Charleston, SC – December 15, 2017 – Get ready to be real and be you on long stays. Marriott International’s TownePlace Suites by Marriott Charleston Airport/Convention Center opened for business on Friday, December 8, 2017. On average, a TownePlace Suites opens every six days. Built for travelers looking for a simple and friendly place where they can settle-in, keep their routine, and easily connect to the Charleston area. The new extended-stay hotel located at 5001 Fashion Avenue, continues to exemplify the brand's rapid growth. The new hotel will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Auro Hotels of Greenville, SC.
“We are excited with the continued growth of the TownePlace Suites brand in the Charleston area,” said Diane Mayer, vice president and global brand manager, TownePlace Suites. “At TownePlace Suites, we get it. We want to go above and beyond to do everything we can to make our guests feel comfortable. We encourage our guests to be real, and help them to do so by providing a seamless residential atmosphere with a friendly staff who genuinely care about our guests. That is what our brand is all about, and this property is a great example of that.”
All service team members are thoroughly trained on local knowledge and look forward to connecting guests to the local area. Our floor-to-ceiling TowneMap® also helps guests instantly acclimate themselves to Charleston by featuring great places to eat, play and live (explore). The TownePlace Suites Charleston Airport/Convention Center is located just two miles from the Charleston International Airport and 20 minutes from downtown. The new hotel offers guests convenient access to the Tanger Outlets, Park Circle, numerous golf courses and the local beaches. The hotel also offers guests easy access to Joint Base Charleston, Boeing, SAIC Inc. and Trident Medical.
Ideal for travelers who need accommodations for longer stays, this new property offers studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites with fully equipped kitchens, as well as separate living/working and sleeping areas. Guests can work and relax on their own terms in modern suites that feature full kitchens with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, adjustable work spaces with built-in shelves and lighting, a large flat screen television, as well as luxurious new bedding. Most rooms also feature the Home Office™ Suite, designed to provide guests with plenty of storage and flexible space to spread out and make it their own.
The TownePlace Suites Charleston Airport/Convention Center allows guests to maintain a healthy lifestyle with an array of food options. While on property guests can create their own complimentary hot breakfast every morning in the custom lobby area, and can fire up their stay by grilling up dinner on our outdoor Weber grills. The 24-hour In a Pinch® market and On Us® coffee service offer guests the chance to get their snack and caffeine on whenever they feel the need.
“We are proud to continue our long term commitment to serve the Charleston market,” said D.J. Rama, president and CEO, Auro Hotels. “This is our sixth Marriott branded hotel in Charleston, and this addition to our portfolio was a strategic move to allow us to better serve the needs of all types of travelers in the beautiful and desirable Charleston area.”
TownePlace Suites helps its guests stay organized on the road with the help of our partners the Container Store. While staying at the TownePlace Suites Charleston Airport/Convention Center travelers can unpack their suitcase in a custom elfa® closet. From drawers to shelves to smart hanging space, you'll find everything you need to make you feel right at home. Other hotel amenities include a fitness center open 24 hours per day, a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, an outdoor patio with fire pit, laundry facilities, complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and on-site business services, including copying, faxing and printing. The hotel also offers 500 square feet of conference space to accommodate functions of up to 20 people. As a brand TownePlace Suites recognizes that your family may include more than just humans, that is why the hotel is pet-friendly (fees may apply).
