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DOWNTOWN BELLEVUE HOTEL ENCOURAGES GUESTS TO HIT THE MALLS WITH SPECIAL DEAL $50 Visa gift card, complimentary high-speed Internet among perks included in holiday package from Courtyard Bellevue/Downtown Hotel

Bellevue, WA – Let them shop. Let them save. Let them snore.

The weather at home may be frightful, but this hotel deal in the Pacific Northwest is delightful! A new holiday shopping package from the Courtyard Seattle Bellevue/Downtown Hotel will surely provide delight for travelers making their way to grandma’s house – or any other special destination – this season.

The Bellevue Washington hotel’s Deck the Malls Package offers deluxe accommodations from $139 to 189 per night along with free high-speed Internet and a $50 Visa gift card for each night booked. That means vacationers who book two nights at the downtown Bellevue hotel can earn $100, while three-day weekends can garner a cool $150.

Visitors can spend that extra green in the Evergreen State at Bellevue Square or The Shops at The Bravern and experience nearly 200 stores and while taking in the holiday sights and sounds.

Bellevue Square, just minutes from the downtown hotel in Bellevue, WA, features such stores as Coach, BCBGMAXAZRIA, The Disney Store, 7 For All Mankind, Tiffany & Co., Michael Kors, Abercrombie & Fitch and Bath and Body Works surrounded by anchors Macy’s, JCPenney and Nordstrom. Shoppers will be able to spend hours looking for Christmas or Hanukkah gifts for themselves or others after they refuel at one of 23 sit- down restaurants including P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, , Earls Kitchen & Bar and Palomino or quick-serve stops such as Taco Del Mar, Nordstrom Marketplace Café and McDonald’s.

The Shops at The Bravern features a one-of-a-kind collection of high-end retail stores just minutes from The Courtyard. Anthropologie, David Lawrence, Farinaz, Hermes, Jimmy Choo and Salvatore Ferragamo are among the shops guests will find at the center.

One of 243 rooms and 10 suites will beckon the tired and weary after hours of retail therapy at the shopping centers. Guests will be able to get all snug in their beds Marriott International, Inc. · Marriott Drive · Bethesda, MD 20817 featuring cotton-rich linens, down comforters and plenty of white, fluffy pillows while visions of savings dance in their heads. Other amenities meant to pamper guests include complimentary high-speed Internet, large work desks with ergonomic chairs, in-room coffeemakers, irons and ironing boards and Paul Mitchell products in bathrooms.

Trekkers will be able to enjoy a hearty breakfast at the hotel’s onsite serving made-to-order omelets, Northwest smoked salmon and fresh seasonal fruit before heading off on their merry way. A located just off of the lobby caters to those who need their morning java to kick start the day.

Visitors can make the season jolly by taking advantage of the Deck the Malls Package through Dec. 31 and should use promotional code SHO when booking online or calling 800-228-9290.

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Courtyard by Marriott offers a refreshing environment that helps guests stay connected, productive and balanced. Intuitive services and design accommodate guests’ needs for choice and control. With more than 860 locations in 30 countries, Courtyard is Marriott’s largest brand. All Courtyard by Marriott hotels participate in the award-winning Marriott Rewards frequent travel program that allows members to earn hotel points or airline miles for every dollar spent during each stay. For more information, including guest guided video tours of the new lobby and the latest brand information, visit www.gocourtyard.com. For reservations, go to www.courtyard.com or contact a travel professional

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