by Rani Bernstein
LNW Hospitality recently celebrated the “topping out” of the Courtyard/Residence Inn Jekyll Island, and now are excited to share another milestone with you: debut of model rooms for each brand!
The purpose of model rooms is to make sure that all furniture is the correct size, everything is placed correctly in the rooms, electrical engineering (outlets, light switches, etc.) are placed in good locations, etc. It gives us a chance to make sure that everything is perfect before continue to do the same in every room. (We wouldn’t want to order 200+ couches and realize they don’t fit in the rooms!).
Because this hotel consists of two different brands, and therefore two different room products, we put together one model room for each brand. Photos are below!
Courtyard by Marriott
With 1,200+ properties, Courtyard by Marriott is typically designed for the modern business traveler. Created over 30 years, this brand has continued to evolve in the upscale category. The brand lives by the motto, “Fueled by Passion,” with the goal being to create opportunities for guests to pursue personal and professional passions while traveling. Courtyards aim to provide modern and open lobby spaces to provide guest with the opportunity to work or relax, as well as fitness centers.
Guest Rooms Offer:
Wide, comfortable sleeper sofas
Hospitality cabinets
Optimally placed outlets
Television, in-room refrigerators
Residence Inn by Marriott
With 850+ properties, Residence Inn created and defined the extended stay hotel category. Designed for longer stays, this brand offers spacious suites with separate living, working, and sleeping zones. This brand offers complimentary breakfast, outdoor living spaces with fire pits and grills, as well as lobby space to relax. Additionally, there is on-site laundry.
Guest Rooms Offer:
Zones for working, relaxing, eating, and sleeping
Fully equipped kitchen with full-sized refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher, and coffeemaker
Signature desk, located by windows for natural light
Large bathrooms
Model room photo credits: Stephen Schindel, Development Associate
