Stamford Residence Inn slated to open next year

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A Residence Inn is under construction in downtown Stamford and will join an existing Courtyard Marriott hotel as part of a co-branded property.

The new hotel, slated to open in October 2015, is at 23-27 Atlantic St. and will be connected to the Courtyard Marriott on the corner of Broad and Summer streets through a former parking lot owned by development company Seaboard Properties Inc.

The project is part of the eventual rebranding of the intersection in downtown Stamford as “Atlantic Square,” said John DiMenna, president of Seaboard Properties, in a statement. The hotel is close to downtown amenities that include The Palace Theatre and the Ferguson Library. It is also close to the Metro-North train station and Interstate 95.

“A real urban environment always has districts,” DiMenna said. “Stamford is lucky enough to be developing a strong downtown and a beautiful waterfront. The city is full of new, young and sophisticated residents who want variety in their nightlife and entertainment. In addition, the business traveler, especially those who might be stationed in town for an extended period of time, will want the same. The Residence Inn, with its central location, lets us provide that.”

Residence Inn and Courtyard Marriott are brands of Marriott International Inc. Courtyard is a midprice, traditional hotel brand, while Residence Inn hotels target extended-stay business travelers with studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites. Co-branded Marriott hotels have previously opened in New York and Los Angeles.