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Courtyard Costa Mesa South Coast Metro Completes Major Rooms Renovation Santa Ana hotel now features luxury bedding, refreshed guest bathrooms, complimentary high-speed Internet

Santa Ana, CA – Travelers can now shop until they drop and then fall asleep in plush accommodations thanks to the newly renovated Courtyard Costa Mesa South Coast Metro.

Spread out over four floors, 133 rooms and 12 suites, the Santa Ana hotel has completely remodeled every room with new design features every visitor will love. The $800,000 makeover included new luxury bedding, thicker mattresses and the addition of more fluffy pillows. Guests can work or play while enjoying the comforts of an ergonomic chair, large work desk and complimentary high-speed Internet access.

Other refreshed amenities in the guest rooms include spacious bathrooms, separate seating areas with comfortable chairs or couches and flat-screen TVs. Guests on vacation or on the job can be connected and productive as well as refreshed and relaxed in the same day. In the morning, visitors can enjoy in-room coffeemakers.

With its convenient location as a Santa Ana hotel, the property is just a few miles away from popular attractions such as Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm and Major League ’s , who play at . John Wayne Airport is 15 miles away, while the even-closer South Coast Plaza offers luxury shopping for everyone.

The South Coast Plaza houses 250 boutiques. Top department stores include Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, Saks Fifth Avenue and Macy’s. Many top designers and fashion brands also have stores in the mall, which also boasts 30 restaurants.

Marriott International, Inc. · Marriott Drive · Bethesda, MD 20817 Nearby Laguna Beach offers family fun with calm ocean waves and shopping within easy walking distance of the sand. Three golf courses less than 4 miles away from the hotel offer driving ranges and 18-hole layouts.

Guests returning to the hotel in Santa Ana can enjoy dinner at The Bistro – Eat. Drink. Connect, which features a wide selection of starters, salads and sandwiches, including the Bistro burger topped with Wisconsin cheddar, bacon and Bistro sauce. Craft, domestic and imported beers are also available. Starbucks coffee is ready to go for late nights or early mornings.

Visitors who need a snack anytime can visit The Market, a 24/7 convenience store in the lobby.

Travelers can unwind in the fitness center with cardiovascular equipment and free weights or enjoy the heated outdoor pool all year long.

Guests can lounge by the pool in the Southern sun while using the hotel-wide free Wi-Fi or use the business library to finish their work. The library features several computers, a free printer and a separate computer station solely for checking flight times as well as printing boarding passes.

For even more productivity, visitors can use 1,352 square feet of meeting space for business get-togethers or any social event. Catering is available for easy on-the-job meals.

About Courtyard Costa Mesa South Coast Metro The Courtyard Costa Mesa South Coast Metro recently has completed a total room renovation to increase comfort and space in 133 rooms and 12 suites. A renovated lobby now includes The Bistro restaurant. The centrally located hotel, one of the premier Santa Ana hotels, is near Costa Mesa and prime Orange County attractions. Close to the 405 freeway and just a 15-minute drive to John Wayne Airport, the hotel is also convenient to shopping at the South Coast Plaza. For information, visit www.marriott.com/SNASA.

About Courtyard by Marriott 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 reservations, go to www.courtyard.com or contact a travel professional.

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