New Residence Inn Social Hour Launches For Millennials

Mix work and play at the new Mix social hour from Residence Inn by Marriott, offering a fresh approach to the concept of social hour with an experience combining multiple local culinary options and the perfect atmosphere to mingle.

“Residence Inn understands extended stay guests and we know people who travel for longer periods crave variety. We also see younger travelers wanting to trade in evenings at a buzzy bar for a more comfortable way to relax and reconnect,” said Diane Mayer, vice president and global brand manager, Residence Inn. “The Residence Inn Mix changes things up and brings that fun energy and local flare into the kind of setting that truly brings the social back to the evening social.”

The Mix, offered three nights per week at nearly 700 Residence Inn locations, encourages guests to interact and connect with the destination. Themed nights include:

• It’s On, Mondays: offering guests the chance to meet other travelers for some “must-see TV” or hang by the fire pit to enjoy light-fare appetizers
• Off the Grill, Tuesdays: featuring great eats hot off the grill
• Food Truck, alternating Wednesdays: including visits from the local area’s most popular food trucks
• Local Flavors, alternating Wednesdays: featuring specialties from famous local hot spots
• Just Desserts, alternating Wednesdays: offering sweet and savory bites
• Out & About, anytime: providing guests with the lowdown on the best local spots and what’s abuzz in town at the front desk

“Our research found that more than half of frequent business travelers are looking for something to do without needing to leave the hotel on long stays,” said Mayer. “They want to meet others and experience the local area without the hassle of always leaving the hotel to do it — so we’re bringing local to them.”

With about 700 properties in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East and Central America, Residence Inn by Marriott is the leader in the extended-stay lodging segment, offering spacious suites with separate living and sleeping areas as well as fully functional kitchens, grocery delivery, 24-hour markets and complimentary breakfast and WiFi.