WASHINGTON -- Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR - News) today introduced free high-speed internet access at more than 400 Fairfield Inn hotels in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Fairfield Inn is a moderately priced hotel brand primarily serving value-driven business travelers and leisure guests. In addition to free high-speed internet access, Fairfield Inn also offers free local calls and complimentary continental breakfast.

"When business travelers decide where to stay, the decision often comes down to high-speed internet access, and providing that service free at all our hotels means more guests will choose Fairfield Inn. It's another example of Fairfield Inn delivering value as well as friendly service to its guests," said Liam Brown, senior vice president, Fairfield Inn by Marriott.

Customers can also take advantage of free high-speed internet access at more than 1,300 Courtyard, Residence Inn, TownePlace Suites and SpringHill Suites hotels.

Marriott leads the hotel industry in offering high-speed internet access at more than 2,200 properties worldwide. The company expects to complete installation at all of its U.S. hotels by the end of 2004.

At its full-service hotels, the company offers "Wired for Business" at more than 220 Marriott and Renaissance properties. "Wired for Business" combines in-room high-speed internet access and unlimited local and long- distance phone calls within the U.S. for $9.95 per day. The service is designed to meet the needs of guests who want to stay connected to work and home by offering them a bundle of communications services for one low price.

MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE: MAR - News) is a leading lodging company with nearly 2,800 lodging properties in the United States and 69 other countries and territories. Marriott International operates and franchises hotels under the Marriott, JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Renaissance, Residence Inn, Courtyard, TownePlace Suites, Fairfield Inn, SpringHill Suites, Ramada International and Bulgari brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott Vacation Club International, Horizons, The Ritz-Carlton Club and Marriott Grand Residence Club brands; operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate housing through its Marriott ExecuStay division; and operates conference centers. The company is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and has approximately 128,000 employees. In fiscal year 2003, Marriott International reported sales from continuing operations of $9 billion. For more information or reservations, please visit our web site at marriott.com.