Enjoy a Home Away From Home at Raleigh Hotel

RALEIGH, NC--(Marketwire - Dec 14, 2011) - From shopping to sledding and driving to dining, the holidays are all about reconnecting with family. Unfortunately, it also often means spending an uncomfortable amount of time on pull-out or blow-up beds at a friend or relative's home. The Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley hotel is pleased to offer comfortable, convenient accommodations for guests visiting the Raleigh area this holiday season.

Located near the Amtrak station, as well as I-440, I-50 & I-70, this hotel's Raleigh accommodations are just minutes from top restaurants and attractions -- and conveniently located just across the street from the Crabtree Valley Mall (perfect for last-minute shoppers). It's also one of a select few Raleigh, NC hotels with indoor pool for year-round fun.

A standout among hotels near NC State-Raleigh, the hotel's well-appointed hotel guest rooms and suites feature various comforts that make them a home away from home: Internet access and a workspace for business travelers; 32" HD flat screen TVs and premium movie channels; 300 thread-count linens, fluffier pillows, down comforters and thicker mattresses; and even a Concierge Level that offers upgraded rooms and Concierge Lounge access.

In Raleigh, holiday guests can enjoy special seasonal features at the nearby Science Museum and North Carolina Art Museum. At the hotel, guests can also relax at the Crabtree Grille and Quinn's Sports Bar, or enjoy the health club, swimming pool, and nearby golf courses. The Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley hotel is also the perfect setting for meetings, conferences, receptions, weddings, and award-winning, creative cuisine.

To take advantage of these Raleigh hotel packages, guests can make reservations online at http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-deals/rdunc-raleigh-marriott-crabtree-valley/, or by calling 1-800-228-9290 in the US.

With luxuriously comfortable rooms, beautifully landscaped grounds and excellent service, the Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley is among the premier destinations for holiday travelers, weekend getaways, family vacations and more.

About the Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley

A conveniently located hotel near NC State Fairgrounds, with a complimentary RDU airport shuttle, the Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley boasts 370 rooms and 5 suites on 6 floors, 19 meeting rooms with 10,350 square feet of state-of-the-art meeting space, concierge desk, and complimentary on-site parking. It also provides easy access to North Carolina State University, Duke University and Durham, NC attractions as well. This Marriott hotel has also earned the prestigious ENERGY STAR® label from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its efforts to conserve water and energy and protect the environment.

About Marriott Hotels & Resorts

Marriott Hotels & Resorts is Marriott International's signature and most widely distributed brand, with more than 500 hotels and resorts in 54 countries. Marriott continues to inspire performance and a balanced life on the road for discerning and high-achieving business and leisure travelers, offering warm, professional service; sophisticated yet functional guest room design; lobby spaces that facilitate working, dining and socializing; restaurants and bars serving international cuisine prepared simply and from the freshest ingredients; meeting and event spaces and services that are gold standard; and expansive, 24-hour fitness facilities. All 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, visit www.MarriottHotels.com. Follow Marriott Hotels & Resorts on Twitter at www.twitter.com/MarriottHotels.