Residence Inn Arlington Ballston To Celebrate Its Grand Opening

June 11, 2013 - PRLog -- Virginia is for lovers…of Residence Inn. The 183-suite Residence Inn by Marriott in Arlington, Virginia celebrates its grand opening this Friday, June 14. Located at 650 North Quincy Street, the Residence Inn Arlington Ballston features the brand’s innovative design, and operates as a Marriott franchise, managed by Donohoe Hospitality Services of Washington, DC.

Located just minutes from downtown Washington, DC and seven miles from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, the Residence Inn Arlington Ballston offers its guests convenient access to Arlington National Cemetary, the Iwo Jima Memorial and Kettler Capitals Iceplex. Rates vary depending on length of stay.

“We are pleased with the continued growth of Residence Inn hotels in the Arlington 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.”

Residence Inn properties are designed as all-suite hotels that offer studio, one-bedroom and two-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 hotel also features the Executive Suite, a 1,400 square foot room that includes a private walkout terrace, two bathrooms, a 10-person boardroom and fantastic views of downtown Washington, DC, and the Junior Executive Suite, a 900 square foot room with two bathrooms that also features downtown views.

The Residence Inn Arlington Ballston’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.

The Residence Inn Arlington Ballston has been designed to LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold standards. It is the newest Residence Inn to join the portfolio of Marriott properties that are designed to LEED standards, a voluntary rating program developed by the U.S. Green Building Council that provides third-party verification of green building.

Extending the feeling of comfortable living on the road, the Residence Inn Arlington Ballston 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 offer a casual, relaxing environment where guests can be as social as they want, while enjoying light fare. The hotel also maintains a business library where guests can fax, copy and print materials, and provides guests with an indoor swimming pool and two adjacent exercise rooms.

With more than 600 properties in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East and Central America, 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. Complimentary Wi-Fi allows guests to stay connected to the home and office, while health and fitness options and inviting lobby spaces provide comfortable places to work and relax.

Residence Inn participates in the company’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 Residence Inn Arlington Ballston directly at 703-310-1999, call the Residence Inn toll-free number at 800-331-3131 or visit www.residenceinn.com. For travel tips, the latest on the brand or to connect with other travelers, “like” Residence Inn on Facebook: www.facebook.com/residenceinn and follow Residence Inn on Twitter: twitter.com/residenceinn.

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