NOW OPEN: SilverBirch Hotels & Resorts' New TownePlace Suites(R) by Marriott Mississauga - Airport Corporate Centre

New Extended Stay Hotel Offers 'Real Living' With Fresh and Modern Amenities


MISSISSAUGA, ON--(Marketwire - Aug 9, 2012) -

  • All-suite hotel underwent $17 million dollar transformation
  • Features fully equipped kitchens, adjustable work spaces, 42" flat screen TV and luxurious bedding
  • Pool and Fitness Centre
  • Complimentary daily breakfast and free WiFi
  • Located close to Toronto Pearson International and Mississauga Business Park, with complimentary parking and free direct Airport Hotel shuttle

After an impressive $17 million transformation, TownePlace Suites® Mississauga - Airport Corporate Centre is pleased to announce their official opening to the public. A floor-to-ceiling renovation, modern Mississauga hotel suites, fully equipped kitchens, free breakfast and a pool are just a few of the fresh and modern features that customers have to look forward to. Convenient proximity to Pearson International Airport and Mississauga's booming Business Park makes this latest Marriott addition the ideal location for guests in the Greater Toronto Area to enjoy comfortable, extended stays.

"We are thrilled to be open for business and able to show business or leisure travellers that TownePlace Suites® by Marriott is an extended stay hotel brand designed with the guest in mind," said Steve Giblin, President and CEO of SilverBirch Hotels & Resorts which owns and manages the TownePlace Suites® Mississauga. "We have aimed to create an environment that reflects a feeling of simple, fresh, friendly, real and local. Those are our pillars, and we are serious about delivering that message consistently, across the brand."

Formerly the Sandalwood Suites Hotel Toronto Airport, this 173-room all-suite hotel has been entirely redesigned to offer great value and comfortable ambience for a wide range of customers. TownePlace Suites® Mississauga boasts thoughtful features, including an In a Pinch® Express Market for all those last minute needs.

Demand for Extended-Stay Hotels
Toronto's overall tourism numbers continue to rise, with 9 million hotel rooms sold in 2011 alonei, and a strong consumer desire for improved and expanded hotel options. Moreover, according to a recent survey by PKF Data, the Toronto Airport Area led Central Canada in overall occupancy performance in Q1 2012ii

Whether traveling for work commitments, conferences, sporting events or with family for vacation, customers are seeking hotel experiences that feel more like home. With this new extended-stay hotel in Mississauga, SilverBirch Hotels & Resorts offers spacious and stylish suites including separate living and sleeping areas with features such as the new HomeOffice®, an adjustable work space designed to provide guests with plenty of storage and flexible space to spread out and make it their own. Moreover, guests will find fully equipped contemporary in-suite kitchens, a 42" flat screen TV, luxurious bedding and free WiFi and high-speed internet in all suites. Other thoughtful amenities include eco-friendly Housekeeping that can be tailored each day of the week for a full-clean or a refresh to accommodate guests' schedules.

The hotel near YYZ Airport also offers two meeting rooms for up to 10 people each and a beautiful interior courtyard for social gatherings. Complimentary parking and a free direct airport hotel shuttle makes the TownePlace Suites® Mississauga - Airport Corporate Centre the perfect location for business travellers, out-of-town weddings, family reunions and athletic teams. TownePlace Suites® Mississauga - Airport Corporate Centre also offers lower rates for longer length stays.

Local Flavour
TownePlace also knows that the most satisfied guests are those that are able to make a connection within the local community. Immediately upon entering the lobby, guests are met with the TowneMap®, featuring recommendations and directions to the best local addresses to eat, play and visit. From quirky near-by tourist attractions to the best pub to watch a baseball game, guests have the best of the area at their fingertips.

The hotel near Toronto Airport is conveniently located close to Highway 401 and Highway 427 and is near the GTA's most popular destinations, including Canada's Wonderland, the thriving Mississauga Business Park, and Pearson International Airport.

For inquiries about the special pre-opening Group Rate for 10 or more guests please call Vijay Pahuja at 905.238.9600 or email VPahuja@SilverBirchHotels.com. For individual reservations, please call 1-800-960-2314 (toll free) or visit http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yyzts-towneplace-suites-mississauga-airport-corporate-centre/.

About SilverBirch
SilverBirch Hotels & Resorts is one of Canada's leading hotel management companies and manages over 20 hotels and resorts across Canada. The company manages independent hotels and hotels operating under major franchise brands, such as Marriott, Radisson, Hilton, Quality, Best Western and Ramada. www.silverbirchhotels.com

i Byers, Jim. Toronto Star. Toronto's record tourism numbers: increased luxury trips, more from India, China. http://thestar.blogs.com/travel/2012/01/torontos-record-tourism-numbers-increased-luxury-trips-more-from-india-china.html. Accessed July 25, 2012.

ii "Trends in the Hotel Industry National Market Report" - First Quarter Results For 2012 - Source: PKF Consulting Inc. with reproduction and use of information subject to PKF Disclaimer and Restrictions as detailed at www.pkfcanada.com/

Contact Information:

For more information, please contact:

Laura Tulley
NATIONAL Public Relations
416.848.1386


Stacey Morton
SilverBirch Hotels & Resorts
604.646.8787

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