McKibbon Hotel Group Nears Opening of 116-suite Residence Inn by Marriott in Fort Myers, Florida

Owned by McKibbon Hotel Group and Managed by McKibbon Hotel Management

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. September 26, 2014

Fort Myers, Florida - September 26, 2014 - The 116-suite Residence Inn by Marriott in Fort Myers, Florida is scheduled to open on Tuesday, October 7, 2014. Located at 10054 Gulf Center Drive, the all-suite Residence Inn Fort Myers at I-75 and Gulf Coast Town Center will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned by McKibbon Hotel Group and managed by McKibbon Hotel Management of Tampa, Florida.

Located four miles from Southwest Florida International Airport and 15 minutes from downtown, the hotel offers its guests convenient access to Florida Gulf Coast University, Miromar Outlets, Fort Myers Beach and JetBlue Park at Fenway South - the spring training stadium of the Boston Red Sox. The hotel is also within walking distance to Gulf Coast Town Center which features numerous restaurants, fantastic shopping and the Regal Gulf Coast Stadium 16 & IMAX Theater. Rates are seaonal.

"We are pleased with the continued growth of Residence Inn hotels in the Fort Myers 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 Residence Inn Fort Myers at I-75 and Gulf Coast Town Center'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. 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 2,088 square feet of meeting space, an outdoor swimming pool, exercise room and Sport Court®.

With more than 650 all-suite properties in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East and Central America, Residence Inn by Marriott is the 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.

About Residence Inn

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 Fort Myers at I-75 and Gulf Coast Town Center directly at 239-332-7001, 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: www.twitter.com/residenceinn.