Denver, Colorado – February 11, 2013 – The 135-suite Residence Inn by Marriott in Cherry Creek, Colorado is scheduled to open on Friday, February 15, 2013 and will be the first to feature the brand’s innovative new room design. Located at 670 South Colorado Boulevard, the Residence Inn Denver Cherry Creek will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Stonebridge Companies of Englewood, Colorado.

Located in the upscale CitySet restaurant district, 10 minutes from downtown Denver and 26 miles from the Denver International Airport, the Residence Inn Denver Cherry Creek offers its guests convenient access to the Cherry Creek Mall and National Jewish Hospital. Rates vary depending on length of stay. Underground parking at CitySet Cherry Creek is available.

“We are pleased to introduce Residence Inn hotels to the Cherry Creek area,” said Diane Mayer, vice president and global brand manager, Residence Inn. “When on the road for an extended period, our guests need space to spread out, maintain their life’s pace and restore their energy to help them maintain a healthy balance and routine while traveling. This new hotel offers them a seamless blend of modern style and functionality that allows them to settle in and thrive.”

Residence Inn properties are designed as all-suite hotels that offer studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites. The contemporary suites are designed to enhance the comfort and lifestyle of travelers on the road today, offering guests flexible spaces and upgraded amenities to help maintain a healthy balance and routine while traveling. With a larger, expansive workspace, complimentary high-speed Internet access, and a multitude of easily accessible outlets, guests are able to work efficiently throughout the suite. Sectional sofas and luxurious bathrooms with extra storage space make it possible for travelers to live and rest comfortably.  Contemporary and stylish décor, featuring natural light and refreshing colors are all elements that improve guests’ productivity and energy. Designed for stays of five nights or more, each suite also has a fully-equipped kitchen with a coffeemaker, microwave oven and residential-sized appliances.

The Residence Inn Denver Cherry Creek’s complimentary hot breakfast has a variety of great options, including specially made featured items. Guests can start their day off right with healthy food choices and, with a convenient to-go offering, can make sure they do not miss the most important meal of the day.

Extending the feeling of comfortable living on the road, the Residence Inn Denver Cherry Creek offers guests inviting and functional public spaces to relax or collaborate. Road warriors and families alike enjoy the hotel’s grocery and restaurant delivery service, complimentary high-speed Internet, 24-hour onsite food and beverage market, dry cleaning services, and onsite guest laundry room. The hotel’s weeknight evening gatherings offer a casual, relaxing environment where guests can be as social as they want, while enjoying light fare. The hotel also maintains a business library where guests can fax, copy and print materials, and provides guests with an indoor swimming pool, whirlpool, meeting room and exercise room.

About Stonebridge Companies
Founded in 1991 by Navin C. Dimond, Stonebridge Companies is a privately owned, innovative hotel management company headquartered near Denver, Colorado, which has developed over 60 hotels and operated more than 75 lodging properties. Currently, Stonebridge Companies is operating 41 hotels and developing 8 others comprising in excess of 7,000 guest rooms in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New York, Utah, Virginia and Washington. The diverse portfolio includes select-service, extended stay, mid-scale and full-service hotels in primary and secondary markets. For detailed information, visit our website at www.SBCOS.com.

About Residence Inn by Marriott
With more than 600 properties in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East and Central America, 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. Complimentary Wi-Fi allows guests to stay connected to the home and office, while health and fitness options and inviting lobby spaces provide comfortable places to work and relax.

Residence Inn participates in the company’s award-winning Marriott Rewards® frequent travel program that allows members to earn hotel points or airline miles for every dollar spent during each stay. For more information or reservations, contact the Residence Inn Denver Cherry Creek directly at 303-758-6200, call the Residence Inn toll-free number at 800-331-3131 or visit www.residenceinn.com. For travel tips, the latest on the brand or to connect with other travelers, “like” Residence Inn on Facebook: www.facebook.com/residenceinn.

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