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Downtown Springfield to receive a new "Courtyard"

At the end of September, after months of hard work and dedication, the management at The Springfield Inn were elated when the hotel received approval to bear the "Courtyard by Marriott" flag. Although many changes began in late June, major renovations are now underway. The rooms already have new amenities such as Bath & Body Works products and new 27" TVs. All rooms will be furbished with Simmons pillow-top mattresses, two phone lines with private voice mail, down pillows, and new furniture, carpet and fixtures. The entire sixth floor renovation is now complete.

Ashley’s restaurant will also be upgraded with new menus and a new décor. Got a late night hankering for ice cream? Well, no problem with the opening of a 24-hour fresh market store that will offer various convenience items and snacks. Also, new catering facilities with modern audio visual and wireless high-speed internet access are in the works to create a more business savvy environment for local and regional conventions and meetings.

In order to meet the demands of increasing toursim in the downtown corridor, an indoor pool, jacuzzi and fitness center will be included in a new south wing addition to the hotel.

The entire renovation is to be completed early 2003. Once the conversion to Marriott is complete, guests will be able to enroll in the Marriott rewards program that allows free travel and other great rewards.