"The hotel has brought all the actions of the World Cup live on the larger than life screens, the first of its kind in Riyadh where this five-star facility has been virtually turned into a stadium for guests and for soccer lovers" said Khaldoun Hayajneh, general manager of Riyadh Marriott.

Hayajneh said that the hotel had been adding every day something new for the guests and the fans, who assemble at the Marriott ground to watch the World Cup soccer. "The hotel has recreated the aura of a sports ground at its Atrium Lobby, which has been named as The Stadium," said the Marriott chief, adding that people of all generations have been turning to "the stadium" with enthusiasm.

The fans have enjoyed watching live the matches in the hotel's make shift stadium with huge screens and flags. The hotel, he said, has made elaborate arrangements to render Arabic and English commentaries.

The hotel has also a schedule board posted near the lobby with all the details, updated every day. Thanking all partners for this special promotion in which major names like Abu Jadayel Beverages, Pepsi, Hyundai and Nestle have joined together, Hayajneh said that such an arrangement is the first of its kind in the Kingdom. Marriott, a leading lodging company with more than 3,200 lodging properties in the US and 67 other countries, always strive to offer more to its guests.