Marriott Opens Residence Inn in Houston

Houston, TX, May 29, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Marriott International, Inc. is proud to announce the official opening of a Residence Inn by Marriott in Houston. The 120-suite Residence Inn Houston I-10 West opened May 23 at 1550 Barker Cypress Road and operates as a Marriott franchise owned and managed by Dallas-based Texas Western Hospitality.

Located 25 minutes from downtown Houston, Residence Inn Houston I-10 West offers guests convenient access to Katy Mills Mall, Reliant Park, Methodist West Houston Hospital and many businesses in the Energy Corridor, including BP America, ExxonMobil, Shell Oil Company, Citgo Petroleum, Foster Wheeler and ConocoPhillips. Rates vary depending on length of stay.

“We are pleased to expand our reach in Houston and offer yet another, highly guest-centric, lodging experience,” said Jeff Blackman, TWH’s executive vice president.

Residence Inns are designed as all-suite hotels with studio, one-bedroom and two bedroom options. Designed for stays of five nights or more, each suite has a fully equipped kitchen with a coffee maker, a microwave oven, full-sized appliances and free high-speed Internet access. The hotel offers daily housekeeping, complimentary grocery-shopping services and same-day dry cleaning.

The hotel features separated work areas with high-definition televisions in the lobby area. Other hotel facilities and services include an outdoor swimming pool; a state-of-the-art fitness center, featuring Precor equipment and televisions; a complimentary breakfast buffet; an outdoor fire pit and barbecue pit; a social room; weeknight social hour; and a complimentary business center.

About 30 people work at Residence Inn Houston I-10 West. A grand-opening event is being planned for this summer.

TWH manages eight other Marriott and Hilton hotels in the Houston area, including Marriott Houston Energy Corridor, Residence Inn by Marriott Houston West/Energy Corridor, Homewood Suites by Hilton Stafford, TownePlace Suites Houston Northwest, TownePlace Suites Houston Clearlake, TownePlace Suites Houston Intercontinental Airport, Fairfield Inn & Suites Houston Intercontinental Airport and the TownePlace Suites Houston Woodlands/Shenandoah.

For more information or reservations, call Residence Inn Houston I-10 West at 281-829-2600, the Residence Inn toll-free number at 800-331-3131, a travel agent or visit the Web site at www.marriott.com/houen.

About Residence Inn by Marriott
With more than 620 properties in the United States, Canada, Costa Rica and Europe, Residence Inn by Marriott is a leader in the extended-stay lodging segment. Designed for long stays, the brand offers spacious suites with separate living and sleeping areas. Fully functional kitchens, grocery delivery, 24-hour markets and complimentary breakfast help guests maintain a healthy balance while on the road. Wi-Fi allows guests to stay connected to home and office while health and fitness options and inviting lobby spaces provide comfortable places to work and relax. For more information or to book a stay, please visit: www.residenceinn.com; www.marriott.com or call 1-800-MARRIOTT. For travel tips, breaking news on the brand and to connect with other travelers, like Residence Inn on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/residenceinn.

About Texas Western Hospitality
Texas Western Hospitality (TWH), the management arm of Western International, is a lodging management company with over 30 years of successful history in hotel development and operations. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, TWH proudly manages many of the finest brands, including Marriott and Hilton. TWH has grown to become one of the most respected lodging management companies in the United States, with over 55 properties under management.