ages, just a few words that may come to mind when describing the beloved Great New York State Fair. The highly-anticipated fair is loved by locals and tourists alike and the perfect way to end the summer season here in Syracuse. More than one million people come out to experience the 13-day event, this year marking the 177th edition. What can you expect from the nearly two-week long attraction? The Great New York State Fair Syracuse will bring concerts from dozens of big-name entertainers, events and scores of exciting midway rides! Plan your stay with us today, as you won’t want to miss it. The Great New York State Fair will return to the New York State Fairgrounds on August 23 – September 4, 2017. Whether you are a return visitor or a first timer, it is known that no two visits to the Great New York State Fair are exactly alike. If you are coming for the music, you won’t be disappointed. The Great New York State Fair Syracuse Concerts include performances by The Marshall Tucker Band, Daya, Bret Michaels, Kansas, Post Malone and more! Click here to check out the exciting line-up for the Great New York State Fair. Even with the exciting musical performances to look forward to and the thrilling rides to experience, the number one reason people come to the Great New York State Fair is for the food! During Taste NY, companies will be selling and offering samples of their local products. With such great food, exciting musical line-ups and unique spectacular rides and attractions from North America’s premier carnival company, Wade Shows, you can see...
by Hotel Blogger | Jul 19, 2017 | Our Hotel, Syracuse Events & Festivals, Weddings & Events
Pick One of our Event Venues in Syracuse NY for your next party. Special moments deserve to be celebrated. Whether it be a large, lavish gathering or an intimate party, let us have the honor of hosting your next special occasion at one of our event venues right here in Syracuse, NY. Here are a list of events that we’ve hosted at our historic property in Syracuse: Anniversary parties Birthday parties Quinceaneras Sweet Sixteens Baby/Bridal Showers Graduations Reunions and more! We believe that when it comes to hosting an event, it’s all in the details and even the tiniest details can make a big difference. With a culinary team available on-site, you can have customized menus planned to suit your tastes and your budget. Our talented, dedicated team at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown will ensure that your selected food is not only pleasing to the palette, but also pleasing to the eye. Follow this link to view our 2017 Social Catering Menus. Our professional event planning staff is also available to help guide you through the planning process and make sure your event is perfectly planned from beginning to end. With a whole team behind you, you can take the time to sit back and enjoy time with your guests. With a total of 41,000 square feet of flexible function space available, you can choose from one of the following event venues that we offer here in Syracuse, NY: Grand Ballroom – 5,952 square feet Persian – 4,050 square feet Finger Lakes Ballroom – 7,888 square feet Empire Room – 2,940 square feet We would be honored to host your special celebration at one of our event venues in Syracuse, NY. For more...
by Hotel Blogger | Jul 12, 2017 | Our Hotel, Syracuse Events & Festivals
Catch a Syracuse Chiefs home game while in town. Nothing beats a good ol’ fashion baseball game in the summertime and with our convenient location to NBT Bank Stadium, our guests can enjoy just that. Head to the stadium to cheer on the Syracuse Chiefs, a minor league baseball team and the Triple-A affiliate of the Washington Nationals. It’s guaranteed to be a fun-filled afternoon. NBT Bank Stadium is one of the finest AAA ballparks in the country with over 11,000 seats, well, 11,117 seats to be exact. With summer in full swing, there’s plenty of baseball to be played! If planning to visit with us this summer, catch a Syracuse Chiefs home game. Along with affordable tickets and sports merchandise shops, it’s the chance to see the Major League stars of tomorrow up close! It’s a must-see experience, especially if this is your first time visiting Syracuse. Here’s the 2017 schedule for the Syracuse Chiefs: vs. Pawtucket on July 13-16. vs. Louisville on July 24-30. vs. Rochester on August 4-6. vs. Durham on August 15-17. vs. Indianapolis on August 17-20. vs. Lehigh Valley on August 28-31. vs. Buffalo on September 1-4. Purchase your tickets today. Traveling with a group? Group tickets are available! Bring a group of 15 or more for discounted tickets all located in the same area with various food options available! A Syracuse Chiefs baseball game is one of our favorite events for the summer. If planning to attend a remaining home game this summer, we invite you to reserve a room with us at the Marriott Syracuse Downtownhttp://marriottsyracusedowntown.com/. Our brand new guestrooms are designed to provide all the comforts of home. Enjoy the finest quality furniture...
by Hotel Blogger | Jul 5, 2017 | History of the Hotel Syracuse, Our Hotel
History of the Marriott Syracuse Downtown, formerly Hotel Syracuse. Every hotel tells a story. Nowhere in Syracuse will you find a more historical hotel than the Marriott Syracuse Downtown. During our $74 million renovation and restoration, we have cultivated 261+ rooms and suites along with 3 ballrooms and 3 restaurants. From our Grand Ballroom’s sky mural ceiling to the original hare and bone floors, there is a story behind nearly every feature of our historic property. Today, we will share a bit of that story with you. If you have yet to visit, take a visual journey through the ins and outs of our property and learn the history of the Marriott Syracuse Downtown. It may inspire you to visit sometime in the not-so-distant future. While entering our lobby you will find our original Terrazzo Flooring, along with our Chandeliers that have been restored to their natural beauty. Arguably, one of the most fascinating pieces of history is the 40-foot by 6-foot mural, located behind the front desk, depicting 20 key events during the first 100 years of Syracuse’s history. This mural was painted for the hotel by Carl Roters, a professor at Syracuse University’s College of Fine Arts. The painter and art restorer, Marek Mularski, of Auburn, Mass., cleaned decades worth of tobacco smoke and coal dust which had darkened the mural over the years, making it identical to how it looked back in 1949.Our lower lobby is home to many of our facilities, such as our IACC center, which was originally a church and then later converted into a Bingo hall. Our Eleven Waters Bar is also located on our lower lobby, too. During our renovation process, we found spouts...
