We think it's going to revitalize the whole area.

We're very excited to be part of the Marriott family of hotels, and we look forward to welcoming our past guests and introducing new visitors to this wonderful hotel. Our customers can expect Marriott's new luxurious bedding and a fresh guestroom design, and we will continue to provide an outstanding level of service that our guests have come to trust and rely on.

We felt this hotel had terrific potential.

It helps revitalize that area, and maybe from there, it can expand outward and turn that area around.

The area has flooded a number of times in the past 35 years. Flooding provides a hazard to homeowners.

That's why we're there. We think the Stafford area is a great area and is underserved with a lot of different retail. You heard that at the public meetings. ... Now they have to drive long distances to get many of the things that they need.