WASHINGTON - Marriott International, Inc. MAR announced that the 162-room Courtyard by Marriott in Arlington, Va. has recently completed a major renovation of its guest rooms, lobby and public spaces. The enhancements are based on feedback from hotel guests and are part of Courtyard's nationwide hotel reinvention designed to meet the needs of today's travelers.

"Courtyard was launched based on the needs and desires of business travelers and now we are reinventing the brand on the basis of new customer research and recent product testing. Our updated design concepts provide greater comfort and functionality to our guests," said Courtyard senior vice president Chad Waetzig.

The new guest rooms and public space have been upgraded with the addition of functional enhancements and new décor and furnishings. Practical additions such as a 24/7 food market and business library, featuring individual workstations with high-speed data ports and ergonomic chairs combine with aesthetic elements including the use of curved surfaces, rich woods, designer fabrics, granite counters and superior lighting.

Courtyard Guestroom Enhancements:

  • Improved Workspace - A desk on wheels has been added to provide increased workspace. The desk also doubles as a table that can be moved to eat or work in front of the TV. In addition, new task lighting has been added and extra power outlets are conveniently located at desk level.
  • New Beds and Linens - The new bedding package is more comfortable and more inviting with a thicker oversized mattress and enhanced linens, including duvets, new comforters and oversized pillows.
  • Bathroom Enhancements - The upgraded bathrooms have a modern, residential look with granite vanities, extra shelves, full-length mirrors, brighter lighting and louvered closet doors.
  • High-Speed Internet Access - Courtyard has made it a priority to offer travelers high-speed internet access. Courtyard has more hotels installed with high-speed access than its nearest competitor even has hotels. Many Courtyard hotels also offer wireless internet access in the lobbies and public spaces.

Courtyard has also redesigned its lobbies and public spaces. In addition to the business library and pantry-style, 24-hour "grab and go" food and beverage area, a lounge area where guests can work, meet and dine in a relaxing setting has been added along with a wraparound front desk that allows more guest interaction and personalized service at check in and check out.

Located four miles from Ronald Reagan International Airport and three minutes from downtown, the Courtyard Arlington/Rosslyn offers guests convenient access to Historic Georgetown and Washington, D.C. Rates begin at $179 per night.

The 10-story hotel offers 162 guest rooms featuring either a king-size bed or two queen-size beds. Along with the features mentioned above, guest rooms offer a seating area with sofa bed or oversized chair, two telephones, a coffee maker, hair dryer, iron with ironing board, and a selection of most-favored TV channels, including a free premium movie channel. The Courtyard Arlington/Rosslyn also features nine suites with a king-size bed, refrigerator and microwave oven.

For group customers, the Courtyard Arlington/Rosslyn has two meeting rooms with 1,086 square feet of meeting space to accommodate small meetings and functions of up to 40 people. Other guest facilities and services include the Courtyard Cafè restaurant, serving breakfast and dinner, an indoor swimming pool with whirlpool spa, exercise room, guest laundry and faxing/copying.

Courtyard by Marriott is the leading select-service hotel brand in the U.S. Providing guests with a functional combination of casual comfort and timesaving services, Courtyard hotels feature large welcoming guest rooms and are conveniently situated where people travel, ranging from airports and office parks to downtown areas and recreational destinations. Courtyard has 600 hotels worldwide.

For more information or reservations, call the Courtyard Arlington/Rosslyn hotel directly at (property phone number), call the Courtyard toll-free number at 1-800-321-2211, contact a travel agent or visit us on the web at www.marriott.com.

MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. MAR is a leading worldwide hospitality company with over 2,600 lodging properties in the United States and 68 other countries and territories. Marriott International operates and franchises hotels under the Marriott, JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Renaissance, Residence Inn, Courtyard, TownePlace Suites, Fairfield Inn, SpringHill Suites and Ramada International brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott Vacation Club International, Horizons, The Ritz-Carlton Club and Marriott Grand Residence Club brands; operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate housing through its Marriott ExecuStay division; and operates conference centers. The company is headquartered in Washington, D.C., has approximately 128,000 employees, and was ranked as the lodging industry's most admired company and one of the best places to work for by FORTUNE®. For more information or reservations, please visit the web site at www.marriott.com.

Scott Carman
301-380-6491
Marriott