TownePlace Suites, a division of the Marriott International

Marriott International

Marriott International, Inc. is a worldwide operator and franchisor of a broad portfolio of hotels and related lodging facilities. Founded by J. Willard Marriott, the company is now led by son J.W. Marriott, Jr...

 hotel chain, is an extended-stay hotel chain generally catering to a more mid-priced market than its more upscale sister brand, Residence Inn, also operated by Marriott International.

History

The first location was officially launched in Newport News, Virginia on February 23, 1997. There are 196 TownePlace Suites operating across the United States. In December 2010, TownePlace Suites entered the Canadian market, with the opening of a location in Sudbury, Ontario.

Amenities

Rooms are in all-suite configurations with kitchen, work and sitting areas, and at least one bedroom. Most locations also have business work areas with WiFi access and printers, as well as coin-laundry facilities.

Other generally standard features include an exercise gym

Gym

The word γυμνάσιον was used in Ancient Greece, that mean a locality for both physical and intellectual education of young men...

, pool, a daily breakfast buffet and a convenience-store-like area

Convenience store

A convenience store, corner store, corner shop, commonly called a bodega in Spanish-speaking areas of the United States, is a small store or shop in a built up area that stocks a range of everyday items such as groceries, toiletries, alcoholic and soft drinks, and may also offer money order and...

 dubbed "In a Pinch", mostly selling snack foods and sundries.

Competitors

TownePlace competes with other extended-stay chains such as Mainstay Suites and Candlewood Suites

Candlewood Suites

Candlewood Suites is a brand name applied to hotels within the InterContinental Hotels Group .- History :The Candlewood Suites chain was started in 1995 by Jack Deboer, founder of the Residence Inn and co-founder of the Summerfield Suites chain. The first hotel was built on North Webb Road in...

, which are not operated by Marriott International.