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FACT SHEETBrand Profile:Residence Inn is a pioneer in the extended-stay hotel segment, being the firstto serve the needs of business travelers seeking apartment-styleaccommodations for longer stays. Opening its doors to guests in 1975, thebrand quickly assumed a leadership role, spearheading design and servicestandards for this lodging tier. Marriott International purchased the96-property Residence Inn Corporation in 1987 and has since developedResidence Inn by Marriott into the largest extended-stay hotel brand in theUnited States.Residence Inn’s mission is to help business travelers thrive on long stays.Combining upscale style and functionality, suites are spacious, allowingtravelers the ability to work and relax, maintaining balance while on theroad. Featuring full kitchens and separate living and sleeping areas in everyroom, Residence Inn offer guests flexibility and options that fit their routine.The associates’ personalized service and attention to detail help guests feelwelcomed and appreciated. Connectivity to home and office, health andfitness options, comfortable public areas to socialize or relax make ResidenceInn the ideal choice for both business and leisure guests.Residence Inn is currently located in various international destinations,including Bahrain, Munich, Edinburgh, and Costa Rica; and is underdevelopment in Jizan and Algiers. Kitchen size and various services may differby location.Locations:Average Rates 1 :Hotel Features:More than 620 all-suite properties in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Bahrain andCosta Rica$120-160 (rates vary based on length of stay and additional factors)Get Lower Rates for Long Stays• The longer you stay, the less you’ll pay per night at Residence InnStretch Out and Unwind• Relax in spacious suites that are larger than traditional hotel rooms,including studio, one- and two-bedroom suites• Catch up on your reading in comfortable lobbies and outdoor spaces• Mix and mingle at complimentary evening barbecues and social hours• Hit the treadmill, elliptical machines or weights in on-site fitness centers• Go a few laps in the pool or relax in heated whirlpools• Find a pickup game of basketball, tennis or volleyball on all-purposesports courts1Average rate range defined as middle 50% (between 25 th and 75 th percentile of brand’s NALO system-comp rates (updated through Dec. 2008 withSTARVIEW data).

Work Smart• Take advantage of business services including fax, copy and print services• Stay connected with FREE WiFi• Get the job done with your own in−room work space and free high-speedinternet access• Many hotels offer meeting room spaceSleep Tight• Retire to the privacy and comfort of separate living, working, eating andsleeping areas• Sink into luxury bedding including plush mattresses, crisp linens, customcomforters and piles of pillowsEat Right• Start every day off right at Residence Inn by Marriott with acomplimentary daily hot breakfast• Whip up your favorite meals in your own full-sized, fully-equipped kitchenincluding cooking utensils, flatware and china as well as a full-sizerefrigerator, coffee maker, microwave, dishwasher and cooktop (ovensalso available in select locations)• Enjoy the convenience of free grocery delivery• Get a few necessities at The Market, a 24/7 self-serve food and beveragepantryMarriott Rewards:Reservations:Marriott Rewards, Marriott International’s award-winning guest loyaltyprogram, is free to join. Points can be earned at over 3,100 hotels in 67countries. Members can also choose to earn miles with 31 different airlinepartners. Marriott Rewards has no black out dates and points can beredeemed for free hotel stays, airline miles, rental cars, cruises, merchandiseand much more. For more information, visit www.MarriottRewards.com.(800) 331-3131; residenceinn.com; marriott.com;Key BrandExecutive:Contact:Diane Mayer, Vice PresidentBrand Management, Residence Inn(301) 380-8056Nina Herrera-DavilaMarriott International(301) 380-2691Nina.herrera-davila@marriott.comLast updated: January 23, 2012