Bethesda, Maryland – August 11, 2011 – Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR; http://www.marriott.com) is scheduled to open the 136-suite SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Columbus, Ohio on Tuesday, August 23, 2011.  Located at 1421 Olentangy River Road, the SpringHill Suites Columbus OSU will operate as a Marriott franchise, managed by Concord Hospitality Enterprises of Raleigh, North Carolina (www.concordhotels.com).

Located in the University Area, three miles from downtown Columbus and nine miles from Port Columbus International Airport, the SpringHill Suites Columbus OSU offers guests convenient access to the Ohio State University, the Short North Arts District and Grandview.  Rates begin at $149 per night.

“We’re delighted that the SpringHill Suites Columbus OSU 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 Columbus OSU 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 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, 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 in every suite allow guests to remain connected at all times.

The hotel features same-day dry cleaning, guest laundry facilities, a lobby bar, complimentary shuttle service within a three-mile radius, a business center, an indoor saline pool, 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 Columbus OSU hotel directly at 614-297-9912, 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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