Merrillville, IN – February 20, 2012 – White Lodging Services and RLJ Development, LLC are pleased to announce renovations have been completed to the Residence Inn Merrillville. The hotel located at 8018 Delaware Place has undergone a complete revitalization of its 78 suites and public spaces, transforming it into an upscale hotel designed to enhance the comfort and lifestyle of travelers on the road today. The newly refreshed hotel offers guests flexible spaces and amenities to help maintain a healthy balance and routine while traveling. 
 
Located at the intersection of I-65 and US 30, across from the popular Star Plaza Theater and in close proximity to numerous businesses including NiSource, Arcelor-Mittal, US Steel, BP and Direct Buy, the Residence Inn Merrillville offers convenient access to Westfield Shopping Towne, Albanese Candy Factory and Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore.
 
“When on the road for an extended period, our guests need space to spread out, to maintain their life’s pace and restore their energy,” said Diane Mayer, vice president and global brand manager, Residence Inn. “Residence Inn offers a seamless blend of modern style and functionality that allows them to settle in and thrive.”
 
All guest suites at the Residence Inn Merrillville have been completely redesigned with the addition of new carpeting, flooring, bedding, lighting, wall vinyl, sleeper sofa, kitchen appliances, sinks, bathtubs and surrounds, granite countertops, vanities, mirrors and flat-screen televisions.
 
A transformation has also taken place in the hotel’s public areas, which has been appointed with new custom décor, carpeting, wall vinyl and furniture. The gatehouse has also been expanded to accommodate more guests, the fitness center has been upgraded and a new brick patio with fire pit has been added to the outdoor seating area.

ABOUT THE RESIDENCE INN MERRILLVILLE
The Residence Inn Merrillville is an all-suite property including one-bedroom and studio suites offering a “home away from home” environment. Each suite includes a queen-size bed and sleeper sofa, iron and ironing board and full kitchen with stovetop, dishes, pans, microwave, dishwasher and coffee maker. Other hotel facilities and services include a daily complimentary full breakfast buffet, an indoor pool and hot tub, fitness center, free high-speed Internet access, a social hour three nights a week and additional amenities necessary to meet your extended-stay needs. For more information or reservations, call the Residence Inn Merrillville hotel directly at 219-791-9000 or visit the web site at www.marriott.com/mrvri.

ABOUT WHITE LODGING SERVICES
White Lodging Services Corporation was established in 1985 and is headquartered in Merrillville, Indiana. White Lodging is a fully integrated hotel ownership, development, and operations company – a recognized leader that has defined and cultivated the ability to achieve consistent, sustainable growth among mid- to large-scale hotels across the country. Its current portfolio consists of over 158 hotels in 20 states and encompasses representation of the following leading brands: Marriott International, Inc., Hilton Worldwide, Hyatt Global, Starwood Hotels and Resorts, InterContinental Hotel Group, and Carlson Hotels Worldwide. For more information about White Lodging, please visit www.whitelodging.com or call 219-472-2861.