EXHIBIT 23.1

                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in Marriott International, Inc.'s registration statement on Form S-4
as amended of our report dated January 30, 2001 included in Marriott
International, Inc.'s Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 2000 and to all
references to our Firm included in this registration statement.


/s/ Arthur Andersen LLP
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Vienna, Virginia
May 24, 2001