Hotel Sponsors Hospital Charity Blanket Drive in Lexington Park, MD

LEXINGTON PARK, MD--(Marketwired - Dec 19, 2013) - Huddling under a warm blanket in front of a crackling fireplace with hot cocoa in hand is a winter dream come true, but for many children, the holidays are spent in a hospital room with no gifts in sight. This holiday season, the TownePlace Suites Lexington Park Patuxent River Naval Air Station is teaming up with guests and the local community to collect brand-new blankets for kids at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital.

This extended-stay hotel in Lexington Park will be collecting new blankets until December 23^rd, after which they will be donated to children at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital on Christmas Eve.

"The holidays are a special time to celebrate with friends and family," explains General Manager Jennifer Misner. "For many children at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital, however, the holidays don't bring the same joy. By collecting new blankets for donation, we are hoping to bring a smile to the faces of these children."

Guests of this hotel in Lexington Park, MD who want to participate in the blanket drive can head to the San Souci Shopping Center nearby, where the hotel has already purchased No-Sew Fleece Blankets from Jo-Ann Fabric & Craft Stores^®. Visitors can also explore shopping, dining and entertainment at the area's newest shopping center, located across the street from the hotel.

To participate in the charity blanket drive at this Lexington Park hotel, please contact Jennifer Misner at jennifer.misner@marriott.com or by calling 301-863-1111.

About the TownePlace Suites Lexington Park Patuxent River Naval Air Station
Being on the road doesn't have to feel like being away from home. At the TownePlace Suites Lexington Park Patuxent River Naval Air Station, guests enjoy neighborhood-style living and services and amenities that help them stick to their routines. This hotel near Patuxent River Naval Air Station is also convenient to multiple government contractor offices, including Boeing, Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin, and the NAVAIR and NAWCAD headquarters, home of the U.S. Naval Test Pilot School. Each of the 87 suites offers separate living and sleeping areas plus a large desk, complimentary high-speed Internet access, a 32-inch flat-screen TV, luxurious bedding and fully equipped kitchen. Because everyone lives on a different schedule, the hotel offers 24-hour services including a fitness center, market with snacks and beverages and a business center. Families love the indoor pool and outdoor barbecue area with grill and firepit, and there are lots of attractions nearby for tourists of all ages, from historic landmarks and museums to fishing and famous local seafood from the Chesapeake Bay. Shopping, dining and entertainment are also available just across from the hotel.