Guide Note: Residence Inn is an extended-stay hotel brand owned by Marriott International, Inc. (MAR). The chain was launched in 1977 in Wichita, Kansas by Jack DeBoer, and acquired by Marriott International in 1987. As of April 2005, there were over 450 Residence Inn hotels in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The brand's slogan is Your home away from home.
Fast Facts:
- MAR Annual Revenue: $15.4 Billion (2004)
- MAR Headquarters: Bethesda, Maryland
- MAR Staff: 143,000 (2006)
- MAR President or CEO: J.W. (Bill) Marriott, Jr.
- Locations: 450+ (April 2005)