Vermont Business Magazine The 84 room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in Waterbury, VT was recently recognized as OPENING HOTEL OF THE YEAR by Marriott International. The award was 
presented to General Manager, Ashley Carr, at the annual brand awards held in New Orleans, LA. The property, owned and managed by Larkin Hospitality of Burlington, VT, was recognized for their outstanding performance in surpassing all revenue goals and guest satisfaction amongst the 270 Fairfield Inn & Suites opening in 2016. In addition to this honor, General Manager Ashley Carr was selected to speak at the Brand Awards, illustrating the dedication of the Fairfield’s associates to creating a “can do” culture and provide superior customer service.
From the moment they arrive, guests are welcomed by the hotel’s modern, yet natural new design features, including an exterior that is reflective of the ski lodge culture of Vermont with a signature tower, a porte-cochere featuring timber and stone, and an inviting glass entrance that ushers them into the hotel. Once inside, guests experience the hotel’s open public space featuring natural light and views throughout the lobby to connect the indoors with the outdoors. Consistent with the Fairfield brand’s heritage of great service and a warm welcome, guests are greeted by associates who can easily move from behind the angled front desk to interact and answer questions.
The signature “smart” room décor warmly welcomes guests into a comfortable, productive and restful environment. Flexible and functional, the guest room includes a well-designed work area, an ergonomic chair, task lighting and electrical outlets where guests need them. A curved, mobile desk enables guests to create their own work space, while also optimizing their television viewing.
Inspired by nature, the hotel’s thoughtfully designed rooms and suites place the living and working area near the window to allow for more natural light and views. Building on this natural design, the room décor features organic patterns and colors reflective of Vermont’s famous fall foliage, blending wood tones with local artwork, giving the hotel a unique sense of place and a true Vermont experience for the guest. The new design also places the sleeping area toward the middle of the room, helping to give guests a better night’s sleep on plush mattresses, as well as easier access to the bathroom and wardrobe. The bright, spacious living area also offers a comfortable couch, refrigerator, coffeemaker and microwave.
Additional hotel amenities include an indoor with a whirlpool spa, an exercise room, valet laundry service, complimentary Wi-Fi, as well as fax and copy services. The hotel also offers limited covered parking.
Located at 1017 Waterbury Stowe Rd, Waterbury VT, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Waterbury Stowe operates as a Marriott franchise, and offers convenient access to Stowe, Sugarbush, Montpelier, and all that north central Vermont has to offer. For more information, please call 802-241-1600.
About Fairfield Inn & Suites
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott is designed for today’s traveler who is looking to be productive on the road, whether for business or leisure. In addition to complimentary Wi-Fi and hot breakfast, Fairfield Inn & Suites offers thoughtfully designed rooms and suites that provide separate living, working and sleeping areas. With nearly 850 properties around the globe, Fairfield Inn & Suites is proud to participate in the industry’s award-winning loyalty program, Marriott Rewards which includes The Ritz-Carlton Rewards. Members can now link accounts with Starwood Preferred Guest at members.marriott.com for instant elite status matching and unlimited points transfer. For more information or reservations, visit www.fairfieldinn.com, become a fan on Facebook or follow @FairfieldHotels on www.twitter.com/fairfieldhotels.
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