Smithfield, North Carolina – May 14, 2013 – The 89-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Smithfield, North Carolina is scheduled to open this Sunday, May 19, 2013. Located at 809 Venture Drive, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Smithfield will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by BPR Properties of High Point, North Carolina.

Conveniently located off I-95 in Johnston County, the hotel offers guests easy access to the Ava Gardner Museum and Carolina Premium Outlet Center.

“We are pleased to introduce Fairfield Inn & Suites hotels in the Smithfield area,” said Shruti Buckley, vice president and global brand manager, Fairfield Inn & Suites. “This hotel offers quality accommodations at an affordable price to business and leisure travelers. We look forward to welcoming guests and providing the friendly service that sets Fairfield Inn & Suites apart.”

The Fairfield Inn & Suites public space features an innovative and contemporary design that is both flexible and functional. The open and bright lobby welcomes guests with a vibrant color palette of greens, blues and oranges. Thoughtfully designed rooms and suites offer separate living, working and sleeping areas. Plush mattresses, televisions, microwaves and mini-fridges enhance the guest experience. The bright, spacious living area provides a well-lit work area, ergonomic chair and entertainment area with a second television.

A complimentary hot breakfast is available each morning in the lobby area. Other hotel amenities include an indoor swimming pool, an exercise room, valet laundry service, complimentary Wi-Fi, as well as fax and copy services. The hotel also offers a meeting room with 420 square feet of space.

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott is designed for today’s traveler who is looking to be productive on the road, whether for business or leisure. In addition to complimentary Wi-Fi and breakfast, Fairfield Inn & Suites offers thoughtfully designed rooms and suites that provide separate living, working and sleeping areas. With more than 675 properties throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico, Fairfield Inn & Suites hotels participate in the 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 Fairfield Inn & Suites Smithfield hotel directly at 919-938-0050, call the Fairfield Inn & Suites toll-free number at 800-228-2800, visit www.fairfieldinn.com, become a fan at www.facebook.com/fairfieldinnandsuites or follow Fairfield at twitter.com/fairfieldhotels.

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