TownePlace Suites By Marriott Is #1 Midprice Extended-stay Brand

BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- For a second year in a row, TownePlace Suites by Marriott is the number one ranked hotel brand in the midprice extended-stay tier. Once again, TownePlace Suites scored highest in each of the individual categories of the Business Travel News' 2012 Hotel Chain Survey.

Every year, Business Travel News asks business travel buyers to rate the hotel brands with which they conduct business. Survey categories include the helpfulness and courteousness of the hotel staff, the physical appearance of the hotels, the quality of the in-room business amenities, and the overall price and value relationship.

"We are thrilled to be named the number one extended-stay brand in the midprice segment," said Loren Nalewanski, vice president and global brand manager, TownePlace Suites. "Service is the most important element in a hotel experience. We strive to provide our guests with a comfortable and enjoyable stay while they are on the road. This recognition by such a key sector of the travel industry is truly an honor."

An all-suite, extended-stay brand, TownePlace Suites is ideal for travelers who need accommodations for a week or more. Offering studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites with fully equipped kitchens, TownePlace Suites provides guests with a thoughtful design of separate spaces that allow guests to comfortably work and relax when they are away from home. Key TownePlace Suites amenities include free breakfast, a business center, 24-hour complimentary coffee service, a fitness center and laundry facilities.

"As 2012 is TownePlace Suites' 15^th anniversary, there is no better way to celebrate than with this fantastic honor," said Nalewanski. "With more than 200 properties and growing, we count on surveys like this to make sure that we are meeting and exceeding our guests' expectations at all times. Especially with our business travelers who spend so much of their lives on the road, it is key that we are able to provide them with more than a place to stay, but a place to live when they travel."

TownePlace Suites is an all-suite, extended-stay hotel brand in the moderate price range. Ideal for travelers who need accommodations for a week or more, TownePlace Suites offer studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites with fully equipped kitchens and separate living/working and sleeping areas. Launched in 1997, the brand currently has more than 200 locations in the United States and Canada. TownePlace Suites participates 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, visit www.towneplacesuites.com.

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SOURCE Marriott International