EM Properties and InterMountain Open Fairfield Inn in Illinois
MONROE, LA, April 29, 2009 - InterMountain Management, LLC announced the opening of their third Fairfield Inn and Suites in four weeks. Located at 200 Eastlight Court, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Peoria East will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by EM Properties Ltd. and managed by InterMountain Management, LLC of Monroe, Louisiana.
"We're so excited to bring the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott brand to East Peoria. We are proud to be a part of East Peoria's rapid development and with our influential businesses and thriving sports community, we look forward to providing our guests with exceptional service," said Erin Lanz, general manager.
Centrally located to businesses and a variety of dining and entertainment options, the hotel offers guests convenient access to the Eastside Centre and Peoria Civic Center; Downstate Illinois' largest convention facility. The Peoria area offers you "big city" amenities with all the charm and old-fashioned hospitality of a small town, so you're always a short walk or ride from just about any sight, sound, or experience. Peoria is known as the home of Caterpillar Inc. (the world's largest maker of construction and mining equipment) and 111-year old Bradley University."
"We are pleased to introduce Fairfield Inn hotels in the Peoria area," said Shruti Buckley, brand vice president, Fairfield Inn and Fairfield Inn & Suites, Marriott International, Inc. "This hotel offers business and leisure travelers convenient, quality accommodations at an affordable price. We look forward to welcoming guests and providing the friendly service that sets Fairfield Inn apart."
The new Fairfield Inn & Suites public space features an innovative and contemporary design that is both flexible and functional. The open and bright new lobby welcomes guests with a vibrant color palette of greens, blues, and oranges. Thoughtfully designed suite rooms offer separate living, working and sleeping areas and include an additional television, microwave, and mini-fridge. The sleeping area features plush mattresses, downy blankets and crisp linens to create a truly revitalized bedroom experience. The bright, spacious living area provides a well-lit work area, ergonomic chair, and entertainment area with a second television and CD/stereo. Additional in-room amenities include an ergonomic desk chair, hair dryer and two phones with free local calls.
A complimentary deluxe continental breakfast is available each morning in the lobby area. Other hotel amenities include an indoor swimming pool with whirlpool spa, exercise room, valet laundry service, 390 square feet of meeting space, free high-speed wired and wireless Internet throughout the guestrooms and public space, and fax and copy service.
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