TownePlace Suites by Marriott Orlando Southwest Near Universal is officially open for business today. The new 117-suite hotel is built for travelers looking for an exceptional hotel experience where they can settle-in, keep their routine, and easily connect to the sites, sounds, and entertainment of the Orlando area. Located at 5433 Altamira Drive, it will operate as a Marriott franchise managed by 3H Group Hotels of Chattanooga, TN. General Manager Chipp Frame and Director of Sales Nelson Garcia lead the management team at the property.

“We are proud to add the TownePlace Suites Orlando Southwest Near Universal to the Marriott family,” said Diane Mayer, vice president and global brand manager, TownePlace Suites. “At TownePlace Suites, we get it. We want to go above and beyond to do everything we can to make our guests feel comfortable. We encourage our guests to be real and help them to do so by providing a seamless residential atmosphere with a friendly staff who genuinely care about our guests.”

Made for leisure and business travelers alike, this new property offers King, Queen/Queen studio, and Queen 1 Bedroom suites with fully equipped kitchens, as well as separate living/working and sleeping areas. Guests can work and relax on their own terms in modern suites that feature full kitchens with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, adjustable workspaces with built-in shelves and lighting, a large flat screen television, as well as luxurious new bedding. Unique to the extended stay brand, the TownePlace Suites Orlando Near Universal features an on-site bar (Magic Tap) where guests can enjoy cocktails, brews, and small plates all while soaking in the beautiful Florida sun.