Marriott Opens Springhill Suites Hotel In Fresno, California

Washington, DC - Marriott International, Inc. opened the 118-suite SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Fresno, California this week. Located at 6844 North Fresno Street, the SpringHill Suites Fresno will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by OTO Development, LLC of Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Located nine miles from the Fresno Yosemite International Airport, the SpringHill Suites Fresno offers guests convenient access to downtown Fresno, River Park Shopping Center, Kings Canyon National Park and Yosemite National Park. Rates begin at $169 per night.

"We're delighted that the SpringHill Suites Fresno is the latest addition to our growing number of properties across the U.S.," said Tim Sheldon, senior vice president, brand management, Marriott International. "This is a hotel for business and leisure travelers who want affordable lodging with the freedom of spacious accommodations and the comforts of home-like amenities, such as mini-refrigerators and microwave ovens."

SpringHill Suites offer complimentary Suite Seasons BreakfastSM buffet, business services, free weekday USA TODAY delivery, same-day dry cleaning, guest laundry facilities, valet service, an outdoor swimming pool and whirlpool spa, exercise room and express checkout. Suite ConvenienceSM, an express "grab and go" food service, is also available. The hotel is the latest to offer Marriott's luxurious bedding package, which features plush mattresses, custom comforters, crisp linens, fluffy pillows, and a fresh, white look.

Guest suites in SpringHill Suites hotels are up to 25 percent larger than traditional hotel rooms and feature separate areas for sleeping, working/eating and relaxing. All suites are non-smoking and suites equipped for guests with disabilities also are an option. In-room amenities include a pantry with mini-refrigerator, microwave, coffee service and complimentary high-speed Internet access. For maximum guest comfort, a pullout sofa bed and lounge chair with ottoman are available. Suites also feature a spacious bathroom with separate vanity, hair dryer, iron and ironing board. Business travelers can take advantage of a large, well-lit desk with ergonomic chair, two phone lines with data port and voice mail. Free local phone calls with a second phone in the bedroom also are available. The hotel also offers 800 square feet of meeting space to accommodate small meetings and functions of up to 50 people.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott is an all-suite, select-service hotel brand that appeals to both business and leisure travelers. Launched in November 1998, the brand currently has more than 150 locations in the United States and Canada. SpringHill Suites participates in the company's award-winning Marriott Rewards frequent guest program. Members earn their choice of points toward free vacations or frequent flyer mileage for dollars spent at more than 2,500 Marriott hotels worldwide.

For more information or reservations, call the SpringHill Suites Fresno hotel directly at 559-431-0004, call the SpringHill Suites toll-free number at 888-287-9400, contact a travel agent or visit the web site at www.springhillsuites.com.

SOURCE: Marriott International, Inc.