For the third, I was once again at the Marriot Grand Ballroom for their Out of This World Theme Cocktail Party. As early as 6 pm last July 3, 2015, guests are starting to arrive and register as they were all excited to what Marriot Grand Ballroom will present.
All the media and guest were excited because of the secrecy of what’s going to happen since no one is allowed to get a glimpse of the inside ( except maybe myself, that is why I photos of inside even before it began)
Technology at its Finest
The Marriott Grand Ballroom boasts of world class technology that will raise the standard in meetings and deliver unrivaled event experience.
Skyfold Technology, the Marriott Grand Ballroom has a truly sophisticated engineered designed Operable Wall System.
– Outstanding acoustic performance
– Room configuration changed in minutes
– Retracts quietly and effortlessly
– Folded vertically and stored in the ceiling
– Seals are internal and soundproof
– No unsightly Wall or floor tracks
– No unsightly side pocket doors
– No visible hinges or hardware
Professional High Steel Platform and Catwalk Structure is a Production Dream System. The Grand Ballroom has four sections with the same technology integrated in each section.
Designed system starts at the top of the meeting space rather than the bottom.
Four (4) High Steel Platforms are suspended by Four (4) 1- Ton Chain Motor Hoists in each section.
Sixteen (16) Platforms to allow for High Performance Rigging
Sixty Four (64) 1-Ton Chain Motor Hoists to give any production the flexibility to design and install the dream event
Full Catwalk Structure around the perimeter of each section to allow for easy access in managing any event or venue.
Lighting system specially designed to offer guests with multiple scenes at the touch of a button.
– Four (4) independent lighting systems built into this high tech infrastructure to include the RGB+A
LED Flex Strip Lighting features
– Pillow ceiling lights – color programed
– Cove lighting around the perimeter of each section with full color programing
– Adjustable motorized down lights to give illumination where it is desired
– Fixed down lights between the pillow
And the time we are waiting for finally arrive, as everyone was ushered inside the tiny black hole where everything was reveal
The Philippines’ largest hotel grand ballroom
The main ballroom boasts of 3,000 sqm of pillarless venue that can easily accommodate 4,000 guests for cocktails and 2,500 for banquet set-up. This massive venue can be subdivided into four sections and features state of the art technology, including the only ballroom that uses SkyFold Technology – vertical folding partitions that comes from the ceiling, and 176 Programmable Pillow Ceiling Lights that changes to 360 colors and can adjust the ceiling height from 12 meters to 10 meters for a more intimate gathering – another first in the Philippines. These hi-tech features can be operated at a push of a button. Also intended for an exhibition space, each segment of the ballroom features 9 utility boxes that provide event suppliers with data, internet, water and even drainage. There are also catwalks and high steel platform structure to give flexibility to design and easy access for lighting effects or hanging decorations. To cater to event attendees, there are1, 505 underground parking spaces across six basement levels, Truly, the Grand Ballroom is any event organizer or attendee’s dream come true.
For inquiries and event booking, contact:
MARRIOTT GRAND BALLROOM
Marriott Hotel Manila | Newport Boulevard, Newport City, Pasay, Philippines 1309
www.manilamarriott.com | [email protected]
P 632.988.9999 | F 632.836.9998
P Sales 632.988.9999 loc. 8260/8299 | F Sales 632.988.9946
