�Courtyard was launched based on the needs and desires of business travelers and now we are reinventing the brand on the basis of new customer research and recent product testing.  Our updated design concepts provide greater comfort and functionality to our guests,� said Courtyard senior vice president Chad Waetzig.  The new guest rooms and public space have been upgraded with the addition of functional enhancements and new décor and furnishings.  Practical additions such

Courtyard by Marriott Chantilly 3935 Centerview Dr Chantilly, Virginia

Courtyard Guestroom Enhancements: 

Improved Workspace � A desk on wheels has been added to provide increased workspace.  The desk also doubles as a table that can be moved to eat or work in front of the TV.   In addition, new task lighting has been added and extra power outlets are conveniently located at desk level. 

New Beds and Linens � The new bedding package is more comfortable and more inviting with a thicker oversized mattress and enhanced linens, new comforters and oversized pillows. 

Bathroom Enhancements � The upgraded bathrooms have a modern, residential look with granite vanities, extra shelves, full-length mirrors, brighter lighting and louvered closet doors.

High-Speed Internet Access � Courtyard has made it a priority to offer travelers high-speed internet access.  Courtyard has more hotels installed with high-speed access than its nearest competitor even has hotels.  Courtyard Washington Dulles Airport - Chantilly also offers wireless internet access in the lobby and public spaces.

Courtyard has also redesigned its lobbies and public spaces.  In addition to the business library and pantry-style, 24-hour �grab and go� food and beverage area, a lounge area where guests can work, meet and dine in a relaxing setting has been added along with a wraparound front desk that allows more guest interaction and personalized service at check in and check out. 

Located five miles from Washington Dulles International Airport, the three-story hotel offers 137 guest rooms featuring either a king-size bed or two queen-size beds.  Along with the features mentioned above, guest rooms offer a seating area with sofa bed or oversized chair, two telephones, a coffee maker, hair dryer, iron with ironing board, and a selection of most-favored TV channels, including a free premium movie channel.  The Courtyard Washington Dulles Airport - Chantilly also features 12 suites with a king-size bed or two queen size beds, refrigerator and microwave oven.

Tharaldson Enterprises Opening 142-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Las Vegas, Nevada

Marriott International, Inc. is scheduled to open the 142-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Las Vegas, Nev. this November 2003.  Located at 5775 Industrial Road, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Las Vegas South will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Tharaldson Enterprises of Fargo, N.D. 

Located three miles from Las Vegas - McCarran International Airport, the hotel offers guests convenient access to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center, the Bellagio, Caesars Palace and the Freemont Street Experience.

�We are pleased with the continued growth of Fairfield Inn hotels in the Las Vegas area,� said Chad Waetzig, brand vice president for Fairfield Inn, Marriott International.  �This hotel offers business and leisure travelers convenient, quality accommodations at an affordable price.  We look forward to welcoming guests and providing the friendly service that sets Fairfield Inn apart.�

An innovative new offering from Fairfield Inn by Marriott, Fairfield Inn & Suites Las Vegas South features a variety of enhancements to guest rooms and public areas, as well as the addition of distinctively designed suites.  The signature �king suite� offers separate living and sleeping areas, pantry with coffee maker, mini-refrigerator and microwave, and a dividing wall with a 32-inch recessed television and state-of-the-art compact disc stereo system.  Additional in-room amenities include an ergonomic desk chair, hair dryer and two phones, with free local calls.

A complimentary continental breakfast is available each morning in the lobby area.  Other hotel amenities include an outdoor swimming pool with whirlpool spa, exercise room, valet laundry service and fax and copy service.  The hotel also offers one meeting room with 320 square feet of meeting space to accommodate small meetings and functions of up to 12 people.

Launched in 1987, Fairfield Inn has become a leader in the value-priced category. 

MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE:MAR) is a leading worldwide hospitality company with over 2,600 lodging properties in the United States and 68 other countries and territories. Marriott International operates and franchises hotels under the Marriott, JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Renaissance, Residence Inn, Courtyard, TownePlace Suites, Fairfield Inn, SpringHill Suites and Ramada International brand names.