FAIRFAX, Va., July 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. today announced the appointment of Jean-Pierre Lamarre as General Manager for the Courtyard by Marriott Washington Capitol Hill/Navy Yard hotel. The hotel was recently acquired by Chesapeake Lodging Trust, a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT). The Courtyard by Marriott Washington Capitol Hill/Navy Yard is a 204 guestroom hotel which is the closest property to the Washington Nationals Baseball Stadium and in close proximity to Capitol Hill. The 14-story hotel, which is perfect for business and leisure travel, also includes 2,215 square feet of meeting and event space. It is within walking distance to the Navy Yard Metro Station.

Mr. Lamarre joined Crestline Hotels & Resorts in 2009 as General Manager for the Courtyard by Marriott Baltimore Inner Harbor Hotel, which is also a Crestline managed property. He brings more than 20 years of hospitality industry experience to this role having been General Manager for the Holiday Inn Boston-Brookline. He has also held various executive operations positions with Colwen Management Inc. including General Manager at the Courtyard by Marriott Manchester Airport, NH and the General Manager for the TownePlace Suites by Marriott also in Manchester, NH, as well as management positions with Sage Hotels and Marriott International.

“We look forward to Jean-Pierre’s leadership in overseeing the management of this strategically located hotel,” said James Carroll, Chief Operating Officer, Crestline Hotels & Resorts. “His experience in the mid-Atlantic region coupled with his commitment to guest service and best practices will help ensure the ongoing success of this property,” added Carroll.

Mr. Lamarre holds a BA in mathematics from Providence College, Rhode Island. He can be reached at Jean-Pierre.Lamarre@crestlinehotels.com.

The Courtyard by Marriott Washington Capitol Hill/Navy Yard

Located at 140 L Street, SE in Washington, D.C., the hotel offers a selection of well-appointed guest rooms and suites each with a coffee maker and microwave oven. In addition, each guest room features luxury bedding, a work area with dual line telephones, a desk and high speed wireless Internet access throughout the hotel. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are available in the Courtyard Cafe and cocktails and dinner are served in the Dugout Lounge. The hotel is in close proximity to area restaurants and attractions including Washington Nationals’ stadium, Capitol Hill and Arlington National Cemetery.

The Courtyard by Marriott Washington Capitol Hill/Navy Yard is five miles from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and 30 miles from Washington D.C. Dulles International Airport. For more information and reservations visit: www.marriott.com or call 1-866-329-0003.

About Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest independent hospitality management companies. Founded in 2000, the company presently manages 48 hotels, resorts and conference and convention centers with nearly 8,800 rooms in 11 states and the District of Columbia. Crestline Hotels & Resorts manages 10 independent properties in major US markets including Atlanta, Houston, Los Angeles and Washington D.C. Crestline also manages properties under such well-regarded brands as Marriott, Hilton, Westin, Sheraton, and Crowne Plaza. For more information visit: www.crestlinehotels.com.

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SOURCE Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc.