The hotel, which is under development by JMI Realty and scheduled to open in late fall, is valued at about $50 million. It is being built at the corner of El Camino Real and Valley Center Drive, north of the Carmel Valley Road exit off of Interstate 5.

"The Del Mar Marriott will be Marriott's only full-service lodging facility located between north San Diego and Orange County," said Greg Clay, JMIR's director of hospitality development. Del Mar Marriott amenities include a restaurant and 12,078 sf of meeting space including a 7,290-sf grand ballroom and smaller 2,565-sf ballroom.

The Del Mar Marriott was designed by Joseph Wong Design Associates of San Diego. It features classic Marriott architecture with the extensive use of granite on the first two levels, and textured stucco-like facing on floors three through 12. The general contractor for the Del Mar Marriott is Swinerton & Walberg. Marriott International will manage the property.

JMI Realty is a San Diego-based real estate development and investment company co-owned by San Diego Padres owner John Moores. The firm's portfolio is valued in excess of $600 million and reflects a broad effort in the lodging, multi-family and office sectors.