Bethesda, Maryland – May 24, 2012 – Marriott International , Inc. (NYSE:MAR) is scheduled to open the 92-suite Residence Inn by Marriott in Bismarck, North Dakota in early July.  Located at 3421 North 14th Street, the Residence Inn Bismarck North will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by TMI Hospitality of Fargo, North Dakota.

Located five minutes from downtown and seven miles from the Bismarck Airport, the Residence Inn Bismarck North offers its guests convenient access to the North Dakota State Capital, the North Dakota Heritage Center and Hawktree Golf Course.  Rates vary depending on length of stay.

“We are pleased to introduce Residence Inn hotels in North Dakota,” said Brian King, senior vice president, Select Service and Extended Stay Brand Management, Marriott International.  “This new hotel was designed to be a home away from home and provides a residential atmosphere and spacious accommodations for guest comfort.”

Residence Inns are designed as all suite hotels that offer studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites. Designed for stays of five nights or more, each suite has a fully-equipped kitchen with coffee maker, microwave oven, full-sized appliances and free high-speed Internet access.  The hotel offers daily housekeeping, complimentary grocery shopping services and same-day dry cleaning.

A complimentary hot breakfast buffet is available each morning in the lobby area.  Other hotel facilities and services include an indoor swimming pool, exercise room/SportCourt®, patio, a social room, weeknight social hour and business center.  The hotel also offers 520 square feet of meeting space to accommodate small meetings and functions of up to 40 people.

With more than 620 properties in the United States, Canada, Costa Rica and Europe, Residence Inn by Marriott is a leader in the extended stay-lodging segment. Designed for long stays, the brand offers spacious suites with separate living and sleeping areas.  Fully functional kitchens, grocery delivery, 24-hour markets and complimentary breakfast help guests maintain a healthy balance while on the road. WiFi allows guests to stay connected to home and office while health and fitness options and inviting lobby spaces provide comfortable places to work and relax.  For more information or to book a stay, please visit: www.residenceinn.com; www.marriott.com or call 1-800-MARRIOTT. For travel tips, breaking news on the brand and to connect with other travelers, like Residence Inn on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/residenceinn.

For more information or reservations, call the Residence Inn Bismarck North hotel directly at 701-258-6088, the Residence Inn toll-free number at 800-331-3131, a travel agent or visit the Web site at www.marriott.com/bisri.

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About TMI Hospitality
For 30 years, TMI Hospitality has served as a builder and operator of select and extended-service hotels. What began in North Dakota as a small, hotel franchising company has become a nationwide property management and development company with more than 200 locations in 24 states.

For more information on TMI Hospitality, please visit our website at www.tmihospitality.com.