Bethesda, Maryland – November 10, 2011 – Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR; http://www.marriott.com) is scheduled to open the 120-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Irving, Texas this Monday, November 14, 2011.  Located at 4210 West Airport Freeway, the former Drury Inn Hotel will operate as a Marriott franchise owned and managed by Savoy Dallas Hotels LLC.  
 
Located one mile from the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Dallas DFW Airport South/Irving offers guests convenient access to Cowboy Stadium, Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, American Airline Center, Lone Star Park, Six Flags Over Texas, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, Verizon Theater, Irving Mall, Grapevine Mills and downtown Dallas.  Rates begin at $89 per night on weekends and $129 per night during the week.
 
“We are pleased with the continued growth of Fairfield Inn hotels in the Irving 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. Thoughtfully designed rooms offer a flat-panel HDTV, an iHome Stereo and the sleeping area features plush mattresses, down 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 hot breakfast is available each morning in the lobby area.  Other hotel amenities include a heated outdoor swimming pool, exercise room, valet laundry service, free high-speed Internet and fax and copy service.

Launched in 1987, Fairfield Inn has become a leader in the moderate tier category.  With more than 660 properties throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico, 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 Dallas DFW Airport South/Irving hotel directly at 972-441-9969, call the Fairfield Inn toll-free number at 800-228-2800, contact a travel agent or visit the web site at www.fairfieldinn.com.

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