Middletown Fairfield Hotel Honored by Marriott Chairman David Marriott

Retreat Hotels & Resorts (“Retreat”) announced that the Fairfield Inn & Suites in Middletown, DE, owned by a partnership between Retreat, the Axia Hotel Group, and LNWA, received the “Best Project” award from Marriott International. Retreat received the award from the Chairman of Marriott, David S. Marriott, and other senior leaders at the Marriott hotel owners’ conference in Orlando, FL. The Best Project Award recognizes the top project completed by each Marriott Select Brand, based on design, cooperation, participation, and process.

From Left to Right: Leeny Oberg, Marriott Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Development; Liam Brown, Marriott Group President, US & Canada; JJ Singh, Retreat Hotels & Resorts President; Stephen Schindel, Retreat Hotels & Resorts Director of Development & Operations; David S. Marriott, Marriott Chairman of the Board; Ty Breland, Marriott Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer; Karen Finberg, Marriott Chief Franchise Officer

The Fairfield brand is Marriott’s second-largest brand, and warmly welcomes guests with friendly service and comfortable spaces—offering them the flexibility to work, rest and maintain their balance while on the road. Signature amenities include complimentary hot breakfast and coffee and lobby market available 24/7. With a heritage from the Marriott family farm, Fairfield delivers the quality and reliability you expect – backed by the Fairfield Guaranty.

  Opened in 2022, the 90-key Fairfield in Middletown includes all signature amenities, while also featuring an indoor pool, large fitness center, and unique outdoor patio that includes seating for dining and a firepit, surrounded by attractive landscaping to create a serene and inviting experience. The hotel is the only Marriott hotel within a 15-mile radius and sits in close proximity to the 301 bypass and Route 1. Guests are able to enjoy numerous amenities surrounding the hotel, with Texas Roadhouse, Metro Diner, Red Robin, Walmart, and the Westown Movie Theatre a short walk away.

  “We are honored to receive this award from Marriott International,” said JJ Singh, president of Retreat Hotels & Resorts. “The award is a testament to the hard work of our team, and an embodiment one of our company’s core values: Excellence in Execution.”

  “Marriott awards the ‘Best Project’ award to truly deserving projects that meet the high standard set by Marriott International. I congratulate the teams at Retreat and Axia on this achievement. Having happily stayed at this hotel multiple times, I can attest that the Fairfield in Middletown is a wonderful property,” said Cameron Read, Marriott Chief Financial Officer, U.S. & Canada.

LNW Hospitality and Axia bring a Fairfield to Middletown!

by: JJ Singh

Fairfield by Marriott coming to Middletown, 2021

As reported by WDEL, LNW Hospitality and Axia Hotel Group announced a collaboration to bring the first Marriott hotel to Middletown, DE.  The joint venture signed a franchise agreement with Marriott and is expected to break ground on a new Fairfield by Marriott in 2020, with an opening scheduled in 2021. 

The development team has had a long-term presence in Delaware and in hospitality.  LNW Hospitality develops, owns, and manages hotel assets on the east coast, with three Marriott brands in its portfolio.  Its parent company, Leon N. Weiner & Associates, Inc. (LNWA), has been in Delaware for more than 70 years, with over 35 years in Middletown itself, through its ownership of Middletown Trace Apartments and Fairfield Commons Apartments.  “We see tremendous opportunity in Middletown,” said Kevin Kelly, Chairman of LNWA.  “The town is thriving, Fairfield by Marriott is a great brand, and our partner, Axia, has a strong track record in town as well.”

Axia Hotel Group has been in the hotel business in Delaware since the 1960s and has developed eight hotels in that time.  In 2006, Axia brought the first branded hotel to Middletown, with the development of its Hampton Inn & Suites on Sandhill Drive, which was recently renovated.  “Our Hampton has performed well, and we see an opportunity to grow our presence,” said Axia President Tom Kramedas.  “We’ve got a great site, partner in LNW Hospitality, and brand in Fairfield by Marriott.” 

Middletown, an historic town established in 1861, is a thriving community.  In the last 20 years, the population has more than tripled, while multinational corporations have built large presences in town.   The hotel site sits close to the entrance into Middletown from the newly constructed mainline U.S. Route 301, surrounded by numerous dining and entertainment amenities.  At the intersection of Warwick Road and Merrimac Avenue, the hotel will be visible to all cars that pass through town.  “Middletown has had a successful track record of attracting employers,” said Mayor Kenneth Branner, Jr.  “I’m pleased that LNW Hospitality and Axia Hotel Group wish to bring a Marriott property to town.  The two companies have been good corporate citizens and I look forward to our continued work together.”

Fairfield by Marriott is the second largest brand in Marriott’s portfolio, with over 1,000 properties and more than 400 more, worldwide, in its pipeline.  Fairfield welcomes guests with its friendly service and comfortable spaces, offering flexibility to work, rest, and maintain balance on the road.  Amenities include a complementary hot breakfast and coffee, as well as a fitness center and lobby market.