News for the Hospitality Executive |
Merrillville, IN – April 6,
2012 – White Lodging Services is pleased to announce the
134-suite Residence Inn Indianapolis
Downtown on the Canal located at 350 W. New York St. and the
114-room
Courtyard by Marriott located at 10200 Champion Farms Drive in
Louisville, KY have undergone complete renovations of guest
rooms and public spaces. The properties have been transformed and
designed to enhance the comfort and lifestyle of travelers on
the road today. The newly refreshed hotels, owned by RLJ Lodging Trust
offer guests flexible spaces and amenities to
help maintain a healthy balance and routine while traveling.
ABOUT THE RESIDENCE INN INDIANAPOLIS DOWNTOWN ON THE CANAL Located near a variety of downtown attractions such as The Children’s Museum, the Indianapolis Zoo, White River State Park, Lucas Oil Stadium, Banker’s Life Field House and the Indianapolis Convention Center, the hotel is a perfect rest stop for the city. The Residence Inn Indianapolis Downtown on the Canal is also located 8 miles from Indianapolis International Airport. “When on the road for an extended period, our guests need space to spread out, to maintain their life’s pace and restore their energy,” said Diane Mayer, vice president and global brand manager, Residence Inn. “Residence Inn offers a seamless blend of modern style and functionality that allows them to settle in and thrive.” The spacious, residential-style suites offer accommodations that are larger than traditional hotel guestrooms. The spacious layout provides separate zones where guests can relax, work, eat, and sleep, thereby maintaining their routines while away from home. The updated kitchens outfitted with full-sized refrigerators and stainless steel appliances make living on the road easier for both business travelers on long stays and families on holiday. With a larger, expansive workspace, free high speed Internet access, and a multitude of easily accessible outlets, guests are able to work efficiently throughout the suite. Thirty-seven inch flat screen televisions and luxurious bathrooms with extra storage space make it possible for travelers to live and rest comfortably. Conveying the same feeling of comfortable living on the road, the hotel’s re-designed public spaces have been transformed into multi-functional living spaces where guests can relax or collaborate on their own terms. The new open communal living space allows guests to connect with friends, family or colleagues in a modern living room style lounge and around the firepit in the outdoor open-air living room. Free Wi-Fi and private “nooks” with personal high-definition flat screen televisions provide a private/public work space outside of the suite. With more than 620 hotels in North America, Europe and South America, Residence Inn, a Marriott power brand credited with introducing the extended-stay lodging segment 37 years ago, offers guests lower rates for longer stays. With a free hot breakfast offered every day that features a variety of quality items and healthy alternatives, Residence Inn helps guests prepare for the day ahead and maintain a healthy balance while on the road. In addition to the robust free hot breakfast offering, other valuable amenities include grocery delivery service, 24-hour market, fully functional kitchens in each suite, fitness room and guest laundry room. The five-story hotel offers an indoor swimming pool and 1480 square feet of meeting space For more information or reservations, call the Residence Inn Indianapolis Downtown on the Canal directly at (317) 822-0840, the toll-free number at 1-800-236-2427 or visit the web site at http://www.residenceinnindianapolis.com. “From day one, Courtyard has prided itself as a brand that listens to what travelers want from a hotel,” said Janis Milham, vice president, Global Brand Manager, Courtyard by Marriott. “Guests want more control and choice with services and amenities that create a healthy balance between working and relaxing. We redefined the Courtyard lobby so it invites guests to get out of their rooms to work, socialize or for entertainment, whether traveling alone or with colleagues.” Located near the Springhurst Towne Center & The Summit retail shopping malls, Tinseltown USA Movie Theatre, and within walking distance of several of Louisville’s best dining options close by, the hotel is great if you’re staying for business or pleasure. The Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Northeast is located 14.7 miles from the Louisville International Airport. The open, bright and contemporary new Courtyard hotel lobby welcomes guests with vivid contrasting colors, including blue, green, orange and red. Flexible seating options range from a communal table in the middle of the action, to more private media booths with high-definition televisions, to a more intimate, semi-enclosed lounge area. A signature element of the new lobby is the exclusive GoBoard® technology, a 52-inch LCD touch screen packed with local information, maps, weather, and news, business and sports headlines. Guests can navigate using the touch screen to find restaurants, local attractions and directions. Guests can connect to free WiFi, and there are ample electrical outlets throughout the lobby to power digital devices. The enlarged business library features two complimentary computer terminals along with a free printer and separate computer stations dedicated to printing airline boarding passes and checking flight status. Dining has been completely redesigned with The Bistro – Eat. Drink. Connect.; offering casual, flexible seating; easier access to food and higher quality, healthier menu options for breakfast; and light evening fare, including snacks, wine and beer so guests can unwind. The MarketTM, a 24/7 shop for snacks, beverages and sundries, is always open for late-night cravings or the toothpaste you forgot to pack. “Courtyard Louisville Northeast, the area’s premium hotel, provides an environment that is smart with energizing choices so that our guest can make the most of their time on the road and the most of themselves,” said general manager Don McNew. “We strive to accommodate our guests’ needs to stay connected, productive and refreshed during their stay.” The four-story hotel features the new Bistro restaurant, 1,200 square feet of totally renovated flexible meeting space that can accommodate 68 people, as well as an indoor pool, a modernized state-of-the-art fitness center with brand new equipment, guest laundry, business center and The Market, a 24/7 shop for snacks and beverages. For more information or reservations call the Courtyard Louisville Northeast hotel directly at (502) 429-9293 or visit the website http://www.marriott.com/sdfne. ABOUT WHITE LODGING SERVICES White Lodging Services Corporation was established in 1985 and is headquartered in Merrillville, Indiana. White Lodging is a fully integrated hotel ownership, development, and operations company – a recognized leader that has defined and cultivated the ability to achieve consistent, sustainable growth among mid- to large-scale hotels across the country. Its current portfolio consists of over 158 hotels in 20 states and encompasses representation of the following leading brands: Marriott International, Inc., Hilton Worldwide, Hyatt Global, Starwood Hotels and Resorts, InterContinental Hotel Group, and Carlson Hotels Worldwide. For more information about White Lodging, please visit www.whitelodging.com or call 219-472-2861. ABOUT RLJ LODGING TRUST RLJ Lodging Trust is a self-advised, publicly traded real estate investment trust focused on acquiring premium-branded, focused service and compact full-service hotels. The Company's portfolio consists of 141 hotels in 20 states and the District of Columbia, with a total of more than 20,600 rooms. Additional information may be found on the Company's website: http://rljlodgingtrust.com
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Contact: Don McNew General Manager Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Northeast (502) 429-9293 [email protected] Residence Inn Indianapolis Downtown on the Canal Victoria J. Wicks (317) 822-0840 [email protected] |