Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) is scheduled to open the 85-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Akron, Ohio, this April. Located at 1025 Interstate Parkway, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Akron South will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Shree Radha Krishna Partnership, Ltd. of Canton, Ohio.

Located eight miles from Akron-Canton Airport and 50 miles from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, the property offers guests convenient access to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Carousel Dinner Theatre and Firestone Country Club.

An innovative new offering from Fairfield Inn by Marriott, the new Fairfield Inn & Suites Akron 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.

A complimentary continental breakfast is available each morning in the lobby area, and additional hotel amenities include:

—Indoor swimming pool with whirlpool spa—Exercise room—One meeting room—Valet laundry service—Facsimile and copy service—In-room coffee service—Ergonomic desk chair—Two phones—Hair dryer—Free local phone calls

“We are pleased with the continued growth of Fairfield Inn hotels in the Cleveland area,” said Craig Lambert, senior vice president of select-service lodging, 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.”

Launched in 1987, Fairfield Inn has become a leader in the value-priced category. With more than 450 properties throughout the United States, guests can rely on Fairfield Inn to meet their lodging needs wherever their travels take them. Fairfield Inn participates in the company’s award-winning Marriott Rewards® frequent guest program. Members earn their choice of points toward free vacations or frequent flyer mileage for dollars spent at more than 2,000 Marriott hotels worldwide.

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