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Boykin Management Company Assumes Management
of the Historic Crowne Plaza Quaker Square
in Akron, Ohio

Cleveland, Ohio, March 26, 2003 � Effective January 1, 2003 Boykin Management Company officially assumed day-to-day management operations of the unique and distinctive Crowne Plaza Quaker Square in Akron, Ohio.

A local landmark for nearly 30 years, the Crowne Plaza Quaker Square is undoubtedly, one of the most unique properties in the Midwestern U.S. The hotel, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was constructed from 19th century mills and silos, which marked the beginnings of the famed Quaker Oats Company. The hotel features 190 luxurious guest rooms, unique restaurants and a nostalgic General Store, and nearly 80,000 square feet of flexible meeting, conference, and entertainment space.  The Crowne Plaza Quaker Square accommodates groups ranging in size from 15 to 2,000 persons in a variety of comfortable and well-equipped meeting/banquet rooms and the new 26,000 square foot Quaker Station. Quaker Station, which opened in February of 2001, is fast becoming a preferred venue for large catering and banquet functions serving the northern Ohio area.

The hotel is owned by Quaker Square Properties, and has been fully renovated and offers an exceptional rooms product, within a unique setting.  Quaker Square restaurants include the Trackside Dining Room, Trackside Grille, The Whistle Stop Tavern � a lodge style pub, The Pie Factory, and a Subway Shop.  Portions of the second, third and fourth floors of the commercial space are leased to office tenants. 

The Boykin organization brings proven expertise in managing full-service hotels with extensive food and beverage operations to the Crowne Plaza Quaker Square, as this facility has one of the largest and most unique banquet and catering operations in Ohio.  Our knowledge of the Ohio market and presence in Cleveland (only 45 minutes from the hotel) will enable us to bring extra attention and staffing to support Quaker Square.  The renowned �Jack�s Steakhouse� at the Cleveland Airport Marriott and the outstanding catering reputation enjoyed by the Marriott Columbus North (both Boykin hotels) will add to the momentum of the Crowne Plaza Quaker Square in achieving its goal of becoming a premier lodging and food service destination catering to area companies, associations and local area residents. 

Quaker Square has enjoyed a successful history in serving its customers and guests, and we are committed to carrying on this tradition, providing the attention and level of service to hotel guests and patrons, creating what we believe will be truly a �memorable� experience. 

Boykin Management Company develops and operates first-class, full & limited service hotels and resorts throughout the United States.   Since 1958, Boykin has built a leadership reputation in the hotel industry with a solid foundation of experience in hotel operation, management, and development.  Including the Crowne Plaza Quaker Square, Boykin operates 24 hotels, with 6,158 rooms in 11 states, with hotels operating under the Crowne Plaza, Marriott, Hilton, Embassy Suites, Doubletree, Holiday Inn, Radisson, Quality Suites, Hampton Inn, Days Inn and Red Roof Inn affiliations. In addition to our franchise-affiliated hotels, Boykin operates six independent hotels and resorts. 

 

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Contact:
Grant Sabroff
Boykin Hospitality
216/430-1282


 
Also See Boykin Lodging Investing $20 million in The Executive Plaza Hotel Chicago / Jan 2002
Kelco/FB Ocean Point LLC, Owners of Ocean Point Resort and Club, a 166-unit Condominium Hotel, Select Boykin Hospitality as Management Company / Feb 2002


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