Press Release: Marriott International, Inc.
June 6, 2002
WASHINGTON, DC -- Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) announced yesterday that the 132-suite SpringHill Suites
by Marriott in Austin, Texas opened on June 1. Located at 12520 North IH-35, the SpringHill Suites by Marriott
Austin North/Parmer Lane will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by White Lodging Services Corp.
of Merrillville, Ind.
Located 15 miles from Bergstrom International Airport, the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Austin North/Parmer Lane
offers guests convenient access to the Arboretum shopping mall, downtown Austin and University of Texas at Austin.
The hotel also is located within five miles of area businesses such as Dell Headquarters, Abbott Laboratories,
Motorola, IBM and Samsung. Rates range from $69 to $99 per night.
“We’re delighted that the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Austin North/Parmer Lane is the latest addition to our
growing number of properties across the U.S.,” said Carol Gilbert, brand vice president for SpringHill Suites,
Marriott International. “This is a hotel for business and leisure travelers who want affordable lodging with the
freedom of spacious accommodations and the comforts of home-like amenities, such as mini-refrigerators and microwave
ovens.”
Guest suites in SpringHill Suites hotels are up to 25 percent larger than traditional hotel rooms and feature separate
areas for sleeping, working/eating and relaxing. Amenities include:
- In-room pantry with mini-refrigerator, microwave and coffee service - Large well-lit desk with ergonomic chair - Two phone lines with data port and voice mail - Free local phone calls - Second phone in bedroom - Remote-controlled TV with cable and premium movie channels - Pullout sofa bed and lounge chair with ottoman - Spacious bathroom with separate vanity - Non-smoking suites and suites equipped for people with disabilities - Iron and ironing board - Hair dryer with nightlight - Free weekday USA TODAY delivery
The SpringHill Suites also offers complimentary Suite Seasons BreakfastSM buffet, business services, same-day dry
cleaning, guest laundry facilities, valet service, an indoor swimming pool and whirlpool spa, exercise room and
express checkout. Suite ConvenienceSM, an express “grab and go” food service, is available at select hotels.
SpringHill Suites by Marriott is an all-suite, select-service hotel brand that appeals to both business and leisure
travelers. Launched in November 1998, the brand currently has more than 75 locations in the United States and is
projected to grow to 125 properties over the next two years. SpringHill Suites 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 2,100 Marriott hotels worldwide.
For more information or reservations, call the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Austin North/Parmer Lane hotel directly
at 512-833-8100, call the SpringHill Suites toll-free number at 888-287-9400, contact a travel agent or visit the
web site at www.springhillsuites.com.
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE:MAR), a leading worldwide hospitality company celebrating its 75th Anniversary
in 2002, has nearly 2,600 operating units in the United States and 64 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; develops
and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott Vacation Club International, Horizons, The Ritz-Carlton
Club and Marriott Grand Residence Club brands; operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate
housing through its Marriott ExecuStay division; and operates conference centers. Other Marriott businesses include
senior living communities and services, and wholesale food distribution. The company is headquartered in Washington,
D.C., and has approximately 142,500 employees. In fiscal year 2001, Marriott International reported systemwide
sales of $20 billion. For more information or reservations, please visit our web site at www.marriott.com.
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CONTACT:
Matthew Carroll/Lucy Bossert Marriott International 301-380-8331/8009 matthew.carroll@marriott.com Hunter Carmichael General Manager SpringHill Suites by Marriott Austin North/Parmer Lane 512-833-8100