Marriott hotel planned for Winnipeg airport

Courtyard by Marriott will land at the airport in 2014.

A new hotel has been announced for Winnipeg's James A. Richardson International airport.

Winnipeg Airports Authority announced Friday that Manitoba's first Courtyard by Marriott will open in spring or summer 2014.

The six-storey Courtyard will be located on the eastern side of the airport and will be within walking distance to the new terminal building.

The hotel's construction pricetag is estimated at $20 million.