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The 102-room Courtyard McDonough by Marriott Featuring New Lobby and
Room Design Opens in McDonough, Georgia

Managed by Hotel Equities; Richard  Welch, General Manager

Bethesda, Md. – November, 2010– Courtyard by Marriott is rolling out its new lobby and room design in McDonough, Georgia.  This is the first Courtyard in the area featuring the “refreshing business” makeover.  The 102-room Courtyard McDonough opened on Thursday, November 18, 2010.  Located at 115 Mill Road, the hotel will operate as a Marriott franchise, managed by Hotel Equities of Atlanta, Georgia.
 
Located just south of downtown Atlanta and 25 miles from the Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, the Courtyard McDonough offers guests convenient access to the Atlanta Motor Speedway, Heritage Park and the Cubihatcha Outdoor Center.
 
Courtyard by Marriott was the first lodging brand exclusively designed for business travel by business travelers.  And now it has completely redefined the hotel lobby experience.  This Marriott International (NYSE:MAR) “power brand” is fast-tracking its lobby makeover.  The rest of the world is also getting a chance to experience the new lobby by visiting www.gocourtyard.com – a highly interactive website.
 
“From day one, Courtyard has prided itself as a brand that listens to what business travelers want from a hotel,” said Janis Milham, vice president, Global Brand Manager, Courtyard by Marriott.   “Guests want more control and choice with services and amenities that create a healthy balance between working and relaxing.  We redefined the Courtyard lobby so it invites guests to get out of their rooms to work, socialize or for entertainment, whether traveling alone or with colleagues.” 
 
The open, bright and contemporary new Courtyard hotel lobby welcomes guests with vivid contrasting colors, including blue, green, orange and red.  The traditional front desk is replaced with separate welcome pedestals to create more personal and private interactions when guests check in.  This will allow staff to move about to show guests the lobby features and provide assistance.  Flexible seating options range from a communal table in the middle of the action, to more private media booths with high-definition televisions, to a more intimate, semi-enclosed lounge area.
 
A signature element of the new lobby is the exclusive GoBoard® technology, a 57-inch LCD touch screen packed with local information, maps, weather, and news, business and sports headlines.  Guests can navigate using the touch screen to find restaurants, local attractions and directions.
 
Guests can connect to free WiFi and there are ample electrical outlets throughout the lobby to power digital devices.  The enlarged business library features several complimentary computer terminals along with a free printer and separate computer stations dedicated to printing airline boarding passes and checking flight status.
 
Dining has been completely redesigned with The Bistro – Eat. Drink. Connect.; offering casual, flexible seating; easier access to food and higher quality, healthier menu options for breakfast; and light evening fare, including snacks, wine and beer so guests can unwind.  The MarketTM, a 24/7 shop for snacks, beverages and sundries, is always open for late-night cravings or the toothpaste you forgot to pack.
 
Green has been Courtyard’s signature color since Marriott launched the brand 25 years ago.  Now it is even greener with the introduction of a guest recycling program for the environment.  Receptacles for paper, glass, plastic and metal will be conveniently located by side exits.
 
The four-story hotel features an on-site restaurant and bar, the Bistro, serving breakfast, dinner and offering light snacks and your favorite drink in the evening.  Other hotel amenities include an indoor swimming pool with whirlpool spa, fitness center, guest laundry and business center.
 
Courtyard by Marriott offers a refreshing environment that helps guests stay connected, productive and balanced.  Intuitive services and design accommodate guests’ needs for choice and control.  With more than 860 locations in 30 countries, Courtyard is Marriott’s largest brand.  All Courtyard by Marriott 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, including guest guided video tours of the new lobby and the latest brand information, visit www.gocourtyard.com.  For reservations, go to www.courtyard.com or contact a travel professional.

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Contact:

Tim Lieb
The Sage Agency
202-431-5855 (phone)
703-738-7043 (fax)

Richard Welch
General Manager
Courtyard McDonough
678-902-9000

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Also See: Hotel Equities Adds Nancy Curtin Morris as Training and People Development Coach / October 2010

Ribbon Cut for the 80-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Commerce, Georgia; Kelly Brower the Opening General Manager / October 2010

 Hotel Equities Completes Total Renovation 20 Year Old Hampton Inn in Stone Mountain, Georgia / September 2010
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