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Quality Suites Maingate East, the Most Successful Property
of Choice Hotels
in Central Florida, Completes Property Upgrade and Name
Change to Royale Parc Suites
KISSIMMEE, Fla.- January 14, 2008 - The most successful property of Choice Hotels International in Central Florida, the Quality Suites Maingate East, has just completed an extensive, multi-million dollar hotel-wide renovation and upgrade, including a name change to Royale Parc Suites. Royale Parc Suites is the name that both the owners and management feel accurately conveys the �New Orleans French Quarter� style for the 224 guest suites and surroundings. They sought to capture the essence of classic New Orleans - the texture of its architecture, the colors of the garden courtyards, the buzz from the sidewalk cafes, and the grid of filigreed wrought iron � all signature characteristics woven throughout the historic city. To that end, Gary Williams, President & CEO, Coakley Williams Hotel Management Company turned to award-winning architect and designer, Deborah Lelko of Architecture + Design Associates, Inc. All agreed the �townhouse� look of the hotel provided an ideal stepping off point for achieving a New Orleans caché. �The hotel already had elements of French architecture, so the New Orleans theme works perfectly,� said Lelko. �One of the key elements that tie the design together is the use of wrought iron, so reminiscent of the ladders and balconies of the French Quarter.� To achieve this, the five-story atrium is embellished with a ribbon of ornamental wrought iron railing, creating the lacy balcony effect of the French Quarter and providing an enchanting courtyard setting for the hotel�s outdoor dining, pool bar and pool area. �Our goal for the new look is to portray all the nostalgia and charm of an upscale suite hotel in the French Quarter or Garden District of New Orleans,� said Duane Winjum CHA, the hotel�s General Manager. �Guests come to Central Florida for the entertainment value, and we want to provide that, but in a very polished and sophisticated manner. This theme is exactly the setting we desired.� Each of the hotels�s over-sized 224 guest suites received significant upgrades. �The new suite designs are focused on being chic, yet comfortable,� said Winjum. �We know that in addition to location and value, the demand is all about comfort. Our suites have all the appointments of a more luxurious suite than in the past, while maintaining the welcoming, residential feel that is so appealing.� Among the improvements are:
In addition to the indoor dining room, a new gazebo style dining room, the Sidewalk Café, is located in the five-story atrium giving guests the sense of dining in one of the historic city�s famed garden courtyards. Also located in the courtyard atrium is Frenchman�s Cove, a laid back, bayou inspired bar offers complimentary beer, wine, and soft drinks from 5 � 7 each day. Royale Parc Suites is conveniently located just one mile from the entrance to Walt Disney World® Resort, next door to the nostalgic, Disney-inspired town of Celebration. The hotel features complimentary scheduled shuttle transportation to area attractions, nightly manager�s receptions, daily hot & cold breakfast buffet, and wireless Internet access. A Quality Suites® Hotel, Royale Parc Suites is professionally managed by Coakley & Williams Hotel Management Company in Greenbelt, Maryland. The hotel management company currently operates 21 hotels in seven states including the District of Columbia. |
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Royale Parc Suites, Kissimmee
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Also See: | Coakley & Williams Now Managing the Quality Suites Main Gate East, Kissimmee, Florida / Aug 1999 |
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