City Express by Marriott Expands into the U.S. and Canada

March 19, 2025

BETHESDA, MD — Marriott International Inc. has announced in a press release the opening of City Express by Marriott Duluth in Duluth, Georgia, the first City Express by Marriott property in the United States. The opening marks the company’s official debut in the affordable midscale segment in the U.S. and Canada.

In its expansion, City Express by Marriott offers a conversion-friendly model for owners. Each property will offer guestrooms designed to combine style and hassle-free comfort, featuring plush beds, high-speed internet access, and a complimentary breakfast. Guests will also enjoy added convenience with 24-hour markets, pet-friendly policies, and onsite fitness facilities.

“The introduction of City Express by Marriott properties in the U.S. represents a pivotal moment for Marriott International as we continue to expand our footprint in the midscale segment,” says Noah Silverman, global development officer, U.S. and Canada. “The value proposition that this conversion-friendly, transient midscale brand brings both to owners and guests has turned City Express by Marriott into a powerhouse in the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) region, and we are thrilled to deliver this same combination of value to the U.S. and Canada.”

Marriott is set to accelerate the expansion of City Express by Marriott across the U.S. and Canada throughout 2025 and beyond, with over 45 total signed agreements already in place, more than a dozen of which are expected to open this year. The 2025 openings will be located in some of the most sought-after destinations across the region including City Express by Marriott New Orleans Northeast and City Express by Marriott Chicago Downtown expected in Q2 of 2025, along with City Express by Marriott Orlando International Drive, City Express by Marriott Port Hope (Ontario, Canada), and others scheduled to open later this year.

“The launch of City Express by Marriott in the U.S. and Canada market underscores our commitment to meeting the diverse needs of all travelers,” says Diana Plazas-Trowbridge, chief lodging products officer, U.S. and Canada, “Whether for business or leisure, guests at City Express by Marriott in the U.S. and Canada will now experience the same seamless, efficient stay that has made the brand a success in the CALA region. We’re excited to bring this unique blend of value and convenience to new travelers and Marriott Bonvoy members.”

Located 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta, the 83-room City Express by Marriott Duluth will offer guests access to the city, complete with its own dining scene, nearby parks, trails, and lakefront escapes.

Since acquiring the City Express brand portfolio in 2023, Marriott has been strategically expanding its footprint in the fast-growing affordable midscale segment. The company features three midscale brands: City Express by Marriott in CALA and the U.S. and Canada; Four Points Flex by Sheraton in Europe, Middle East and Africa and Asia Pacific excluding China; and StudioRes, an upcoming extended-stay brand set to debut in the U.S. and Canada this year.

City Express by Marriott has also continued its expansion across the CALA region, including the recently announced planned expansion into Argentina, Bolivia, Nicaragua, and Peru, with eight new properties expected to open over the next three years. The company also plans to expand the brand’s portfolio into Brazil in the near future.

With over 150 properties in five countries, City Express by Marriott stands alongside City Express Plus by Marriott, City Express Suites by Marriott, City Express Junior by Marriott, and City Centro by Marriott, each designed for a different segment of travelers. City Express by Marriott participates in Marriott Bonvoy, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members a portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments, and benefits including free nights and Elite status recognition.

Marriott International Inc. is based in this Washington, D.C., suburb and it encompasses more than 9,300 properties across more than 30 brands in 144 countries and territories. Marriott operates, franchises, and licenses hotel, residential, timeshare, and other lodging properties all around the world.