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Hotel opens at Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter

Posted on February 12, 2026 2:19 AM

The Fairfield by Marriott and TownePlace Suites by Marriott, located on the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter in Perry, is now accepting guests. The new hotel is connected to the Miller-Murphy-Howard Conference Center. / Photo by Jennifer Whittaker

Retreat Hotels & Resorts, a dual-branded Fairfield by Marriott and TownePlace Suites by Marriott, located on the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter (GNFA) in Perry, is now open and accepting guests. 

“This has been a long time coming,” said GNFA Executive Director Stephen Shimp. “We now have a world-class hotel that enhances our operations. The Retreat team has been on site, attentive to every detail. We thank them and the entire fairgrounds team for helping us reach this milestone.”

The 129-room property brings two Marriott brands under one roof, offering 66 TownePlace Suites rooms and 63 Fairfield rooms. Designed with inspiration from the region’s agrarian heritage and equine culture, the hotel features a custom aesthetic inside and out, crafted to complement the fairgrounds and create a welcoming oasis for travelers. 

Hotel amenities include the 1824 Kitchen & Bar, complimentary breakfast, a pool and spa, a fitness center, guest laundry facilities, and electric vehicle charging stations. 

Visible from I-75, the hotel is connected to the Miller-Murphy-Howard Conference Center via an air-conditioned corridor. This is the first Marriott property in Perry and the only Marriott hotel within a 15-mile radius. 

The GNFA welcomes more than one million visitors annually, positioning the hotel to serve Georgians and international guests. Visit www.gfb.ag/gnfafairfieldinn or www.gfb.ag/gnfatowneplacesuites to make reservations at either hotel.