Exhibit (24)(a)


                   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-8,
of our report dated February 24, 1997 included in the Marriott International,
Inc. Form 10-K for the year ended January 3, 1997, and to all references to our
Firm included in such registration statement.



                                              ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

Washington, D.C.
October 28, 1997

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