Lynchburg, Virginia – May 12, 2015 – The 129-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Lynchburg, Virginia is scheduled to open this Monday, May 18, 2015. Located at 3777 Candlers Mountain Road, the former Wingate by Wyndham will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by Liberty University and managed by Hotel Equities of Atlanta, Georgia.

Overlooking the campus of Liberty University and 15 minutes from downtown Lynchburg, the hotel offers guests convenient access to Liberty Mountain Snowflex, Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest and River Ridge Mall.

“We are pleased to introduce Fairfield Inn & Suites hotels in the Lynchburg 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 family-friendly 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.

Complimentary hot breakfast is available each morning in the lobby area. Other hotel amenities include an indoor swimming pool, an outdoor fire pit, an exercise room, valet laundry service, complimentary Wi-Fi, as well as fax and copy services. The hotel also offers 910 square feet of space to accommodate functions of up to 75 people.