Save on Summer in the Nation's Capital With Courtyard by Marriott

ALEXANDRIA, VA--(Marketwire - Jul 17, 2012) - Looking to mix a little education in with your summer fun? There's no destination where history and fun come together like the metropolitan Washington, DC area. It's why the Courtyard by Marriott Pentagon South is inviting guests to take a refreshing break and cool off with some very special offers this summer, just 10 minutes south of the District of Columbia. 

Among the hotels in Alexandria, VA, only the Courtyard Alexandria Pentagon South offers a Director of Fun Events, who oversees all kids' activities at the hotel, including coloring, scavenger hunts and board games.

The Courtyard Alexandria's "Parking and Breakfast Package" includes just that: complimentary breakfast and parking at the hotel, to make a weekend getaway both easy and affordable -- and leaving more money for souvenirs! Guests can enjoy the hotel's stylish Bistro for breakfast, then head into town to see the museums and monuments, all starting at just $109/night*. Guests should be sure that promotional code PSF appears in the Corporate/Promotional code box when making an online reservation, or to call 1-800-228-9290 in the US and ask for promotional code PSF.

The hotel also offers last minute weekend packages, with rates starting as low as $89 per night http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/wasps-courtyard-alexandria-pentagon-south/.

These are just some of the popular deals the hotel deals Alexandria, VA's Courtyard has to offer for the sizzling days of summer. To see more or book a stay, guests are invited to visit http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-deals/wasps-courtyard-alexandria-pentagon-south/.

The Courtyard Pentagon South also helps you save by offering FREE internet access to all guests. The large swimming pool is a great place to cool off on these hot days, and a wonderful outlet for kids to burn up some energy. (For hours of operation, please see website.)

The hotel is also situated close to lots of family fun. Shirlington Village (http://villageatshirlington.com/), home to a number of vibrant restaurants, stores, and a movie theater, is less than a five minute drive away. Old Town Alexandria, which is located on the Potomac River, is a 10-minute drive away. Old Town is a family favorite, full of Alexandria, VA restaurants, ice cream stores, retail stores and a number of historic sites. Old Town is also a departing point for a number of riverboat companies offering cruises along the Potomac River into DC or across the river to the National Harbor in nearby Maryland.

*Valid Thursday - Sunday through 9/30/12. 

Limited number of rooms are available for these promotions. Tax is additional. Offer does not apply to groups of 10 or more rooms. Offers cannot be combined with any other promotions. Blackout dates may apply. Advance reservations required. Other restrictions apply. Rates are per room, per night and based on availability at the time of reservations.

About the Courtyard Alexandria Pentagon South

Guests are invited to experience one of the finest Alexandria, VA, hotels in the Washington, DC area at Courtyard Alexandria Pentagon South, located in close proximity to the Pentagon, new BRAC/DOD government office, White House, United States Capitol building and all the famous monuments and museums. This conveniently located property features 196 well-appointed guest rooms and 7 spacious suites on 11 floors, plus five meeting rooms for a total of 2,125 square feet of meeting space -- making this hotel a popular choice among wedding venues in Alexandria and Washington, DC.