Mexico City -- Fairfield Inn Los Cabos opened its doors and welcomed guests today in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, offering a moderately priced lodging option in the heart of the popular resort destination.  The 128-room hotel is Marriott International’s first property in Los Cabos and is located on the principal avenue of town, Lazaro Cardenas, an easy walk to the popular Médano beach and major tourist attractions such as El Arco, Lover's Beach, the Puerto Paraíso Mall and Cabo Dolphins.  

The Fairfield Inn Los Cabos is operated under a franchise agreement with Pulso Hotelero a subsidiary of Pulso Inmobiliario and management contract with Óptima Hoteles de México.

“In today’s economy, travelers are looking for great value in prime destinations,” said Shruti Buckley, vice president and global brand manager for Fairfield Inn and Suites.  “We are thrilled to be adding this exciting new hotel to our portfolio, offering a memorable experience in an ideal venue to both locals and tourists.”

Located two minutes away from the Cabo San Lucas Marina, the Fairfield Inn Cabo San Lucas features innovative design and great service at a moderate price. From the hotel, guests can walk to the international tourist destination’s main beaches, historic areas and shopping.

“This hotel represents the beginning of a close relationship with Pulso Hotelero and the expansion of the Fairfield Inn brand in Mexico,” said Rob Steigerwald, chief operations officer of Marriott International, Inc., The Americas, Southern Region.  

“We are thrilled to partner with Marriott,” said Salomon Kamkhaji, President of Pulso Hotelero.  “We are confident that the Fairfield brand will be a success in the Mexican market, so much so, that we plan to open a total of 36 Fairfield hotels throughout Mexico, with many markets to come.”  The next Fairfield hotel to open will be the 120-room Fairfield Inn Querétaro in fall 2012.

The modern, five-story hotel has a comfortable, contemporary feel, with a spacious and inviting lobby, fitness center, pool and a business center open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  The bright, airy guest rooms are equipped with LCD screen televisions, mini bar, and an in-room safe. Room rates include free wireless Internet in guest rooms and public spaces and a free hot breakfast every morning.

Launched in 1987, the Fairfield Inn & Suites brand is a leader in the moderate tier lodging category in North America.

“With more than 670 properties throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico, Fairfield is also expanding into key emerging markets around the globe including India and Brazil,” said Buckley.  “With complimentary hot breakfast and high-speed internet access in all guest rooms and free Wi-Fi in public spaces, guests can rely on Fairfield Inn & Suites to deliver outstanding service so travel is easy, comfortable and productive, wherever their travel may take them.”

Fairfield Inn & Suites participates in the company’s award-winning Marriott Rewards® frequent guest program.  Members earn their choice of points toward free vacations or frequent flyer mileage for dollars spent at nearly 3,200 Marriott hotels worldwide.

Please go to http://www.marriott.com/sjdfi for more information on the Fairfield Inn Los Cabos or call 01 (800) 561-4756 to book your reservation. For more information or reservations, visit the web site at www.fairfieldinn.com or call the Fairfield Inn toll-free number at 800-228-2800

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