NORTHAMPTON, MA—The 106-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott here is scheduled to open on Monday, September 15.
Located at 115A Conz Street, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Springfield Northampton/Amherst will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Tala Management, Inc. This is the first Fairfield Inn & Suites in the area to feature the brand’s new design and décor.
Located within walking distance to downtown Northampton and 32 miles from Bradley International Airport, the hotel offers guests access to Smith College Museum of Art, Emily Dickinson Museum, Eric Carle Museum and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. The hotel is within minutes to five area colleges: Smith College, the University of Massachusetts, Hampshire College, Amherst College and Mt. Holyoke College.
Elements of the new décor include an updated exterior with a signature tower, a curved porte-cochere and a glass entrance. The open public space offers natural light and views throughout the lobby designed to connect the indoors with the outdoors. The lobby also offers a color palette of greens, blues and oranges, as well as a “connect and print” area, a natural stone hearth, organic-shaped sofa and lounge chair, local features and a 24/7 Corner Market. The breakfast area has a signature farm table and offers complimentary hot breakfast.
Guestrooms offer a work area, an ergonomic chair, task lighting and electrical outlets where guests need them. A curved, mobile desk enables guests to create their own workspace. Inspired by nature, the hotel’s rooms and suites place the living and working area near the window to allow for more natural light and views. The room décor features organic patterns and fresh colors, blending wood tones with bright pops of color. The new design also places the sleeping area toward the middle of the room. The living area also offers a comfortable couch, refrigerator, coffeemaker and microwave.
Additional hotel amenities include an indoor swimming pool, an exercise room, valet laundry service, complimentary WiFi, as well as fax and copy services. The hotel also offers 590 sq. ft. of space to accommodate functions of up to 30 people as well as a full-service bar and the Corner Market offering various alcohol selections.