Enjoy Holiday Crafts at a Southern Maryland Hotel

WALDORF, MD--(Marketwire - Oct 7, 2011) - Featuring exciting live entertainment, a number of local crafters, and homemade refreshments from the Town of Indian Head Chamber of Commerce, the Annual Holiday Festival and Craft Fair continues to be a popular Southern Maryland event.

From photos with Santa Claus and the Painter Family's Antique Trains to craft making and letters to Santa for children, the December festival offers a variety of family-friendly activities, all at the Village Green Pavilion. Uniquely convenient among Waldorf, Maryland hotels, the Courtyard Waldorf is proud to offer special savings for visitors.

For the latest deals and savings, like the hotels Last-Minute Weekends packages with rates as low as $114/night*, guests are encouraged to visit http://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-deals/waswd-courtyard-waldorf/. Other current deals include the hotel's Special Romance Package, featuring nightly rates from $109** and complimentary champagne and chocolates (mention promotional code LVU), or Marriott Rewards members can earn an extra 1,000 points per night*** when they book with promotional code M11.

For guests searching for Andrews Air Force Base hotels, or hotels in Southern MD, the Courtyard Waldorf is a sensible choice. Located near Washington DC, the Waldorf hotel's on-site Bistro offers healthy choices, breakfast and dinner options, plus an evening bar and specialty beverages made with Starbucks coffee. The hotel also offers a 40-seat meeting room, suitable for business meetings or social events, all with the assistance of on-site event professionals.

One of the most popular hotels in La Plata, MD, the award-winning Courtyard by Marriott Waldorf is located near many businesses, including BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin, Northrup Grumman, PEPCO, SAIC and Verizon. Military personnel and families will also enjoy the hotel's proximity to Andrews Air Force Base, Indian Head Naval Warfare Center and Dahlgren, VA.

* Availability will be confirmed at time of booking. Lowest advertised rate may not be available. Advance booking required. Rates are valid for Friday and Saturday night stays only. Two-night minimum stay may be required. Rates are per room, per night, based on single occupancy. Taxes, resort fees, and incidental charges are additional. Rates may not apply to groups of 10 or more rooms and cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. Additional restrictions may apply.

** Valid Thursday through Sunday through 11/17/11. Must be 21 years or older to qualify for the champagne amenity upon checking in. Only guests who book this package qualify for the package amenities. Limited numbers of rooms are available for this promotion. Tax is additional. Offer does not apply to groups of 10 or more rooms. Offer cannot be combined with any other promotions. Blackout dates may apply. Advance reservations required. Other restrictions apply. Rates are per room, per night and based on availability at the time of reservations.

*** Guest must book reservation using promotional code listed above in order to receive bonus points. Offer applies to one regular room per stay, per member on dates listed. A "hotel stay" or "stay" means all consecutive nights spent with Marriott by a registered Marriott Rewards member. Offer not available during special events; tax is additional; special offers cannot be combined; blackout dates may exist; advance reservations are required. Offer does not apply to groups of 10 or more rooms.

About the Courtyard Waldorf
Among hotels near Brandywine, MD, this location has everything you need to enjoy an excellent stay. From the Bistro that serves breakfast and dinner to our lounge where you can relax and watch our flat-screen TV, you'll find an array of amenities and services to help you make the most of your trip. The Courtyard Waldorf is centrally located in the city of Waldorf and within walking distance to restaurants and shopping. It offers 619 square feet of total meeting space, as well as 88 rooms and 3 suites on three floors. Guests enjoy amenities such as on-site laundry, fitness center, complimentary on-site parking and free public area WiFi, making it an affordable, comfortable choice for many travelers.