Bethesda, Maryland – August 24, 2012 – The 103-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Watertown, New York is scheduled to open on Friday, August 31, 2012. Located at 250 Commerce Park Drive, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Watertown Thousand Islands will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by Thousand Islands Hospitality and managed by Hemisphere Management of Rochester, New York.

Located nearby numerous shopping and dining establishments, five miles from the Watertown International Airport and five minutes from downtown, the hotel offers guests convenient access to the scenic Thousand Islands, Dry Hill Ski Area and the Seaway Trail.

“We are pleased to introduce Fairfield Inn & Suites hotels in the Watertown area,” said Shruti Buckley, vice president and global brand manager, Fairfield Inn & Suites. “This hotel offers quality accommodations at an affordable price to business and leisure travelers. We look forward to welcoming guests and providing the friendly service that sets Fairfield Inn & Suites apart.”

The new Fairfield Inn & Suites Watertown Thousand Islands features guest rooms with a king-size bed or two queen-size beds. The hotel also offers thoughtfully designed suites featuring separate living, working and sleeping areas and includes an additional television, microwave, and mini-fridge. The sleeping area features plush mattresses, downy blankets and crisp linens to create a truly revitalized bedroom experience. The bright, spacious living area provides a well-lit work area, ergonomic chair, and entertainment area with a flat-screen television and an iHome stereo.

A complimentary continental breakfast is available each morning in the lobby area. Other hotel amenities include an indoor swimming pool, fitness center, valet laundry service, free high-speed Internet and business center. The hotel also offers two meeting rooms with 1,200 square feet of meeting space to accommodate small meetings and functions of up to 40 people.

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott is designed for today’s traveler who is looking to be productive on the road, whether for business or leisure. In addition to free breakfast and high-speed Internet access, Fairfield Inn & Suites offers thoughtfully designed rooms and suites that provide separate living, working and sleeping areas. With more than 675 properties throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico, Fairfield Inn & Suites 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 or reservations, contact the Fairfield Inn & Suites Watertown hotel directly at 315-788-2800, call the Fairfield Inn & Suites toll-free number at 800-228-2800 or visit www.fairfieldwatertown.com.

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