Bethesda, Maryland – June 15, 2011 – Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR; http://www.marriott.com) opened the 100-suite SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Grand Junction, CO today.  Located at 236 Main Street, the SpringHill Suites Grand Junction Downtown/Historic Main Street will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by Western Hospitality and managed by Nine 7 Oh Hospitality of Grand Junction, CO.  Both companies are owned by Kevin and Steve Reimer.

Located in the heart of downtown Grand Junction, the hotel offers guests convenient access to the Colorado National Monument, Grand Mesa and the Redlands Mesa Golf Course.  Rates begin at $139 per night.

“We’re delighted that the SpringHill Suites Grand Junction Downtown/Historic Main Street is the latest addition to our growing number of properties across the U.S.,” said Brian King, senior vice president, Select Service and Extended Stay Brand Management, Marriott International.  “The hotel’s design offers a seamless blend of style and function at an affordable price.”

The SpringHill Suites Grand Junction Downtown/Historic Main Street is ideal for business and leisure travelers who look for style and inspiration in their stay.  Everything from furniture to lighting is carefully selected to offer a calm and refreshing alternative for travelers.  Separate living, working and sleeping spaces assure guests have flexibility and ease. The perfect place to sink into a good night’s sleep, the hotel offers luxurious bedding alongside an iHome docking station in every suite. A comfortable pullout sofa bed and lounge chair with ottoman offers additional space for relaxation or extra family members. Presenting guests with a spa-like experience, a separate bathroom and shower area, accessed through sleek sliding doors, feature marble-top vanity, iridescent tile walls and creative lighting features, all of which help to reenergize and revive.

Business travelers can take advantage of a large, well-lit desk with ergonomic chair, two phone lines and voice mail.  Free Wi-Fi in the hotel’s lobby and high-speed Internet access in every suite allow guests to remain connected at all times. The hotel also offers 336 square feet of meeting space to accommodate small meetings and functions of up to 24 people.

The hotel features a hotel bar, same-day dry cleaning, guest laundry facilities, a business center, an indoor swimming pool and whirlpool spa, an extensive state-of-the-art fitness center and express checkout. The Market offers convenient 24/7 access to food and beverages and a daily complimentary hot breakfast is SpringHill Suites’ way of making sure guests have a good start to their day.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott is an all-suite brand that offers affordable design and smart style, appealing to both business and leisure travelers.  Launched in November 1998, the brand currently has more than 250 locations in the United States and Canada.  SpringHill Suites along with over 3,100 Marriott-affiliated hotels worldwide, participate in Marriott Rewards, the guest reward program that allows its over 30 million members to earn points or airline miles for each dollar spent during each stay.

For more information or reservations, call the SpringHill Suites Grand Junction Downtown/Historic Main Street hotel directly at 970-424-5777, call the SpringHill Suites toll-free number at 888-287-9400, contact a travel agent or visit the web site at www.springhillsuites.com.

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