SOUTHINGTON, CT (July 18, 2011) --- Waterford Hotel Group has announced the appointment of Monica Morgan as General Manager of the Residence Inn by Marriott in Southington, CT. As General Manager, Morgan will be responsible for all phases of the hotel’s operations, sales and administration. The 94-room property is professionally managed by Waterford Hotel Group, Inc., a national hotel and convention center management firm.

With more than 10 years of hospitality management experience, Monica joins the Residence Inn Southington team from her most recent position as General Manager for The Litchfield Inn located in Litchfield, CT. She had previously served as General Manager for hotels including Holiday Inn Express, Comfort Inn & Suites and Hampton Inn.

Morgan currently resides in Wolcott, Connecticut with her husband and their 4 children.

“Monica has an impressive track record of effective hospitality management,” commented Rob Winchester, President and COO for Waterford Hotel Group, Inc. “We welcome her to Southington and wish her great success in this new role,” added Winchester.

About Residence Inn by Marriott Southington
The newly renovated 94-suite hotel is designed to attract the extended stay business traveler, as well as the corporate and leisure traveler. The property features studios with Jacuzzis, as well as one and two bedroom suites with fully equipped kitchens, living rooms, and dining areas. Additional hotel amenities include an exercise facility, indoor pool and whirlpool, an outdoor sports court and BBQ area, a business center, meeting facilities, free high speed internet access, daily full hot breakfast buffet, evening social reception and grocery shopping service.

About Waterford Hotel Group
Waterford Hotel Group, Inc., with headquarters in Waterford, CT, currently manages 27 properties in nine states, representing more than 3,500 rooms. Waterford Hotel Group has experience operating virtually every type of hotel property, including limited services properties, all-suite hotels, conference centers, and large full service and resort properties. The company's approach to hotel development and operations is hands-on, and features frequent site visits and constant communication with customers and partners. Additionally, Waterford Hotel Group offers centralized accounting, financial reporting, strategic marketing, human resources, and day-to-day operations management systems to increase market share and profitability at all properties. For more information, visit the company's website at www.waterfordhotelgroup.com.