Courtyard Memphis Airport Offers Discounted Rates For College Football Fans In Town For AutoZone Liberty Bowl

Whether you're cheering on the unconventional wisdom of Sammy the Owl for Rice University or ringing an infamous cowbell to help lead Mississippi State University to victory, the Courtyard Memphis Airport welcomes fans and alumni with discounted rates.

The hotel near Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium is offering special reduced rates to fans and alumni in town for the 55 th AutoZone Liberty Bowl at 3 p.m. CST on Dec. 31, 2013. This year's Bowl game features a matchup between Rice University and Mississippi State University. Rates start as low as $149 per night, enabling alumni space and time to get together before and after the big game.

Festivities before the game include a team welcome party at AutoZone Park, FCA breakfast, professional rodeo, players and coaches dinner, Beale Street parade, Bash on Beale, pep rally and President's Gala at the historic Peabody Hotel.

"When you book a room at the Courtyard Memphis Airport near Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, you'll be in the top spot to do it all," said TIM JOhnson, Marriott marketing and eCommerce manager. "Our Memphis hotel is known for its unbeatable location and tourist-friendly amenities. We are excited to welcome in the new year with college football fans who will be staying after the big bowl game."

Sports fans wishing to see more of the city around the hotel in Memphis will enjoy exploring a number of local attractions. See the famous home of rock 'n' roll king Elvis Presley by touring Graceland. Explore Beale Street, the melting pot of delta blues, jazz, rock 'n' roll, R&B and gospel music as well as the location of some of the city's premier restaurants, retail shops and nightclubs. Tour the birthplace of rock 'n' roll, Sun Studio, where music greats such as Presley, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis recorded some of their top hit records. Tourists can explore another side of the historic city by visiting the National Civil Rights Museum, the site of the Lorraine Motel where DR. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in 1968.

Whether or not their team is victorious, guests will find comfort and quiet when they return to the Memphis airport hotel. Guest rooms boast convenient amenities including mini-refrigerators, 37-inch flat-screen TVs, complimentary wireless Internet access and irons and ironing boards. Visitors can easily charge their cell phones and camera batteries using desk-level electrical outlets. College football fans will receive a peaceful night's sleep atop thick mattresses topped with crisp linens, custom comforters and fluffy pillows.

Before heading home, guests can fill up on a hearty breakfast at The Bistro Eat. Drink. Connect. The caf-style eatery serves fresh menu items including oatmeal, fruit and thick-cut French toast as well as Starbucks drinks.

To take advantage of the special deal for the Liberty Bowl, use promotional code ER5 when booking online or by calling 1-800-834-7015.

About the Courtyard Memphis Airport

The Courtyard Memphis Airport at 1780 Nonconnah Blvd. in Memphis, TN, is near downtown, Graceland and the Civil Rights Museum. The hotel boasts a new lobby with The Bistro and a GoBoard as well as 131 rooms and 14 suites on three floors, two meeting rooms with 1,248 square feet of flexible space, a fitness center and seasonal outdoor pool. For information, visit www.MemphisAirportCourtyard.com or call 1-901-396-3600.

About Courtyard by Marriott

Courtyard by Marriott offers a refreshing environment that helps guests stay connected, productive and balanced. Intuitive services and design accommodate guests' needs for choice and control. With more than 860 locations in 30 countries, Courtyard is Marriott's largest brand. All Courtyard by Marriott hotels participate inthe award-winningMarriott Rewards frequent travel program that allows members to earnhotel points or airline miles for every dollar spent during each stay. For reservations, go to www.courtyard.com or contact a travel professional.

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