Bethesda, Maryland – June 11, 2012 – Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR; www.marriott.com) is scheduled to open the 100-suite TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Midland, Texas in late June.  Located at 5508 Deauville Boulevard, the TownePlace Suites Midland will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Texas Western Hospitality of Dallas, Texas.

Located eight miles from the Midland International Airport and 10 minutes from downtown, the TownePlace Suites Midland offers its guests convenient access to Grande Communications Stadium, Permian Basin Petroleum Museum and Citibank Ballpark – home of the Midland Rockhounds.  Rates vary depending on length of stay.

“We are pleased to introduce TownePlace Suites hotels in the Midland area,” said Loren Nalewanski, vice president and global brand manager for TownePlace Suites.  “Providing an upscale residential atmosphere, this TownePlace Suites hotel offers an appealing alternative to more standard hotel rooms designed for shorter stays.”

Ideal for travelers who need accommodations for a week or more, this property offers studio, one- and two-bedroom suites with fully equipped kitchens and separate living/working and sleeping areas.

The TownePlace Suites Midland offers a 24-hour business center, free local phone calls and two-line telephones/data ports/voicemail.  Guest facilities include guest laundry, In a Pinch Market, an outdoor swimming pool, a state-of-the-art fitness center featuring Precor equipment and televisions, a full service bar, an outdoor patio, 1,482 square feet of meeting space, free high-speed and wireless Internet in all guest rooms and public spaces. Housekeeping services are based on your schedule and length of stay and a complimentary continental breakfast as well as 24-hour coffee service is also available.

TownePlace Suites is an all-suite hotel brand designed for long-stays with moderately priced rooms.  Launched in 1997, the brand currently has more than 200 locations in the United States.  TownePlace Suites participates in the company’s award-winning Marriott Rewards® program, which enables members to earn their choice of points toward free vacations or frequent flyer mileage in their preferred airline program for dollars spent at more than 3,100 Marriott hotels around the world.

For more information or reservations, call TownePlace Suites Midland hotel directly at 432-694-6000, the TownePlace Suites toll-free number at 800-257-3000, a travel agent or visit the Web site at www.marriott.com/mafmt.

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