Courtyard by Marriott Oxford is now open for business.

Featuring an innovative lobby space as well as Courtyard’s latest contemporary room design, the new hotel provides flexibility and choices that allow guests to optimize and elevate their travel experience.

Located at 305 Jackson Avenue East, the 121-room hotel will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Fusion Hospitality of Tupelo.

Whether traveling for business or pleasure, the Courtyard Oxford offers guests convenient access to the University of Mississippi and historic Oxford Square.

Rates begin at $169 per night.

Courtyard constantly researches trends and evolves to meet the changing needs of its guests. The latest room design offers hybrid zones for working, sleeping, relaxing and getting ready. Indirect lighting and a neutral, tone-on-tone color palette makes for a soothing and calm environment.

“From day one, Courtyard has prided itself as a brand that listens to business travelers,” said Callette Nielsen, vice president and global brand manager, Courtyard. “Today’s technology has changed how people travel. Our guests want a room that has purpose and flexibility that enables a seamless transition between relaxing and working. Courtyard is designed to offer them a relaxing and functional space to work the way they want to, when they want to.”

The Courtyard Oxford also offers the “Refreshing Business” lobby environment, where guests can enjoy an open and bright area outside of their rooms. Along with media pods, complimentary Wi-Fi and a variety of seating zones, the redefined space is ideal for everything from pop-up meetings to social gatherings.

The four-story hotel features an indoor swimming pool, fitness center and guest laundry, and offers 3,000 square feet of meeting space to accommodate functions of up to 450 people.

For more information or reservations, contact the Courtyard Oxford directly at 662-638-6014, call the Courtyard toll-free number at 800-321-2211, visit courtyard.marriott.com, become a fan at www.facebook.com/courtyard or follow Courtyard at www.twitter.com/courtyardhotels.