USA, Bethesda, Maryland. September 17, 2018

Get ready to be real and be you on long stays. Marriott International's TownePlace Suites by Marriott Knoxville Oak Ridge is scheduled to open for business this Thursday, September 20, 2018. On average, a TownePlace Suites opens every six days. Built for travelers looking for a simple and friendly place where they can settle-in, keep their routine, and easily connect to the Oak Ridge area. The new hotel located at 300 South Rutgers Avenue, will operate as a Marriott franchise managed by M. Gibson Hotels of Knoxville, Tennessee.

"We are excited to introduce the TownePlace Suites brand to the Oak Ridge area," said Diane Mayer, vice president and global brand manager, TownePlace Suites. "At TownePlace Suites, we get it. We want to go above and beyond to do everything we can to make our guests feel comfortable. We encourage our guests to be real, and help them to do so by providing a seamless residential atmosphere with a friendly staff who genuinely care about our guests. That is what our brand is all about, and this property is a great example of that."

All service team members are thoroughly trained on local knowledge and look forward to connecting guests to the local area. Our floor-to-ceiling TowneMap® also helps guests instantly acclimate themselves to Oak Ridge by featuring great places to eat, play and live (explore). The TownePlace Suites Knoxville Oak Ridge offers guests convenient access to the American Museum of Science & Energy, Windrock Park, the University of Tennessee and Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Ideal for travelers who need accommodations for longer stays, this new property offers studio and one-bedroom suites with fully equipped kitchens, as well as separate living/working and sleeping areas. Guests can work and relax on their own terms in modern suites that feature full kitchens with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, adjustable work spaces with built-in shelves and lighting, a large flat screen television, as well as luxurious new bedding. Most rooms also feature the Home Office™ Suite, designed to provide guests with plenty of storage and flexible space to spread out and make it their own.

The TownePlace Suites Knoxville Oak Ridge allows guests to maintain a healthy lifestyle with an array of food options. While on property guests can create their own complimentary hot breakfast every morning in the lobby area, and can fire up their stay by grilling up dinner on our outdoor Weber grills. The 24-hour In a Pinch® market and On Us® coffee service offer guests the chance to get their snack and caffeine on whenever they feel the need.

TownePlace Suites helps its guests stay organized on the road with the help of our partners the Container Store. While staying at the hotel, travelers can unpack their suitcase in a custom elfa® closet. From drawers to shelves to smart hanging space, you'll find everything you need to make you feel right at home. Other hotel amenities include an outdoor swimming pool, an exercise room open 24 hours per day, 3,100 square feet of meeting space, laundry facilities, complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and on-site business services, including copying, faxing and printing. As a brand TownePlace Suites recognizes that your family may include more than just humans, that is why the TownePlace Suites Knoxville Oak Ridge is pet-friendly (fees may apply).