March 08, 2012

Marriott ExecuStay

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                                                                        FACT SHEET

Brand Overview:
For stays of a month or more, Marriott ExecuStay® is the industry's premier temporary housing solution, providing move-in ready furnished apartments in more than 325 cities in the U.S. Whether for business, government assignment or relocation, ExecuStay provides guests an apartment in a residential community, rather than a hotel, that’s move-in ready within two business days. ExecuStay takes care of all of the details, from utilities to furnishings, so guests can stay on track, plug in to the local community and focus on their priorities. And,ExecuStay participates in the award-winning Marriott Rewards® frequent guest program.

Locations:
Rather than provide simply a place to stay, ExecuStay handpicks residential locations offering
flexible lease options as short as short as a month. From an urban studio to a three-bedroom apartment tucked away in suburbia, we have inventory in more than 740 apartment buildings in more than 325 cities throughout the U.S. Every location in our diverse collection is held to consistent, high standards of service and the Marriott promise of quality and comfort.

Special to Marriott’s corporate housing brand is its Virtual Inventory capability. Virtual Inventory allows ExecuStay to source apartments almost anywhere in the U.S., if the desired city or state is not in our existing apartment collection.

Pricing:
In the upper moderate pricing tier, the ExecuStay average daily rate for a one-bedroom apartment is $135, inclusive of all the services and unit features below.

Services:
• Turnkey service that provides move-in ready apartments
• Online booking capability at ExecuStay.com
• Pre-arrival consultation
• Welcome amenity
• 24-hour Customer Care
• Flexible lease terms as short as a month
• One monthly invoice
• No maximum length of stay

Unit Features – take a virtual tour of an ExecuStay apartment:
• Furnished studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments
• Free Wi-Fi and high-speed Internet access
• Utilities including gas, electric, water and cable television
• Elite Dreamer® bedding and bath linens
• Housekeeping service every other week
• Television and DVD player
• Full kitchen with essential cookware (full-size refrigerator, stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher, disposal, dishware, cookware and utensils)
• Washer and dryer in unit or on premises
 
Unit Upgrades (for a small additional charge):
Examples
• Furniture/Kitchen: King beds, sleeper sofa, patio furniture, Asian Cooking Package, additional televisions
• Entertainment: Electronics such as 32-inch flat screen televisions, enhanced cable/radio offerings
• Home Office: Fax machines, photo copier, cordless telephone, office supplies
• Fitness: Exercise equipment, personal trainer or fitness club recommendations
• Pets: Pet beds, bowls, snacks, toys, map of local walking areas

Property Features: Features vary by property but may include:
• Fitness facility
• Business center
• Pool
• On-site parking
• Pets welcome

Customers:
Predominately male (65%), 39 years of age, heavy travelers averaging 50+ nights per year on the road, often on a temporary project or relocation. Customer industries include consultants, finance, banking, government, military and technology.

Guest Needs:
Guests identify these as important attributes for their extended stay at ExecuStay: maintaining productivity, keeping in touch with friends and family, home-like environment (furnishings, décor, appliances, layout), eating healthy, maintaining exercise routine, preparing their own meals, privacy, autonomy and independence.

Competitors:
Corporate apartments, condo hotels, and extended stay or all-suite hotels.

Corporate Housing Industry: (from 2011 Corporate Housing Industry Report)
• $2.5B Industry
• 68,000 guests using corporate housing every day
• Average length of stay: 89 days; ExecuStay: 100 days
• Industry Average Daily Rate: $114 per night
• 1,110 US Corporate Housing firms

Reservations: 1.888.840.7829; ExecuStay.com

Press Contact:
Sharron Saunders
301.380.8048 sharron.saunders@marriott.com