The best place to see SpaceX’s historic rocket launch on April 8? New Marriott hotel offers great views of Florida’s Space Coast
- The 152-room Marriott Courtyard Titusville with its rooftop bar looking out at the Kennedy Space Center is aiming to appeal to space fans
- Each guest room includes one of five space-themed murals, while the lobby includes displays from the space centre, and the bar serves space-themed cocktails
A new hotel with a rooftop bar in the US is betting it can lure tourists and local space junkies alike who want to take in a great view of launches from Florida’s Space Coast.
Directly across the Indian River from the Kennedy Space Center, in Brevard County, The Marriott Courtyard Titusville is positioning itself as both a top lodging destination for space fans from out of town and a gathering spot for Central Floridians who wish to watch liftoffs.
“There are many differences between a typical Marriott Courtyard and the Courtyard Titusville,” said general manager Wayne Soard. “We think it’ll be pretty unique.”
Developed by hospitality company Delaware North, which manages the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, the hotel seeks to capitalise on Brevard County’s push to increase space-related tourism.
The lure of the location is visible right through the front doors. The whole east side of the hotel looks out onto the river through a bank lined with old-growth Florida vegetation.