Marriott's TownePlace Suites in Cranbury, N.J., opens

The new TownePlace Suites Cranbury South Brunswick in Cranbury, N.J., opened for buisness. It will operate as a Marriott franchise and is owned and managed by Briad Lodging of Livingston, N.J.

“We are excited to introduce the TownePlace Suites brand to the Cranbury area,” Diane Mayer, VP and global brand manager, TownePlace Suites, said in a release. “At TownePlace Suites, we get it. We want to go above and beyond to do everything we can to make our guests feel comfortable. We encourage our guests to be real, and help them to do so by providing a seamless residential atmosphere with a friendly staff who genuinely care about our guests. That is what our brand is all about, and this property is a great example of that.”

The new hotel allows guests to keep their routine and settle into the Cranbury neighborhood. All service team members are trained on local knowledge and the local area. The property's floor-to-ceiling TowneMap also helps guests acclimate themselves to Cranbury by showing off places to eat and explore. The TownePlace Suites Cranbury South Brunswick is located 34 miles from Newark Liberty International Airport and minutes from the historic downtown Cranbury area. The new hotel offers guests access to Six Flags Great Adventure, Forsgate Country Club, Park Chateau Estate, Princeton University and the Lenox Factory.

Designed for travelers who need accommodations for longer stays, this new property offers studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites with fully equipped kitchens, as well as separate living/working and sleeping areas. Guests can work and relax on their own terms in modern suites that have full kitchens with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, adjustable work spaces with built-in shelves and lighting, a large flat screen television, as well as new bedding. Most rooms also have the Home Office Suite, designed to provide guests with storage and space to spread out.

The TownePlace Suites Cranbury South Brunswick's food-and-beverage offerings allow guests to create their own complimentary hot breakfast every morning in the lobby area, and outdoor Weber grills are also available each night. The 24-hour In a Pinch market and On Us coffee service offer guests the chance to grab a snack and caffeine on whenever they feel the need. The full kitchen and refrigerator allow guests to cook their own food, or save their leftovers after eating at a local Cranbury hotspot.

TownePlace Suites helps its guests stay organized on the road with the help of hotel partners the Container Store. While staying at the TownePlace Suites Cranbury South Brunswick, travelers can unpack their suitcase in a custom elfa closet. Other hotel amenities include an indoor swimming pool, an exercise room open 24 hours per day, laundry facilities, complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and on-site business services, including copying, faxing and printing. This TownePlace Suites also offers 407 square feet of meeting space to accommodate functions of up to 20 people. The property is also is pet friendly.