Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) has expanded its portfolio of moderately priced Courtyard by Marriott hotels in Mexico with the opening of its 175-room Courtyard by Marriott Monterrey San Jeronimo under a franchise agreement with Hotelera Valle, S.A. de C.V.
The hotel is situated on Avenida San Jeronimo, close to both the Valle and Galerias business districts, two of the most upscale neighborhoods in Monterrey. This bustling area of the city offers a variety of shopping, dining and is in close proximity to Monterrey’s Convermex Convention Center. The Courtyard by Marriott Monterrey San Jeronimo is conveniently located approximately 18 kilometers from Monterrey International Airport, and is the second Courtyard by Marriott property to open in Monterrey.
The general manager is Manuel Carillo. The hotel is currently offering a special opening rate of $95 USD per night plus tax, including breakfast.
Monterrey is an important business city and is home to a number of international companies such as GE Capital, Caterpillar, Dupont and John Deere.
For dining, the Courtyard by Marriott Monterrey San Jeronimo offers a casual restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. Recreational amenities include an outdoor swimming pool and fitness center.
Marriott introduced its Courtyard brand in 1983. It is aimed at business and leisure travelers who want consistent, high-quality accommodations and services at moderate, affordable prices. Over the years, many Courtyard by Marriott hotels have opened around the world and the brand remains the leading choice in its category.
Marriott International is currently represented by 9 hotels in Mexico, spanning five lodging brands:
311-room JW Marriott Hotel Mexico City
450-room JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa
450-room CasaMagna Marriott Resort Cancun
433-room CasaMagna Marriott Resort Puerto Vallarta
192-room Puebla Marriott Hotel Real
129-room Courtyard by Marriott Monterrery
153-room Courtyard by Marriott Toluca
76-room Residence Inn Baja California Tijuana Real del Mar
104-room Fairfield Inn Monterrey Airport
Future openings include the 152-room Torreon Marriott Hotel (2006), the 189-room Ixtapan Marriott Hotel (2007), the 74-room Courtyard by Marriott Torreon (2006) and the 200-room Courtyard by Marriott Cancun (2007).
