Blacksburg, VA– September 6, 2017 – The 126-suite Residence Inn by Marriott in Blacksburg, Virginia is scheduled to open this Friday, September 8, 2017. Located at 850 Prices Fork Road, the all-suite Residence Inn Blacksburg-University will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by UCB RI, LLC (an affiliate of Graystone Companies, LLC) and managed by Newport Hospitality Group, Inc. of Williamsburg, Virginia.
Located across from Virginia Tech University and 40 miles from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, the Residence Inn Blacksburg-University offers its guests convenient access to the campus of Virginia Tech, Lane Stadium, Radford University and the Moss Arts Center. Rates vary depending on length of stay.
“We are pleased to introduce Residence Inn hotels in the Blacksburg 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.”
The Residence Inn Blacksburg-University is an all-suite hotel that offers studio and one-bedroom suites. Guests looking for a revitalizing sleep experience will enjoy the hotel’s plush mattresses and crisp linens, while guests focused on being productive will value their suite’s large, well-lit work desk, ergonomic chair and complimentary high-speed Internet access. 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 Blacksburg-University rotates a wide selection of healthy choices at our free hot breakfast every day. Start with favorites like bacon and eggs, Greek yogurt, cut fruit or waffles and make it yours with our extensive toppings, ranging from fresh spinach and cheese to sliced almonds and strawberries. Enjoy all the options you need to start your morning with endless possibilities.
Extending the feeling of comfortable living on the road, the Residence Inn Blacksburg-University 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 – the RI MIXÔ offer a casual, relaxing environment where guests can be as social as they want, while enjoying premium beers and connection to local flavors. The hotel also maintains a business library where guests can fax, copy and print materials, and provides guests with an indoor swimming pool, a fitness center and offers 415 square feet of meeting space to accommodate functions of up to 25 people.
