GRAND FORKS, Minn.
A 67-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott in East Grand Forks, Minn., is slated to open next week.
The property will operated as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by R T Innes Companies, LLC. This is the first Fairfield Inn & Suites in the area to feature the brand's new design and décor, which aims to enhance the guest experience through flexible features, and a warm and welcoming environment.
Located just minutes from downtown and eight miles from Grand Forks International Airport, the Fairfield Inn & Suites East Grand Forks offers guests convenient access to the University of North Dakota, Ralph Engelstad Arena and Red River State Recreation Area.
The lobby area features a color palette of greens, blues and oranges and gives guests ample connectivity options, as well as a "connect and print" area that offers both standing and seated Internet stations. Guests can also unwind in the lobby's living area, whose focal points include a natural stone hearth.
The breakfast area's signature farm table provides a central gathering place where guests can enjoy complimentary hot breakfast, choosing from oatmeal, scrambled eggs, sausage, make-your-own waffles and other healthy items, such as fruit, yogurt, and whole grain cereals and breads.
The signature "smart" room décor welcomes guests with 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 rooms and suites place the living and working area near the window to allow for more natural light and views, and feature organic patterns and fresh colors.
Additional hotel amenities include an indoor swimming pool, an exercise room, valet laundry service, complimentary Wi-Fi, as well as fax and copy services. The hotel also offers 1,900 square feet of space to accommodate functions of up to 40 people.
