Stylish and functional hotel design lets extended-stay guests thrive on the road.
FORSYTH, ILLINOIS – The 96-suite Residence Inn by Marriott in Forsyth, Illinois is scheduled to open this Monday, February 2, 2015 and will feature the brand’s innovative, new design. Located at 230 Lucile Avenue, the all-suite Residence Inn Decatur Forsyth will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Tharaldson Hospitality Management Company of Decatur, Illinois.
Located at the intersection of Highway 51 and Interstate 72, just a short drive from historic downtown Decatur and within walking distance to numerous restaurants, the Residence Inn Decatur Forsyth offers its guests convenient access to Hickory Point Mall, Scovill Zoo and Millikin University. Rates vary depending on length of stay.
“We are pleased to introduce Residence Inn hotels in the Forsyth 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 suites. Sectional sofas and luxurious bathrooms with extra storage space make it possible for travelers to live and rest comfortably. Contemporary and stylish decor, featuring natural light and refreshing colors, helps 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 Decatur Forsyth’s complimentary 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 Decatur Forsyth offers guests inviting and functional public spaces to relax or collaborate. Road warriors and families alike enjoy the hotel’s grocery delivery service, complimentary Wi-Fi, 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 a meeting room, an swimming pool, exercise room and Sport Court.
With more than 650 all-suite properties in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East and Central America, Residence Inn by Marriott is the 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 Mfrequent travel program that allows members to earn hotel points or airline miles for every dollar spent during each stay.
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