Athens, Alabama – March 11, 2013 – The 75-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Athens, Alabama is scheduled to open today. Located at 21282 Athens-Limestone Lane, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Athens will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by BCS-FFI Lodging and managed by Omega Hotel Group.

Located 20 miles from Huntsville International Airport, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Athens offers guests convenient access to Alabama Veterans Museum, Bridge Street Town Center and the U.S. Space & Rocket Center.

“We are pleased to introduce Fairfield Inn & Suites hotels in the Athens 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 Fairfield Inn & Suites public space features an innovative and contemporary design that is both flexible and functional. The open and bright lobby welcomes guests with a vibrant color palette of greens, blues and oranges. Thoughtfully designed rooms and suites offer separate living, working and sleeping areas. Plush mattresses, televisions, microwaves and mini-fridges enhance the guest experience. The bright, spacious living area provides a well-lit work area, ergonomic chair and entertainment area with a second television.

A complimentary continental breakfast is available each morning in the lobby area. Other hotel amenities include an indoor swimming pool, an exercise room, valet laundry service, complimentary Wi-Fi, as well as fax and copy services. The hotel also offers a meeting room with 450 square feet of space to accommodate functions of up to 12 people.

About Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
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 complimentary Wi-Fi and breakfast, 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 Athens hotel directly at 256-233-4530,   call the Fairfield Inn & Suites toll-free number at 800-228-2800, visit www.fairfieldinn.com or become a fan at www.facebook.com/fairfieldinnandsuites.

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