Residence Inn by Marriott Opens in Bismarck North Dakota
August 3, 2012 - TMI Hospitality has opened North Dakota's first Residence Inn by Marriott, located at 3421 N. 14th St. in Bismarck.
The 92-room Residence Inn offers guests convenient access to a multitude of restaurants, shops, recreation options and health care facilities. The hotel is minutes from the Kirkwood Mall, the North Dakota State Capitol, Bismarck State College and the University of Mary.
“Bismarck's robust economy brings business and leisure travelers to the community who stay for several days or weeks, and this has created the demand for a lodging option with more amenities,” said Lauris Molbert, CEO of TMI Hospitality. “This is the first of several new hotels we will be opening in North Dakota, as the state continues to support our company's growth and success as well as create the need for more rooms for guests.”
Each suite is suitable for extended-stay guests and caters to business travelers and small families who prefer added comfort. Suites are available in studio, one- or two-bedroom configurations and include a sitting area, business desk with ergonomic chair, high-speed internet and a kitchen. Guests at the Residence Inn also enjoy a broad selection of amenities, including a full breakfast buffet, complimentary evening socials, swimming pool, exercise facility, outdoor patio with fireplace, meeting rooms, business center, on-site laundry and dry cleaning service. The hotel offers daily housekeeping, complimentary grocery shopping services, same-day dry cleaning as well as 520 square feet of meeting space to accommodate small meetings and functions of up to 40 people.
“We are pleased to introduce Residence Inn hotels in North Dakota,” said Brian King, senior vice president, Select Service and Extended Stay Brand Management, Marriott International. “This new hotel was designed to be a home away from home and provides a residential atmosphere and spacious accommodations for guest comfort.”
The hotel will employ approximately 30 full- and part-time staff under the leadership of general manager Michelle Schepp.
“I'm excited to welcome guests to our new Residence Inn,” said Schepp. “Our entire team is committed to impressing our guests each day through providing exceptional service and our attention to detail.”
TMI Hospitality owns and operates two other properties in Bismarck, the Fairfield Inn and Suites North and Fairfield Inn and Suites South, as well as three other hotels in North Dakota.
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