DALLAS - Oct. 1, 1999 - Two landmark Key West, Fla., properties
have been united into a single Wyndham Resort complex, according to James
D. Carreker, chairman and chief executive officer of Wyndham International,
Inc. (NYSE:WYN).
The former Marriott Casa Marina Resort and the adjacent Marriott Reach
have been combined to create the 461-room Wyndham Casa Marina Resort Beach
House. Upon completion of an $8.5 million renovation the hotel will be
a premier resort within the growing Wyndham branded portfolio. The
hotel, opened in 1921 as Flagler�s Grand Resort, is listed on the National
Historic Register. Owned and managed by Wyndham, it is the brand�s ninth
property in Florida and first in the Key West market.
�In less than two years, we have added eight Florida properties to our
Wyndham brand, equaling more than 5,000 additional guest rooms,� Carreker
said. �We were looking for a resort in Key West to continue our strategic
growth in Florida�s major markets, and the addition of the historic Wyndham
Casa Marina definitely fits our upscale standards for a Wyndham Resort.�
�We are committed to enhancing this property to take it from a fine
regional resort to a world-class resort,� said Brian Gamache, president
of Wyndham Resorts. Gamache said the $8.5 million upgrade of Wyndham Casa
Marina will include:
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Renovation of all public spaces, including arrival experience and all FB
outlets.
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Renovation of meeting space.
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An upgrade of the pool area to become the finest water experience in the
Keys and featuring Wyndham�s new poolside service innovation, the Pool
Concierge.
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Renovation of all guest rooms and corridors of the former Reach.
Situated on the largest private beach in Key West, the combined properties
of the Wyndham Casa Marina Resort Beach House offer guests a variety of
water sports, three tropical outdoor pools, and two whirlpools. Located
at 1500 Reynolds St., the hotel is within walking distance of the Duval
Street shopping district. Complimentary use of the health club, including
sauna and exercise equipment, is also included with every stay, and guests
can visit the massage studio and full-service salon for extra pampering.
The facility boasts three lighted tennis courts and an 18-hole golf course
is nearby.
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Casa Marina Resort Beach House also has more than 15,000 sq. ft. of flexible
meeting space, including three ballrooms, eight breakout rooms, three boardrooms
and an ocean view terrace complimented by ample pre-function areas. The
West Lawn, poolside areas and ocean piers with gazebos at both properties
boast a panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean and are perfect for special
events and themed parties.
Wyndham International, Inc. ranks among the largest branded hotel companies
in the United States. It owns, leases, manages and franchises primarily
upscale and luxury hotels and resorts representing a combined portfolio
of 317 hotels and resorts with a total of more than 74,000 rooms in 38
states as well as Canada, the Caribbean and Europe. |