First JW Marriott Resort in Texas Opens to Guests

by Staff on January 22, 2010

The new JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa, the largest JW Marriott resort yet built, has opened its doors to guests.

Set on 600 acres of rolling hills, meandering creeks and Live Oak trees minutes away from San Antonio, the 1,002-room resort is the first JW Marriott resort in Texas.

As an incentive, the resort is offering special introductory rates through the end of February. For a limited time, room rates start at $149 a night or $288 a night with breakfast for two and a single round of golf at the all new PGA TOUR Tournament Players Club (TPC) San Antonio. (The regular room rate starts at $249.) The resort is also offering special Valentine’s Day and Super Bowl packages with dining and spa options. For more information on these special rates and packages, visit www.jwsanantonio.com.

Golfers can play on the newest PGA TOUR TPC championship golf courses, which offer 36 challenging holes and stunning views. Two famous golfers designed the courses: Pete Dye designed the AT&T Canyons Course and Greg Norman designed 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.

The new JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa opened its doors to guests on January 22, 2010. The 1,002-room resort, the largest JW Marriott resort yet built, is the first JW Marriott resort in Texas and is set on 600 acres of rolling hills, meandering creeks and Live Oak trees near San Antonio

The resort’s 26,000 square-foot Lantana Spa offers 30 treatment rooms, including two couple’s treatment suites and two outdoor private treatment rooms. A complete fitness center and movement studio features the latest in cardio-training equipment, free weights and stationary weight training equipment as well as yoga and other fitness classes. The spa has a heated, lagoon-like pool and provides refreshments at the Replenish Spa Bistro. It also offers shopping at its boutique.

Nature lovers can explore on hiking and biking trails on the property’s 600 acres of rolling, oak tree-covered hills, next to which is a 100-acre bird sanctuary.

Outdoor water features include the River Bluff Water Experience, which offers a 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, whirlpools and an expansive activity pool.All outdoor water features are heated during cool weather months.

The resort’s casual restaurant, Cibolo Moon, serves authentic Texas cuisine that aims to capture the unique flavors of the region. Located at the Golf Clubhouse, 18 Oaks features sweeping views of the 18th greens of the two TPC golf courses and showcases prime cuts and traditional steakhouse fare. High Velocity Sports Bar, the Resort’s sports venue, offers wall-to-wall multi-media screens featuring a variety of sport channels.

The resort’s 1,002 rooms, which include 85 suites, are designed to reflect the authentic style of the Texas Hill Country. The rooms feature custom-designed furniture and finishes that make use of hand-tooled leather, copper and ironwork, which is also used throughout the property.

Less than 20 minutes from San Antonio International Airport, the resort is surrounded by the Texas Hill Country. For more information or to make a reservation, phone 1-866-882-4420 or visit www.jwsanantonio.com.

There are currently 43 JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts operating in 20 countries.

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