JW Marriott Auckland, is today announcing the renovation of the meeting and event spaces as part of its multimillion dollar renovation project, with the JW Ballroom (400 max capacity), and multifunctional Auckland Room (150 max capacity) open for bookings now for events taking place from April onwards.
Future projects will see the renovation of additional three spaces from August 2024. With options to suit intimate groups as small as eight, up to parties of 400 guests, JW Marriott Auckland hotel allows guests to gather with intention, no matter the occasion – from weddings and celebrations, gala dinners, seminars, awards nights, conferences and more.
The design of the renovated meeting spaces blend natural textures with modern touches, warm wood tones and a calming palette to create a serene atmosphere and give guests the chance to immerse themselves in the future of events. With nearly 50 square meters of LED walls and dynamic lighting that adapt effortlessly to guests’ needs, enhanced by Microhire, the spaces are set to be the perfect location for those looking to foster connection in the heart of Auckland.
The JW Marriott Auckland is the first hotel to utilise Microhire’s audiovisual technology for its launch into the New Zealand market, providing meeting and event organisers the proven expert support of the two organisations combined knowledge and experience, and an in-house audiovisual technician to tailor requirements for a memorable event.
JW Marriott Auckland General Manager, Girish Talreja says, “JW Marriott Auckland is proud to announce the opening of bookings in our first renovated function spaces, providing local and domestic guests a space to come together and connect, and the first function spaces in New Zealand to offer Microhire’s state of the art audiovisual technology.”
Geoff Townend, Regional General Manager, NSW & NZ, Microhire said, “Microhire is delighted to partner with JW Marriott Auckland and further grow our Marriott relationship as we expand into the New Zealand market.”
“We pride ourselves on enhancing the event experience by blending exceptional “guest-first” service and top-quality technology enhancements across the event spaces, many of which are firsts for the Auckland market. Our team is excited to deliver incredible events in these beautiful spaces and play our part in the next chapter of the JW Marriott Auckland story”
Alongside the new venues opening in April, JW Marriott Auckland offers a variety of signature nourishing food and beverage packages to support mindfulness, and promote mental and physical health at meetings and events.
As part of JW Marriott Auckland’s dedication to nurturing the whole you, event attendees will be nourished by the elevated Meeting and Events menus with purpose, utilising local produce to best promote both mental and physical health, and sustainable drinking options from New Zealand’s abundance of local wine, beer, and spirit producers.
JW Marriott Auckland has also committed to incorporating neuro inclusive practices in all Marriott-hosted customer meetings and events of 250 people including a dedicated quiet room, sensory tools, accommodations and resources, to provide more mindful and inclusive environments.
The enriched meeting and event spaces is another milestone on the full hotel renovation seeing the refurbishment of 286 guest rooms and suites, overhaul of the lobby and food and beverage options including a modern all day dining ‘Kiwi brasserie’ with an alfresco area, an elegant Teppanyaki restaurant, JW bar, Lobby Lounge and the exclusive Executive Lounge for Marriott Bonvoy members only.
For those looking to experience the newly renovated venues , booking enquiries for April onwards are now open for the JW Ballroom and Auckland Room at marriott.com/
