ABERDEEN, Md., July 18, 2011-- Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. today announced the appointment of Charles Perrell, CHA, as General Manager for the 120 guestroom Courtyard by Marriott & the adjoining 78 guestroom Residence Inn hotel.  The co-joined hotels enable guests to choose either of the two Marriott brands in one convenient location.  The properties share several amenities and services such as parking facilities, meeting space and a fitness center.

Mr. Perrell joined Crestline last year as General Manager for the Hilton Garden Inn and the Homewood Suites hotels located in Baltimore's Inner Harbor.  Prior to that he was with Interstate Hotels & Resorts where he served as Area General Manager for the Courtyard by Marriott Times Square and the Residence Inn by Marriott Times Square.  He brings more than 27 years of hospitality industry management having also held executive positions with Marriott International, Capstar Hotels and Krisch Hotels, among others.

"We are delighted to present Charles with this new opportunity," said James Carroll, Chief Operating Officer for Crestline Hotels & Resorts.  "His leadership, commitment to guest service and stewardship of best practices all combine to make him an excellent choice for these two properties," added Carroll.

Mr. Perrell holds a B.S. in Electronic Engineering from North Carolina State University, Piedmont Aerospace Institute.  He has served as president of the South Carolina Hotel Sales & Marketing Association, earned his CHA designation and has been recognized with several industry accolades.  He can be reached at [email protected].

About The Hotels
The Courtyard by Marriott and The Residence Inn at Ripken Stadium are located at 830 Long Drive, Aberdeen, Maryland 21001.  In addition to being adjacent to the Cal Ripken Minor League Stadium they are in close proximity to Battelle, Clorox, Frito Lay, Rite Aid, Pier 1 and the Aberdeen Proving Ground-Army Ordnance Center.  The hotels are easily accessible from Interstate 95, and are a 50 minute drive from Baltimore-Washington (BWI) International Airport.  Together the hotels offer 198 guestrooms, 2230 square feet of meeting space, swimming pool, fitness facility, a restaurant in the Courtyard and the Hearth Room in the Residence Inn.  For more information and reservations, please call 1-800-321-2211 or visit online at:  www.marriott.com.

About Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc.
Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. is one of the nation's largest independent hospitality management companies.  Founded in 2000, the company presently manages 48 hotels, resorts and conference and convention centers with nearly 8,800 rooms in 11 states and the District of Columbia.  Crestline Hotels & Resorts manages 10 independent properties in major US markets including Atlanta, Houston, Los Angeles and Washington D.C.  Crestline also manages properties under such well-regarded brands as Marriott, Hilton, Westin, Sheraton, and Crowne Plaza.  For more information visit:  www.crestlinehotels.com.

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