Bethesda, Maryland – June 7, 2012 – Marriott International , Inc. (NYSE:MAR) is scheduled to open the 152-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Long Island City, NY this August.  Located at 29-27 40th Road, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Long Island City/Queensboro Bridge will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Chase Hotel Group.

Located three minutes from Midtown Manhattan, four miles from LaGuardia Airport and 13 miles from John F. Kennedy International Airport, the hotel also offers guests convenient access to Queens Plaza, the Queens Zoo and just three minutes away from downtown New York City.

“We are pleased with the continued growth of Fairfield Inn & Suites hotels in the Long Island City 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 & Suites 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 iPhone docking station, 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.  The hotel also offers rooms with Manhattan skyline views.

A complimentary continental breakfast is available each morning in the lobby area.  Other hotel amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness center with upgraded equipment and an adjacent patio where you can relax after your workout, valet laundry service, valet parking services, computer monitors in the lobby to print boarding passes, free high-speed Internet in all guest rooms and WiFi in the lobby and public spaces. The hotel also offers a bar in the lobby serving light meals in the evening along with beer and cocktails.

Launched in 1987, Fairfield Inn & Suites 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 & Suites to meet their lodging needs wherever their travels take them.  Fairfield Inn & Suites 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 Long Island City/Queensboro Bridge hotel directly at 718-482-0100, call the Fairfield Inn & Suites toll-free number at 800-228-2800, contact a travel agent or visit the web site at www.marriott.com/nycqn.

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