Earlier this year, Lopez was chosen as the Alaska Hotel and Lodging Associations Executive Housekeeper of the Year, he was then nominated for the national award. The Comfort Inn management is very pleased that Lopez has been recognized on a national level.  

�Patrick truly deserves this award. He�s hard working, dedicated, and loved by his staff,� says Yvonne Harrison, General Manager of the Comfort Inn. �When Patrick became the Executive Housekeeping, he faced many challenges. 

After only three months he had not only overcome each challenge, but also reduced costs without sacrificing guest satisfaction.� Lopez has been the Executive Director of Housekeeping for the Comfort Inn for almost two years.

Lopez began with the Comfort Inn as the assistant to the Executive Housekeeper but he quickly moved to his current position after being with the hotel for only three months. Mrs. Harrison credits a lot of his success to his dedication to the employees.

The Comfort Inn is managed by The Hotel Group. The Hotel Group is based in Edmonds, Washington. Founded in 1984, The Hotel Group provides management and investment services to 25 hotel properties in the United States. Properties include Radisson, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Holiday Inn, Comfort Inn, Best Western, Best Inn, Microtel and independent hotels.