'Test Drive A City' - Marriott ExecuStay Makes it Easy to Try a City Before You Move

Guests receive a choice of a Garmin GPS, $100 in Free Groceries or 15,000 Marriott Rewards(R) Points 


BETHESDA, Md., June 1  /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott ExecuStay(R), the leader in temporary furnished housing, is helping to reduce the risk and anxiety of relocating to a new town with its innovative Test Drive a City(SM) offer.  When faced with the decision to move, there is always a risk that your new location may not meet your expectations.  What could be worse than coming to this realization AFTER incurring the expense and stress of moving?

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"In this difficult economy and job market, many people are looking for a fresh start which may include moving to a new city," said Adam Sherer, vice president, Marriott ExecuStay.  "This gives them a chance to explore and experience their potential new home before making a permanent decision and investment."

Test Drive a City(SM) allows you to visit your dream city temporarily and live like the locals live.  Do you enjoy the climate?  How's the traffic?  Are you happy with the lifestyle and pace of the city?  Is living away from family and friends as comfortable as you thought?  By spending as little as 30 days in your "new" city you will have a realistic understanding of what it's like to live there.

ExecuStay offers furnished accommodations in over 250 U.S. cities with no commitment to long-term leases, effortless move in - just pick up the key, the opportunity to earn Marriott Rewards(R) points for your stay and exceptional value.

Now, guests who stay at any ExecuStay location in the United States can select from one of three gifts to give their "test drive" even more of a boost.

  Guests can choose one of the following gifts:
  --  Garmin(R) eTrex Legend H GPS (model subject to change)
  --  $100 local grocery store gift card

  --  15,000 Marriott Rewards(R) bonus points



Take advantage of this promotion by using code TDE when making your reservation.  For more information, or to a book a reservation online, please visit http://www.execustay.com/.

Terms & Conditions:  Guests who make a 30+ night Marriott ExecuStay(R) reservation between the dates of April 15, 2009 and December 31, 2009 at a participating property, using any reservation channel, can choose one of the following three promotional items: 15,000 Marriott Rewards(R) points; a $100 local grocery store gift card; or a Garmin(R) eTrex Legend H GPS (model subject to change).  Promotion code "TDE" must be used to receive this promotion.  When booking online, "TDE" must be entered into the corporate/promotional code field.  When using the Contact a Representative form, "TDE" must be put in the Promotion Code field and when making a reservation by phone, "TDE" must be mentioned before finalizing the reservation.  The 30+ night stay can take place any time, based upon availability, but must be booked during the promotion dates.  This promotion is not valid for guests who have made a reservation or have moved in before April 15, 2009.  Guests selecting the grocery gift card or Garmin GPS will receive the item within 10 days of arrival at the property.  If guest selects the 15,000 Marriott Rewards bonus points, the points will be posted to the guest's account after 30 nights have been paid in full.  The promotion is not valid on commissionable rates or in conjunction with referral fee accounts.  This promotion is not valid with insurance claims, policyholder housing.  Sequential 30-night stays at the same property are eligible for one Test Drive a City(SM) promotion.  This promotion is not available with all rates.  Stays for less than 30 nights are not eligible for this promotion. Marriott ExecuStay guests can also earn the standard 2.5 Marriott Rewards points per dollar spent on qualifying charges*.  Guest must be a Marriott Rewards member to receive points. The Test Drive a City(SM) promotion can not be used in conjunction with other promotions. This offer is not transferable. All Marriott Rewards program terms and conditions apply. Visit ExecuStay.com or call 1-800-626-3614 for complete details.

*Qualifying charges include rental expenses and fees. Non-qualifying charges for points include taxes, long-distance charges, refundable deposits, or damage/move-out charges.

Marriott ExecuStay (http://www.execustay.com/; 1-888-840-7829) offers guests of 30 nights or more the spaciousness and privacy of a residence that is fully furnished  with monthly rates that include basic utilities, phone service, free wireless/high-speed Internet access, cable television, DVD player, housekeeping and 24-hour customer service.  Guests can enjoy the added benefit of earning points in Marriott Rewards(R), the company's award-winning frequent travel program.  Marriott ExecuStay provides guests with fully furnished, personalized apartments or homes with as little as one day's notice and unique services to help guests integrate into their new communities.  In addition, its insurance housing solutions division provides temporary housing for those impacted by unforeseen events.  Marriott ExecuStay is part of Marriott International's extended-stay lodging portfolio, which also includes Residence Inn, TownePlace Suites and Marriott Executive Apartments.

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