Charlottesville, Virginia – The 124-suite Residence Inn by Marriott in Charlottesville, Virginia is scheduled to open today. Located at 315 West Main Street, the all-suite Residence Inn Charlottesville Downtown will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by VIM, Inc. of Buckhannon, West Virginia.

Located in historic downtown Charlottesville and nine miles from Charlottesville Albermarle Airport, the Residence Inn Charlottesville Downtown offers its guests convenient access to Monticello and the University of Virginia. Rates vary depending on length of stay.

"We are pleased with the continued growth of Residence Inn hotels in the Charlottesville area," said Diane Mayer, vice president and global brand manager, Residence Inn. "When on the road for an extended period, our guests need space to spread out, maintain their life's pace and restore their energy to help them maintain a healthy balance and routine while traveling. This new hotel offers them a seamless blend of modern style and functionality that allows them to settle in and thrive."

Residence Inn properties are designed as all-suite hotels that offer studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites. Guests looking for a revitalizing sleep experience will enjoy the hotel's plush mattresses and crisp linens, while guests focused on being productive will value their suite's large, well-lit work desk, ergonomic chair and complimentary high-speed Internet access. Designed for stays of five nights or more, each suite also has a fully-equipped kitchen with a coffeemaker, microwave oven and residential-sized appliances.

The Residence Inn Charlottesville Downtown's complimentary breakfast has a variety of great options, including specially made featured items. Guests can start their day off right with healthy food choices and, with a convenient to-go offering, can make sure they do not miss the most important meal of the day.

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Nina Herrera-Davila
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