John Smith / WAER News (L-R) Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon, Marriot Syracuse Downtown Owner Ed Riley, and Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh cut the ribbon on the new entrance of additional rooms that have been renovated. The rooms were not a part of the original renovations when the hotel reopened. Credit John Smith / WAER News Another update has been finished at the Marriott Syracuse Downtown with the addition of 54 new rooms. The new “Hotel Syracuse Suite 1924” has memorabilia from the like of the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Elvis and President Jimmy Carter who all stayed at the Hotel. Owner Ed Riley gave dignitaries and the media a tour.