The 267-room hotel is Courtyard’s eighth property in China, boasting ideal location and great value

Easy access to both business hubs and shopping, Courtyard by Marriott Suzhou provides guests with the best of both worlds, allowing them to work and have fun. Nestled in the heart of Suzhou Industrial Park the newly opened hotel delivers on the Courtyard brand promise, offering travelers spacious rooms and excellent value. Owned by Suzhou Industrial Park Hengyu Real Estate Co., Ltd., the hotel operates under a long-term management agreement with Marriott International (NYSE:MAR) and is headed by Tony Sum as general manager and Neon Li as director of sales.

“From MoMo Café to our high-tech meeting rooms, Courtyards in China offer business and leisure guests excellent space and flexibility to optimize their stay,” said Janis Milham, vice president and  global brand manager for Courtyard by Marriott. “This new opening reinforces our steady expansion in the country and validates the popularity and recognition we have gained as a brand that offers affordable style and great value for money.”

Introductory rates at the Courtyard by Marriott Suzhou start from CNY998 per room per night and include deluxe accommodations, daily buffet breakfast, in-room free access to wire or wireless internet, free access to the health center and 1500 bonus points daily that can be redeemed for services or incidental charges at the hotel. The rate is subject to 15% tax and service charge and is based on single occupancy. A supplement of CNY100 per night will be charged for each additional person. This offer is valid until December 9, 2010.

The new hotel is centrally located, offering easy access to the Suzhou International Expo Center, Times Square shopping center, Jinji Lake and scenic downtown that is known for its stone bridges, pagodas and gardens. Other nearby attractions include: Lingering Garden, Lion Grove Garden, the Canglang Pavilion and Suzhou silk museum.

The calming colors and contemporary design of the large guestrooms make them feel warm and stylish. Featuring amenities that provide both comfort and efficiency the room layouts allow the space to be multi-functional. Deluxe bedding, 42-inch LCD panel TVs, iHome docking stations and satellite channels ensure that guests are able to enjoy down time and unwind while well-lit work areas, high speed internet, laptop size safes and the latest in-room technology tools help to increase productivity.

Guests looking for a treat should visit the hotel’s 27th floor where they’ll discover the highest indoor pool and gym in the city. The fully equipped health club provides inspiration while working out to the exceptional view of the surrounding city.

MoMo Café is the social center of the hotel, offering something to satisfy everyone’s cravings.  Fresh local ingredients blended with the chef’s creativity makes the quality food a delight for both locals and foreign diners.  The open kitchen and wood-fire oven produce delightful aromas that create a warm home-like ambiance.  MoMo 2 Go opens daily from 7am to 10pm, providing “on the run” guests with a “grab and go” kiosk filled with sandwiches, pastries and a wide variety of beverages.

Located on the 25th floor, the executive lounge offers personalized check-in and check-out services as well as complimentary breakfast, international newspapers, laundry service, complimentary use of meeting rooms, evening cocktails and snacks.

High ceilings, experienced staff and state-of-the-art conference facilities make events at the Courtyard by Marriott Suzhou stylish and stress-free. Offering a total of 717 square meters of function space including seven individual meeting rooms, the 450 square meter grand ballroom can accommodate up to 350 people in theater style. A 45 square meter board room filled with natural light makes the venue ideal for local businesses gatherings.

Courtyard by Marriott’s portfolio in China currently consists of eight hotels totaling 2,474 rooms. All Courtyard hotels in China, along with more than 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.