Marriott Opens 10th Hotel in France
The Courtyard by Marriott - Adjacent to Toulouse-Blagnac International Airport
MAY 11, 2009 - Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) announced the opening of the 187-room Courtyard by Marriott Hotel Toulouse Airport Hotel, the company's tenth hotel in France. The property is opposite the Aeronautic Park, approximately 4 kilometers from Toulouse-Blagnac International Airport and a short distance from the home of Airbus Industries in Aeronautic Park.
The Courtyard will attract business travelers visiting the city of Toulouse, a major industrial and R&D center, specializing in aeronautical engineering, biotechnology and information technology in the south of France.
'This hotel is designed for European business travelers who want all the conveniences of an upscale hotel but with a casual, open design where they can be totally at ease,' says Brian King, vice president and global brand manager of Courtyard by Marriott. 'By offering a refreshing service and cozy atmosphere our guests will have a new experience in the south of France.'
Guest rooms at the Courtyard by Marriott Toulouse Airport are fully equipped with Marriott's new, highly-acclaimed, plush bedding and bath linens, wireless Internet access, a well-lighted, over-sized work desk and ergonomic chair for comfort, an in-room safe and refrigerator, a coffee and tea maker and an iron and ironing board. Opening rates start at EUR129.
For dining and entertainment, Ol'eo Pazzo, a casual Mediterranean bistro, is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with outdoor patio seating, a buffet bar and a lobby lounge and bar. Additional amenities include a business center/Internet corner in the lobby and wireless Internet throughout the hotel. A Grab & Go kiosk provides snacks and sundries for those in a hurry. And the fitness center offers travelers a way to maintain their wellness regime. For small conferences and social events, the hotel has two meeting rooms with a total of 883 square feet of total meeting space.
The hotel is also just a 15-minute drive from the historic city center of Toulouse and its main attractions -the famous Place du Capitole, the Opera and museums such as Les Abbatoirs, a modern and contemporary art museum, Les Augustins Museum of Fine Art, and the Mus'ee Paul Dupuy for graphic and decorative art.
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