Iowa Welcomes New Marriott Meetings Hotel

The 89-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Urbandale, Iowa, is scheduled to open on Thursday, April 10. The new property will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Hotel Development Corp.

Located at 8661 Plum Drive, 18 miles from Des Moines International Airport and 10 minutes from downtown, the hotel offers guests convenient access to Valley West Mall, Jordan Creek Mall, Drake University and Wells Fargo Arena. Rates begin at $119 per night.

"We are pleased to introduce Fairfield Inn & Suites hotels in the Urbandale area," said Shruti Buckley, vice president and global brand manager, Fairfield Inn & Suites. "This hotel offers quality accommodations at an affordable price to business and leisure travelers."

The Fairfield Inn & Suites public space features an innovative and contemporary design that is both flexible and functional. The open and bright lobby welcomes guests with a vibrant color palette of greens, blues and oranges. Thoughtfully designed rooms and suites offer separate living, working and sleeping areas. Plush mattresses, televisions, microwaves and mini-fridges enhance the guest experience. The bright, spacious living area provides a well-lit work area, ergonomic chair and entertainment area with a second television.

Complimentary hot breakfast is available each morning in the lobby area. Other hotel amenities include an indoor swimming pool with a whirlpool spa, an exercise room, valet laundry service, complimentary Wi-Fi, as well as fax and copy services. The hotel also offers a meeting room with 2,000 square feet of space to accommodate functions of up to 150 people.

Reported by:  MeetingsFocus.com