New York, New York – April 1, 2013 – The 239-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Midtown Manhattan is scheduled to open in early April. Located at 325 West 33rd Street, the Fairfield Inn & Suites New York Midtown Manhattan/Penn Station will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by OTO Development of Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Located next to Penn Station and Madison Square Garden, the hotel offers guests convenient access to New York City’s top attractions, including the Empire State Building, Times Square, Rockefeller Center and the Statue of Liberty.

“We are pleased with the continued growth of Fairfield Inn & Suites hotels in the Manhattan 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 new Fairfield Inn & Suites public space features an innovative and contemporary design that is both flexible and functional. The open and bright new lobby welcomes guests with a vibrant color palette of greens, blues, and oranges. Thoughtfully designed suite rooms offer separate living, working and sleeping areas and include an additional television, microwave, and mini-fridge. The sleeping area features plush mattresses, downy blankets and crisp linens to create a truly revitalized bedroom experience. The bright, spacious living area provides a well-lit work area and ergonomic chair.

The hotel will feature rooms with unobstructed views of Midtown and Downtown Manhattan and is expected to achieve LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver certification for its contributions in making the environment a healthier place by reducing waste and conserving energy and water. Other hotel amenities include a complimentary breakfast, a rooftop bar, an exercise room, valet laundry service, complimentary Wi-Fi, as well as fax and copy services. The hotel also offers a meeting room with 350 square feet of space to accommodate functions of up to 12 people.

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 New York Midtown Manhattan/Penn Station hotel directly at 212-563-0900, call the Fairfield Inn & Suites toll-free number at 800-228-2800, visit www.fairfieldinn.com or become a fan at www.facebook.com/fairfieldinnandsuites.

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