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St. Thomas, the busiest and most densely populated of the three main U.S. Virgin Islands, is a vibrant – if sometimes rough-edged – American paradise. The scrumptious...

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Marriott Gets a Makeover

Frenchman's Reef Has a New Look
Karen Elowitt

May 29, 2012 // By Karen Elowitt

By Karen Elowitt
May 29, 2012

 

Marriott Frenchman's Reef Resort, from the airMarriott Frenchman's Reef Resort, from the air — Photo courtesy of MarriottIf you've stayed at the Frenchman's Reef and Morningstar Beach Resort more than once during repeat visits to St. Thomas, you may have noticed that things look a little different these days. A little fresher. And more elegant. That's because last summer the resort, which is Marriott's flagship Caribbean property, underwent a five-month, $48 million renovation that involved both major infrastructure work and cosmetic upgrades to rooms and some hotel facilities.

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A guest room in the newly-renovated towerA guest room in the newly-renovated tower — Photo courtesy of MarriottThe two hundred rooms in the main tower, which make up almost half the resort's 478 rooms, have been redecorated with a light and cheerful pastel color palette, new paintings, and newly-designed balconies. As part of the hotel's effort to conserve energy, a highly efficient central air conditioning system was installed as well. Each room has an automatic shut-off sensor that turns off the a/c if a guest leaves the balcony door open.

The spa pool areaThe spa pool area — Photo courtesy of MarriottDownstairs, in the public areas, other improvements have been made. For example, the fitness center, which was previously on the second floor, has been moved up one floor, while the second floor Lazule spa was expanded to double its previous size. The property now has three pools, including a dedicated pool area just for spa guests which includes a cold dipping pool, a jacuzzi, and a leisure pool with in-water lounge chairs. Outdoor massage tables are available for those who want to have their treatment while gazing at the spectacular view.

Aqua Terra restaurantAqua Terra restaurant — Photo courtesy of MarriottWindows on the Harbor, the hotel's signature restaurant, has been renamed Aqua Terra and expanded to include beautifully upholstered blue banquettes and a lounge that overlooks the harbor. The Sunset Grille and Rum Bar, the property's two other in-house restaurants, have also been given facelifts.

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Karen Elowitt

About Karen Elowitt

Karen worked for several years as a newspaper reporter and copy editor before becoming a travel writer. She worked for renowned  travel expert Peter Greenberg before going freelance, and now edits a website about African travel. Over the last two decades Karen has visited 129 cities in 30 countries and lived in the UK and South Africa. Highlights of her travels include hiking on a glacier in France, swimming with tiger rays in Mexico, getting lost on the Metro in Moscow, and roaming the Negev desert in Israel. She enjoys photography, scuba diving, and eating ceviche.

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