by Hotel Blogger | Jun 28, 2017 | Our Hotel, Syracuse Events & Festivals
Celebrate the Fourth of July in Syracuse. Can you believe that the Fourth of July is less than one week away? Either can we! If you’re still scratching your head, wondering what to do this Fourth of July, consider packing up your best patriotic outfit, booking a last-minute room and celebrating the Fourth of July here in Syracuse. Fireworks and live patriotic music will fill the air to help celebrate the holiday, making Syracuse NY the perfect destination this Fourth of July! Symphoria Concert & Fourth of July Fireworks July 4, 2017 at 8pm Lakeview Amphitheater, Syracuse NY Tickets are $10, and kids 18 years and younger are free of charge. The Symphoria is celebrating Independence Day at Lakeview Amphitheater, highlighting Symphoria’s 2017 Summer Concert Series. With Sean O’Loughlin conducting the orchestra, with the Syracuse Pops Chorus, you will hear music from Disney movies, “Star Wars,” and “Pirates of the Caribbean.” In addition, patriotic music will fill the air to help celebrate the Fourth of July in Syracuse such as Morton Gould’s American Salute, John Williams’ Hymn to the Fallen, Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture. There will be also be a salute to the U. S. Armed Forces. Celebrate the holiday at the Symphoria Concert & Fourth of July Fireworks in Syracuse! Parking opens at 5:00 p.m and the gates will open at 6:30 p.m. The Lakeview Amphitheater,490 Restoration Way, Syracuse NY 13209, is located just minutes away from us at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown. If looking for hotels in Syracuse for the Fourth of July, we invite you to book your stay with us. We’re conveniently located near the Fourth of July event in Syracuse and the perfect place...
by Hotel Blogger | Jun 21, 2017 | Our Hotel, Syracuse Events & Festivals
Plenty of Summer Festivals and Concerts in Syracuse to fill your calendar! In honor of the first day of summer, we’re sharing our favorite summer festivals in Syracuse, plus the best concerts taking place throughout these next few months! For concertgoers and music lovers, summer is the season of festivals. Check out what’s taking place near us at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown and begin filling your calendar with the best shows and festivals in Syracuse. The summer line-up will conclude with the Great New York State Fair. Begin planning your summer getaway today! Upcoming music concerts at Lakeview Amphitheater in Syracuse: Jun 24 7:00 PM: Zac Brown Band Jun 25 8:00 PM: Bob Dylan Jun 30 8:00 PM: Third Eye Blind with Silversun Pickups Jul 4 8:00 PM: Symphoria Presents: Summer Concert Lakeview Amphitheater Jul 4 8:00 PM Symphoria July 4th Celebration Jul 11 7:30 PM: Foreigner, Cheap Trick & Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience Jul 12 12:55 PM: 2017 Country Megaticket Tickets (Includes All Performances) Jul 13 10:00 AM: B104.7 Presents 2017 Country Megaticket Jul 13 7:00 PM: Lady Antebellum, Kelsea Ballerini & Brett Young Jul 13 7:30 PM: Lady Antebellum: You Look Good World Tour with K.Ballerini & B.Young Jul 14 6:00 PM: Kidz Bop Live! Jul 14 6:00 PM: Kidz Bop Kids Jul 15 6:45 PM: Incubus with Jimmy Eat World and Atlas Genius Jul 16 4:00 PM: Outlaw Music Festival (Willie Nelson, My Morning Jacket, Sheryl Crow) Jul 19 6:00 PM: K-Rockathon 2017 Jul 19 6:00 PM: KROCKATHON featuring Korn, Stone Sour and more Jul 29 7:30 PM: Boston with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Aug 5 7:00 PM: Kings of Leon...
by Hotel Blogger | Jun 14, 2017 | Our Hotel, Special Offers & Packages
Host your Next Corporate Event at our Meeting Rooms in Syracuse NY. No matter the size of your event, we feel you shouldn’t have to cut corners due to a limited budget. Our Pick Your Perks meeting promotion in Syracuse lets you pick the perks you want, based off your individual needs. Simply book your next group and/or event in one of our meeting rooms in Syracuse NY by September 30, 2017 and choose from the following perks below: PICK ONE with a 20-39 room night group OR $3,000 catered event PICK TWO with a 40-69 room night group OR $6,500 catered event PICK THREE with a 70-99 room night group OR $8,000 catered event PICK FOUR with a 100+ room night group OR $10,000 catered event 1 Complimentary Suite Upgrade with Concierge Lounge Access Double Marriott Event Planner Points Complimentary AM Break for 1 Day 1 Complimentary Room per 35 Paid Rooms/Consumed Complimentary Room Amenity for 3 People 2 Concierge upgrades with Lounge Access Complimentary Welcome Reception 10% off of Audio Visual 2% off Master Bill Located in the heart of Syracuse, we offer over 30,000 square feet of meeting space, as well as an IACC approved conference center. We have expert catering and event specialists on-site to help ensure a seamless experience from beginning to end. We also offer the latest in A/V technology, as well as complimentary Wi-Fi in our conference center for all attendees. Book your next event in one of our meeting rooms in Syracuse NY and enjoy the very best savings and perks. Plan your meeting with us today at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown. Bookings must be for groups/events hosted by March 31, 2018. Offer is subject to availability and cannot be used in...
