Development Duo Open Residence Inn/Courtyard by Marriott Resort On Georgia’s Jekyll Island
Jekyll Island, GA, June 3, 2021 – LNW Hospitality and New Castle Hotels & Resorts, the team that developed the successful Westin Jekyll Island and Hampton Inn & Suites Jekyll Island, today opened the 209-room oceanfront Residence Inn/Courtyard by Marriott at 178 S. Beachview Dr. on Georgia’s famed Jekyll Island.
The new hotel features 120 Residence Inn by Marriott rooms, as well as 89 Courtyard by Marriott rooms, on Jekyll’s picturesque beachfront. The two Marriott brands, combined on one property, will provide guests with options to meet any need: business, leisure or a little of both.
The hotel is the newest addition to Jekyll Island and features the destination’s largest heated, fresh-water, oceanfront pool, including a hot tub and splash pad. Unique to this dual-brand is an all-day, in-door, out-door restaurant and bar, Shore, which accommodates up to 200 people seated indoors, outdoors, and poolside. Two fire pits, a Bistro offering coffee and grab and go meals and snacks, a fitness center, and 2,600 square feet of event space round out the resort’s amenities.
“We’ve carefully designed this getaway to provide guests with an experience that is unforgettable,” said JJ Singh, Director of LNW Hospitality. “LNW Hospitality has a long and successful track record on Jekyll Island. With dramatic oceanfront views, world class amenities, and several dining options, we’ve created a destination to serve all of our travelers’ needs. We appreciate the efforts of our entire team to bring this project to life.”
“It was clear from the beginning that Courtyard and Residence Inn were the ideal brands for this destination,” said Julian Buffam, partner, New Castle Hotels & Resorts. “We appreciate that the brands’ designers were so flexible and worked closely with us to tweak standards and incorporate enhancements that make sense for them, and the market. Guests will immediately see that this property is so much more than a typical upscale business/leisure hotel and I think other developers will look to this project as they conceive future resorts.”
The Courtyard by Marriott Jekyll Island guest room offers hybrid zones for working, sleeping, relaxing, and getting ready. The new room design is intuitive and thoughtful, offering flexible yet comfortable spaces that enable technology. Upon arrival, guests can store bags on the “Luggage Drop” and plug personal devices into the “Tech Drop” ledge for seamless technology integration.
The Residence Inn Jekyll Island offers studio and one-bedroom
suites. Designed for stays of five nights or more, each suite also has a fully equipped kitchen with a coffeemaker, microwave oven and residential-sized appliances. Guests looking for a revitalizing sleep experience will enjoy the hotel’s plush mattresses and crisp linens, while guests focused on being productive will value their suite’s large, well-lit work desk, ergonomic chair and complimentary high-speed Internet access.
A barrier island off the coast of Georgia, Jekyll Island became a tourist destination for the richest families in America in the late 1800s. Over the past 10 years, more than $350 million in public and private investment has been made on the island. Today, Jekyll Island is home to 12 hotels, a world-class ocean-front convention center, and numerous amenities to support tourism on the island. Money Magazine ranked Jekyll Island the top place to go for vacation in 2019.
The Residence Inn/Courtyard by Marriott Jekyll Island is located at 178 S. Beachview Dr., Jekyll Island, GA 31527. For reservations or additional information, please call 912-635-2764.
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About LNW Hospitality
Turning striking visions into reality, LNW Hospitality began in 1985 by redeveloping the historic Jekyll Island Club and transforming it into an elegant resort. Since then, LNW Hospitality has developed, owned, and operated stunning hotel assets and resort communities. LNW Hospitality is a division of the award-winning Leon N. Weiner & Associates, Inc. (LNWA) a full-service commercial real estate developer based in Wilmington, DE. LNWA was founded by Leon N. Weiner (1920-2002), a pioneer in multi-family and residential development, named the "conscience of the housing industry in America" by the National Association of Homebuilders. Today, LNWA owns more than 70 commercial properties, across different asset classes, and has been named a top workplace in Delaware for nine consecutive years. For more information, please visit: www.lnwhospitality.com
About New Castle Hotels & Resorts
New Castle Hotels & Resorts (“NCH”) is a fully integrated, industry-recognized hospitality investment, development and management company that has built its reputation executing complex operational turnarounds, new-build developments and conversion strategies, including historic redevelopments. NCH consistently ranks among the top 100 US hotel management and development companies in industry trade publications and is routinely recognized as a top employer in Canada. With preferred status, the company works in close partnership with many of the industry’s leading brands. For more information, please visit: www.newcastlehotels.com
About Residence Inn by Marriott
Residence Inn by Marriott is the global leader in the longer stays lodging segment with more than 870 properties in over 15 countries and territories. Guests have the freedom to travel the way they live with Residence Inn’s spacious suites featuring distinct living, working, and sleeping spaces. Travelers can maximize their time and thrive while on the road with fully equipped kitchens in each suite, grocery delivery service, 24/7 grab-and-go markets and complimentary breakfast. The warm and inviting public spaces feature modern residential design allowing guests to feel right at home, paired with the added amenities of upscale hotel living. Residence Inn is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and unparalleled benefits including free nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit MarriottBonvoy.com. For more information or reservations, visit residenceinn.marriott.com.
About Courtyard by Marriott
Courtyard by Marriott is the hotel brand of choice for trailblazing guests who are inspired by a passion to do great things. With more than 1,250 locations in over 55 countries and territories, Courtyard is passionate about empowering its guests and serving the needs of travelers everywhere, no matter the purpose of their trip. Its thoughtfully designed guestrooms provide an elevated experience to relax and recharge, complete with plush bedding and flexible workspaces. Guests are able to work, eat well, connect, and be at their best to keep moving forward to succeed. Courtyard is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and unparalleled benefits including free nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit MarriottBonvoy.com. For more information or reservations, visit courtyard.marriott.com, become a fan on Facebook or follow @CourtyardHotels on Twitter.
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