Marriott Offers Special Rates for Firefighter Funeral Attendees

Marriott has established a special room rate for families and friends of firefighters lost in the World Trade Center disaster.

To expedite making the reservation, call Preferred Convention Services (PCS) at (888) 472-7462 (toll free) between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. (pacific time), Monday through Friday.

If you need to reach someone outside of these hours, e-mail elizabeth@preferred1.com, call central reservations at (800) 228-9290, or call hotels in Bergen, Nassau, Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, and Westchester counties directly.

Please indicate that you are calling for the FDNY special rate. You must use the BRVM booking code to receive the discount.

Marriott properties include Marriott Hotels, Resorts and Suites, Renaissance Hotels and Resorts, Courtyard, Fairfield Inn, Residence Inn, Spring Hill Suites, and Town Place Suites.

If hotels are needed in areas other than those listed above, contact or e-mail PCS.

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