Bethesda, Maryland – November 14, 2011 – Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR; http://www.marriott.com) is scheduled to open the 131-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Aurora, Colorado this Thursday, November 17, 2011.  Located at 24192 East Prospect Avenue, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Denver Aurora/Southlands will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Hawkeye Hotels of Burlington, Iowa.  
 
Located at the Southlands Mall and 20 miles from the Denver International Airport, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Denver Aurora/Southlands offers guests convenient access to the Aurora Fairgrounds, the Aurora Reservoir, and Cherry Creek State Park.  Rates begin at $119 per night.
 
“We are pleased with the continued growth of Fairfield Inn hotels in the Aurora area,” said Brian King, senior vice president, Select Service and Extended Stay Brand Management, Marriott International.  “This hotel offers business and leisure travelers convenient, quality accommodations at an affordable price.  We look forward to welcoming guests and providing the friendly service that sets Fairfield Inn apart.”
 
The new Fairfield Inn & Suites public space features an innovative and contemporary design that is both flexible and functional. The open and bright new lobby welcomes guests with a vibrant color palette of greens, blues, and oranges. Thoughtfully designed rooms offer a flat-panel HDTV, an iHome Stereo and the sleeping area features plush mattresses, down blankets and crisp linens to create a truly revitalized bedroom experience. Additional in-room amenities include an ergonomic desk chair, hair dryer and two phones with free local calls.

A complimentary continental breakfast is available each morning in the lobby area.  Other hotel amenities include an indoor swimming pool, exercise room, valet laundry service, free high-speed Internet and fax and copy service.  The hotel also offers 1,650 square feet of functional meeting space to accommodate 112 people.

Launched in 1987, Fairfield Inn has become a leader in the moderate tier category.  With more than 660 properties throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico, guests can rely on Fairfield Inn to meet their lodging needs wherever their travels take them.  Fairfield Inn 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 more than 3,100 Marriott hotels worldwide.

For more information or reservations, call the Fairfield Inn & Suites Denver Aurora/Southlands hotel directly at 303-928-7500, call the Fairfield Inn toll-free number at 800-228-2800, contact a travel agent or visit the web site at www.marriott.com/denas.

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