Courtyard by Marriott Continues Expansion in Russia

Courtyard by Marriott has opened its fourth hotel in Russia, the Courtyard Kazan under a management agreement with Transstroibank. The hotel is conveniently located in the heart of Kazan, near the Kazan Kremlin, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and close to the offices of many international corporations. Located steps from the Kremlevskaya metro station, the hotel allows guests to move easily throughout the city.

Opening rates begin from 3.650 RUB (USD $125) per night, including breakfast, through 31 March, 2011.

Amy McPherson, president and managing director for Marriott International in Europe said, “We are excited about the expansion of our Courtyard by Marriott brand in Eastern Europe and see strong opportunity to grow the brand here. Last year we announced our goal to double our presence in Europe by 2015, and in addition to the new Courtyard Kazan we will add our second Courtyard by Marriott in Moscow later this year.”

The Courtyard Kazan boasts 150 stylish and sophisticated guestrooms, featuring ergonomic work areas and flat screen televisions. The hotel’s lobby evokes a modern, contemporary feel and gives guests the space and functionality to both work and socialize with a variety of flexible seating options.

Offering guests a picturesque view of the Kremlin the hotel’s SKY BAR Café, a cozy, Italian-inspired café serves pizza and pasta, and the SKY BAR Terrace, an outdoor area on the hotel’s roof top, is the perfect spot to sip cocktails and enjoy a variety of delicious snacks and light fare. In addition, the Courtyard Kazan features Zilant Mediterranean Grill and a 24-hour market offering guests a choice of light meals, snacks and drinks.

The Courtyard by Marriott brand features hotels with a refreshing environment that helps guests stay connected, productive and balanced while traveling. Intuitive services and design accommodate guests’ desire for choice and control and allow them to use the public space and guest rooms to meet all of their needs while on the road. With nearly 900 locations in 35 countries, Courtyard is Marriott’s largest brand.

The Courtyard by Marriott Kazan, along with more than 3,500 Marriott-affiliated hotels worldwide, participate in Marriott Rewards, the guest reward program that allows its more than 30 million members to earn points or airline miles for each dollar spent during each stay.