Bethesda, Maryland – November 16, 2010 – Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR; http://www.marriott.com) opened the 94-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Charlotte, NC on Wednesday, November 10, 2010.  Located at 8540 East Independence Boulevard, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Charlotte Matthews will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by CN Hotels of Greensboro, NC.  
 
Located 15 minutes from uptown Charlotte and 16 miles from the Charlotte Douglas International Airport, the hotel offers guests convenient access to Ovens Auditorium, the Park Expo and Conference Center and the Time Warner Cable Arena. 
 
“We are pleased with the continued growth of Fairfield Inn hotels in the Charlotte area,” said Brian King, senior vice president, Select Service and Extended Stay Brand Management, Marriott International.  “This hotel offers business and leisure travelers convenient, quality accommodations at an affordable price.  We look forward to welcoming guests and providing the friendly service that sets Fairfield Inn apart.”
 
The new Fairfield Inn & Suites public space features an innovative and contemporary design that is both flexible and functional. The open and bright new lobby welcomes guests with a vibrant color palette of greens, blues, and oranges. Thoughtfully designed rooms offer a microwave, and mini-fridge and the sleeping area features plush mattresses, downy blankets and crisp linens to create a truly revitalized bedroom experience. Additional in-room amenities include an ergonomic desk chair, hair dryer and two phones with free local calls.
 
A complimentary continental breakfast is available each morning in the lobby area.  Other hotel amenities include an indoor salt-water pool with whirlpool spa, a 24-hour fitness center, an outdoor area with a barbecue grill and fire pit, valet laundry service and business center.  The hotel also offers useful meeting space to accommodate small meetings and functions of up to 75 people.
 
Launched in 1987, Fairfield Inn has become a leader in the moderate tier category.  With more than 640 properties throughout the United States, guests can rely on Fairfield Inn to meet their lodging needs wherever their travels take them.  Fairfield Inn 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 3,100 Marriott hotels worldwide.
 
For more information or reservations, call the Fairfield Inn & Suites Charlotte Matthews hotel directly at 980-245-9200, call the Fairfield Inn toll-free number at 800-228-2800, contact a travel agent or visit the web site at www.marriott.com/cltfm.