360 Hotel Group Set to Open the 83-suite TownePlace Suites Bellingham in Washington
Bellingham, Washington - February 16, 2015 - The 83-suite TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Bellingham, Washington is scheduled to open on Tuesday, February 17, 2015. Located at 4050 Northwest Avenue, the TownePlace Suites Bellingham will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by affiliates of 360 Hotel Group of Lynnwood, Washington. The brand new extended-stay hotel connects to the 122-suite SpringHill Suites by Marriott hotel that opened in October 2013.
Located north of downtown and two miles from Bellingham International Airport, the hotel offers guests convenient access to the Fairhaven Historical District, Bellis Fair Mall, Mt. Baker Ski Area and Vancouver, British Columbia. Rates vary depending on length of stay.
"We are pleased to introduce the TownePlace Suites brand to the Bellingham area," said Loren Nalewanski, vice president and global brand manager, TownePlace Suites. "Providing an upscale residential atmosphere, this TownePlace Suites hotel offers an appealing alternative to more standard hotel rooms designed for shorter stays."
The TownePlace Suites Bellingham's friendly "hello" signage welcomes guests to the check-in area. Designed to feel like a community coffeehouse, the warm and inviting lobby includes a variety of seating options designed to meet different needs - whether guests want to work quietly on their own or socialize as a group. The lobby also features a floor-to-ceiling TowneMap® that helps guests settle into the local area by featuring great places to eat, popular night spots, recreation areas, shopping and other services, such as dry cleaners and local car wash outlets.
Guests can enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast every morning in the lobby area, as well as 24-hour On Us® coffee service. For those who want a quick snack, guests can also select food and beverage items from the 24-hour In a Pinch® market.
Ideal for travelers who need accommodations for longer stays, this property offers studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites with fully equipped kitchens that have stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, as well as separate living/working and sleeping areas. Guests can work and relax on their terms in modern suites that feature a fun, yet sophisticated sofa and task chair, a 42" flat panel television, as well as luxurious new bedding. All rooms also feature the Home OfficeTM Suite, designed to provide guests with plenty of storage and flexible space to spread out and make it their own. And guests will especially appreciate The Container Store's elfa closet system and an in-room safe.
Other hotel amenities include a charging station for electric cars, covered parking, complimentary wireless Internet throughout the hotel and on-site business services, including copying, faxing and printing. The TownePlace Suites Bellingham is pet-friendly (fees may apply) and also provides complimentary laundry facilities for guests' convenience. The hotel will share the Chuckanut lobby bar, an indoor pool, exercise room and 1,700 square feet of meeting space with the attached SpringHill Suites property.
About TownePlace Suites by Marriott
TownePlace Suites by Marriott is an all-suite, extended-stay hotel brand in the moderate price range. Ranked highest in the Extended Stay category in the J.D. Power 2013 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index StudySM, TownePlace Suites has also been #1 for mid-price extended stays in Business Travel News' Hotel Chain Survey in 2011, 2012 and 2013. Ideal for travelers who need accommodations for longer stays, TownePlace Suites offer studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites with fully equipped kitchens and separate living/working and sleeping areas. Launched in 1997, the brand currently has more than 200 locations in the United States and Canada. TownePlace Suites participates in the 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 TownePlace Suites Bellingham directly at 360-714-9700, call the TownePlace Suites toll-free number at 800-257-3000, visit www.towneplacesuites.com or become a fan at www.facebook.com/towneplacesuites.
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