Springhill Suites New Orleans Presents Design and Style with New Hotel Renovation

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SPRINGHILL SUITES NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA PRESENTS DESIGN AND STYLE WITH NEW HOTEL RENOVATION 

New Orleans, Louisiana - January 10, 2012 - SpringHill Suites New Orleans Downtown has undergone a major renovation of its 208 suites and lobby, combining a fresh new look with smart design and style. Located at 301 St. Joseph Street, the New Orleans SpringHill Suites is located in downtown and 14 miles from the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).  

"We're delighted that the New Orleans Downtown SpringHill Suites has undergone this exciting renovation," said Callette Nielsen, vice president and global brand manager, SpringHill Suites.  "The new design promises to enhance the experience for travelers on the road, offering a seamless blend of spacious style with function at an affordable price."

The hotel offers guests convenient access to the French Quarter, Bourbon Street, Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans Convention Center, Harrah's Casino, WWII Museum and Cruise Terminal. Rates begin at $89 per night.

New Orleans Downtown SpringHill Suites is ideal for business and leisure travelers who look for style and inspiration in their stay.  From furniture to lighting, the new décor is carefully selected to offer a calm and refreshing alternative for travelers.  Bright colors, natural light and smart design embrace guests as they step into the new suites. Separate living, working and sleeping spaces assure guests have flexibility and ease. The perfect place to sink into a good night's sleep, the hotel now offers luxurious bedding alongside an iPod docking station in every suite. A comfortable pullout sofa bed and lounge chair with ottoman offers additional space for relaxation or extra family members.

Business travelers can take advantage of a large, well-lit desk with ergonomic chair, two phone lines and voice mail.  Free Wi-Fi in the hotel's lobby and high-speed internet access in every suite allow guests to remain connected at all times.

The bright and inviting new lobby makes a great venue for conducting casual meetings or simply to socialize. The hotel offers business services, same-day dry cleaning, guest laundry facilities, an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center and express checkout. The Market offers convenient 24/7 access to food and beverages.

Daily complimentary hot breakfast is SpringHill Suites' way of making sure guests have a good start to their day. The hotel features has 3,700 square feet of meeting space to accommodate meetings and functions of up to 100 people.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott is an all-suite brand that offers spacious and affordable design, appealing to both business and leisure travelers.  Launched in November 1998, the brand currently has more than 280 locations in the United States and Canada.  SpringHill Suites along with over 3,100 Marriott-affiliated hotels worldwide, participate in Marriott Rewards, the guest reward program that allows its over 30 million members to earn points or airline miles for each dollar spent during each stay.

For more information or reservations, call the New Orleans Downtown SpringHill Suites hotel directly at (504) 522-3100, call the SpringHill Suites toll-free number at 888-287-9400, contact a travel agent or visit the web site at http://www.springhillsuites.com/.

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