WALLINGFORD, CT:  May 5, 2011 – The Courtyard New Haven Wallingford has just completed an $800K renovation. The work was done to update the property's public spaces including the lobby, The Bistro- Eat. Drink. Connect., fitness center, meeting rooms, and patio experience.

The highlight of the renovations is the new state-of-the-art lobby which welcomes guests with vivid contrasting colors, including blue, green, copper, and red.  The traditional front desk is replaced with separate welcome pedestals to create more personal and private interactions when guests check in.  Flexible seating options range from a communal table in the center of the lobby, to more private media booths with high-definition televisions, to a more intimate, semi-enclosed lounge area.  A signature element of the new lobby is the exclusive GoBoard® technology, a 52-inch LCD touch screen packed with local information, maps, weather, and news, business and sports headlines.  Guests can navigate using the touch screen to find restaurants, local attractions and directions.  The entire hotel has high-speed wireless Internet access.

The lobby also features The Bistro – Eat. Drink. Connect. — a new dining concept of casual, flexible seating; easier access to food and higher quality, healthier menu options for breakfast; and light evening fare, including snacks, and a full bar so guests can unwind.

Other changes include the complete renovation of the meeting rooms with new carpet, vinyl, lighting, and woodwork; and new outdoor furniture enabling guests to sit and relax with a cool beverage or an appetizer.

To celebrate the hotel's new look, the property is offering special Weekend Advance Purchase rates starting at $89 per night, for bookings 72 hours prior to arrival. The offer is valid from June 1 to December 31, 2011. Use promotional code: ADP to book.

The Courtyard by Marriott New Haven Wallingford offers convenient access to Yale University, Quinnipiac University, Choate Rosemary Hall, Honeywell, WellPoint, Bristol Myers Squibb, 3M, Radio Frequency Systems, Research Parkway and Barnes Industrial Parks. The hotel provides a complimentary shuttle service to and from local businesses and area airports. Each of the spacious guest rooms feature bedding by Marriott, large workspaces and free Internet.  A new state of the art lobby with GoBoard is an inviting place to work or relax. The Bistro - Eat. Drink. Connect. provides guests with healthy food and beverage offerings in the morning and evening dinner service with cocktails. For additional information, visit: www.WallingfordCourtyard.com  or call 203-284-9400.

Courtyard by Marriott offers a refreshing environment that helps guests stay connected, productive and balanced.  Intuitive services and design accommodate guests’ needs for choice and control.  With more than 860 locations in 30 countries, Courtyard is Marriott’s largest brand.  All Courtyard by Marriott hotels participate in the award-winning Marriott Rewards frequent travel program that allows members to earn hotel points or airline miles for every dollar spent during each stay.  For more information, including guest guided video tours of the new lobby and the latest brand information, visit www.gocourtyard.com.  For reservations, go to www.courtyard.com or contact a travel professional

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