Calgary, Alberta – December 29, 2015 – Marriott International, Inc. today announced that a combined 128-room Courtyard hotel and 97-suite Residence Inn hotel in Calgary, Alberta will open tomorrow. Located at 3750 Market Street SE, the hotels are owned by MasterBUILT Hotels and managed by Atlific Hotels. The property will share an indoor swimming pool with a waterslide and hot tub, a fitness center, 4,690 square feet of meeting space, heated underground parking and a full-service spa.
Located in the vibrant Seton Urban District and within walking distance to numerous shops, restaurants, and the South Calgary Health Campus, the hotels offer convenient access to the Calgary Zoo, Heritage Park, Telus Spark Science Centre and Bragg Creek.
"Attracting both business travelers as well as tourists, the South Calgary area is an ideal location for the dual opening," said Janis Milham, senior vice president, modern essentials and extended stay brands for Marriott International. "Each brand offers distinct amenities and services that tailor to all visitors."
About The Courtyard by Marriott Courtyard constantly researches trends and evolves to meet the changing needs of its guests. The latest room design offers hybrid zones for working, sleeping, relaxing and getting ready. Indirect lighting and a neutral, tone-on-tone color palette makes for a soothing and calm environment.
The new room design is intuitive and thoughtful, offering flexible yet comfortable spaces that enable technology. Upon arrival, guests can store bags on the "Luggage Drop" and plug personal devices into the "Tech Drop" ledge for seamless technology integration. The Courtyard Calgary South features four executive suites on the 7th floor that offer almost 900 square-feet of living space, soaker tubs and floor to ceiling windows with views of the Rocky Mountains or city skyline.
Signature furniture and architectural elements replace traditional art in the new guestroom. The "LoungeAround" sofa offers a pop of color and a comfortable area for relaxing or for working.
The Courtyard also offers the Refreshing Business lobby environment, where guests can enjoy an open and bright area outside of their rooms. Along with media pods, complimentary Wi-Fi and a variety of seating zones, the redefined space is ideal for everything from pop-up meetings to social gatherings. The lobby also features The Bistro – Eat. Drink. Connect®, offering casual, flexible seating; easy access to food and high quality, healthy menu options for breakfast; and light evening fare, including snacks, cocktails, wine and beer so guests can unwind.
Throughout the hotel, guests can connect with ample electrical outlets. The business library features several computer terminals, along with a printer and separate computer stations dedicated solely to printing airline boarding passes and checking flight status.
About The Residence Inn by Marriott Residence Inn is an all-suite brand that offers studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites. 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. 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.
The Residence Inn'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 hotel 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.
"We are thrilled that the Courtyard & Residence Inn by Marriott Calgary South is opening its doors in Seton," says Warren Paulsen, vice-president of Brookfield Residential's Calgary Commercial division, who is also the developer of Seton. "Seton is a comprehensive mixed-use development and is designed to include all aspects of what an urban core could offer. Not only does having the Marriott Hotel, a well-known international brand, in Seton complement our overall development plan, but we believe the visitors who will be staying at the hotel will also contribute greatly to Seton's urban vibrancy."
Courtyard by Marriott and Residence Inn participate in Marriott International's award-winning Marriott Rewards® frequent travel program that allows members to earn hotel points or airline miles for every dollar spent during each stay. For more information or reservations, contact the Courtyard Calgary South directly at 587-349-7599, call the Courtyard toll-free number at 800-321-2211 or visit www.marriott.com/yyccs, for the Residence Inn Calgary South call directly at 587-349-8633 or call the Residence Inn toll-free number at 800-331-3131 or visit www.marriott.com/yyccr.
