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Austin, TX—The two-in-one concept officially entered the meeting hotel industry in September when Austin, Texas became the home of one hotel with two name brands: The Courtyard and Residence Inn by Marriott. At a grand opening event, J. W. Marriott, Jr., chairman and CEO of Marriott International, Inc. and Mayor Will Wynn of Austin, joined  Roger Radtke, general manager of the new facility, local officials and over 300 invited guests for the grand opening of this new hotel concept: “Two Unique Brands, One Extraordinary Hotel.”

“With its unparalleled location, stylish accommodations and dedicated staff, we’re confident that the Courtyard and Residence Inn by Marriott will quickly become one of the city’s premier hotel,” said J. W. Marriott, Jr. “It is a great addition to the Marriott portfolio and we’re delighted to be growing our presence in Austin”

The 449-room hotel (270-room Courtyard and 179-suite Residence Inn) is adjacent to and within walking distance of the Austin Convention Center, an impressive 881,400-square foot facility, featuring five Exhibit Halls, 246,097 square feet of column-free space, 54 meeting rooms  and two ballrooms. The hotel is also nearby the Austin Museum of Art, and the Texas State Capital, as well as  historic Sixth Street, with more than 80 restaurants and nightclubs and the heart of the music and cultural scene that has made Austin famous. “This beautiful hotel is a key component in the thriving neighborhood that contributes significantly to the economic and cultural vitality of the city,” remarked Mayor Will Wynn.

The two-in-one hotel features Marriott’s stylish, new design and plush bedding.  For the business traveler, spacious guest rooms feature state-of-the-art technology and services, including: complimentary wired and wireless high-speed internet access; large desks with ample workspace, an ergonomic desk chair, no-glare lighting, in-room coffee and tea service, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, a complimentary copy of USA Today and a 24-hour business center. The new hotel also features a 4,400-square-foot Champions Restaurant and Sports Bar, Austin’s first outdoor electronic Ticker Tape, which wraps around the outside of the building as well as seven meeting rooms and a board room totaling 6,600 square feet of meeting space a Grand Ballroom with views of downtown Austin and the Roof Top Terrace.