Overland Park, Kan. � July 30, 2009 � True North Hotel Group, Inc. today announced that it has opened two hotels � a 179-room Residence Inn by Marriott in Portland, Me., and an 85-room Fairfield Inn & Suites in South Boston, Va. � and that it will open two additional Marriott-branded hotels in August and September. 
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Residence Inn by Marriott - Portland
127 Fore Street
Portland, Maine

By the end of 2009, 15 of True North�s 18 open hotels will carry the Marriott flag. 

�In spite of these extraordinary economic times, True North Hotels is fortunate to have four new hotels coming on line,� said Lew Wiens, president.  �Our east coast hotels were all financed before the recent financing fiasco and are in markets somewhat insulated from recessionary pressure.� 

Long affiliated with Marriott International, Inc., True North Hotel Group is a three-time recipient of the company�s prestigious Partnership Circle Award, presented to companies that share a commitment to Marriott�s philosophies and principles, that fully embrace Marriott�s brand initiatives, focus on associates to create a well-managed and engaged workforce, provide outstanding customer service, and contribute in a significant way to growing Marriott�s brands.

True North Hotel Group (www.truenorthhotels.com), co-founded in 1998 by Lew Wiens, manages and develops major-brand extended stay and select service hotels in the U.S.  Several additional hotels are under construction or planned. 

True North Hotel Group 
www.truenorthhotels.com