What happened to the Islamabad Marriott Islamabad?

What happened to the Islamabad Marriott Islamabad?

A few months after the hotel’s bombing the Government of Pakistan had re-constructed it, and the Islamabad Marriott reopened officially on 28 December 2008. The hotel blast caused a severe natural gas leak that set the top floor of the five-story, 258-room hotel on fire, police said. The explosion was heard 15 kilometres away.

Why stay at the Islamabad airport hotel?

The Hotel is a favourite rendezvous of politicians, diplomats, businessmen and movers and shakers of the country. Owing to the perfect location of the hotel, it hardly takes half an hour to commute between the Hotel, the Islamabad International Airport and the places of interests.

What is the ‘Islamabad Marriott Assistance Fund’?

The “Islamabad Marriott Assistance Fund” was started by the owner of the hotel as the blast and resulting fires killed about 40 hotel staff, including the security guards who had tried to avert the disaster, while scores of other employees were also wounded.

Was Asif Ali Zardari involved in Islamabad Marriott attack?

Sadruddin Hashwani, the owner of Islamabad Marriott Hotel, alleged that President Asif Ali Zardari might have been involved in the attack, citing his old rivalry with the President.

How far is Islamabad Marriott from Rawalpindi station?

Islamabad Marriott Hotel is about 12 miles from both Islamabad Airport and Rawalpindi Station. Daewoo Bus Station is 16 miles away. On-site parking and valet parking are free.

Do hotels in Islamabad have bathrooms?

Private bathrooms come equipped with hot-water showers, bathrobes and free toiletries. Islamabad Marriott Hotel is about 12 miles from both Islamabad Airport and Rawalpindi Station. Daewoo Bus Station is 16 miles away. On-site parking and valet parking are free.