Bethesda, Maryland – November 11, 2011 – Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR; http://www.marriott.com ) is scheduled to open the 86-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Mahwah, NJ this Tuesday, November 15, 2011.  Located at 225 West Ramapo Avenue, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Mahwah will operate as a Marriott franchise, managed by Interstate Hotels & Resorts of Arlington, VA.

Whether traveling for business or pleasure, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Mahwah offers guests convenient access to Ramapo College, the Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, Bear Mountain State Park and the Tuxedo Ridge Ski Resort.  Rates begin at $149 per night.

“We are pleased to introduce the Fairfield Inn & Suites hotel in the Mahwah 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 suite rooms offer separate living, working and sleeping areas and include an additional television, microwave, and mini-fridge. The sleeping area features plush mattresses, downy blankets and crisp linens to create a truly revitalized bedroom experience. The bright, spacious living area provides a well-lit work area, ergonomic chair, and entertainment area with a second television and CD/stereo. 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 with whirlpool spa, exercise room, valet laundry service, complimentary shuttle service within a five-mile radius, free high-speed Internet and business center.

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 Mahwah hotel directly at 201-529-4000, call the Fairfield Inn toll-free number at 800-228-2800, contact a travel agent or visit the web site at www.marriott.com/ewrfm.

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