Colwen Hotels and Marriott International announce the opening of the Dual Brand Residence Inn/Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Boston Waltham.

The property is the first-of-its-kind Marriott dual-branded hotel to open in New England with a single guest-arrival experience. Shared amenities and common public spaces include an upscale stylish lobby and reception desk, multiple soft seating zones, and a chic bar and lounge. Guests can choose two different accommodation types while taking advantage of common first floor amenities including an indoor swimming pool, modern fitness center, convenience market, and business center. All guests are welcomed to the complimentary breakfast buffet.

The dual-branded hotel offers 96 guestrooms by the Fairfield Inn for shorter stays, and 96 guestrooms by the Residence Inn with fully equipped kitchens for extended stays. All 192 guestrooms are smartly equipped with complimentary Wi-Fi, conveniently located USB-charging-ports, refrigerators, microwaves, coffee Keurig's, 49" HDTV's, and contemporary bathrooms.

"We are very excited to open this Marriott dual-branded hotel in the growing Boston Waltham market and we look forward to providing our guests with more options and flexibility," said General Manager, Michael Gendrin.

Located at 250 Second Ave in Waltham, the 5-story hotel is a prime location just off Rt. 128 with easy access to the Mass Turnpike and Rte. 2 and is only 30 minutes to Boston. Complimentary shuttle service is available to local businesses, dining and entertainment within 3 miles of the hotel.

This dual brand hotel is the perfect place to stay for business or leisure travel. For more information or to book a reservation, please visit or call:

About Colwen Hotels

Colwen Hotels is a rapidly growing hotel company based in Portsmouth, NH. Colwen's portfolio boasts 26 successful hotels in the states of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, New York and New Jersey. With an aggressive pipeline, Colwen strategically develops properties in emerging markets and mixed-use redevelopments. The company is committed to local communities and charities, LEED-certified sustainability, and being a premier employer. Colwen Hotels is known for a signature design that is upscale-stylish and artistically inspired. The award winning company strives to lead the world in frictionless hotel stays.

To learn more about Colwen Hotels, visit www.colwenhotels.com.