Plans are underway for Delta Lodging Group to develop a new dual-branded Marriott hotel in Laurel, Miss. The Economic Development Authority of Jones County, in partnership with the City of Laurel, announced plans for the new project that will include a TownePlace Suites by Marriott and a Fairfield Inn by Marriott. Demolition of the previous structure is underway, with construction expected to begin in late 2026 and an anticipated opening in 2028.
“The City of Laurel and the EDA have been exceptional partners,” Suresh Chawla, president of Itta Bena, Miss.-based Delta Lodging Group, said in a statement. “Their commitment to revitalization and infrastructure improvements made this the right time and place to invest.”
The project represents a key step in ongoing efforts to expand Laurel’s hospitality landscape and strengthen the area’s position as a regional hub for tourism and commerce, according to the EDA.
“This is the type of high-quality investment we’ve been working toward—one that revitalizes a key site while delivering lasting economic benefits for the region,” said Ross Tucker, president of the Jones County EDA.
Located near Highway 15 North, Highway 84 West and I-59, the project is expected to create 30–35 jobs and generate additional tax revenue for the city and county.