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Wyndham Spending $30 Million to Rebrand, 
Renovate Eight Hotels
 
DALLAS - Aug. 5, 1999 -- Wyndham Hotels Resorts, the proprietary brand of Wyndham International, Inc. (NYSE:WYN), will convert and renovate a total of eight properties over the next few weeks, expanding the brand into markets that are key to its continued growth and investing $30.3 million in capital improvements.

The properties that will be converted include the 

  • Marriott Casa Marina Resort/The Reach in Key West, Fla., 
  • Colorado Springs Marriott in Colorado Springs, Colo., 
  • Marriott Arlington in Arlington, Texas, 
  • Marriott Westborough in Westborough, Mass. (a suburb of Boston), 
  • Marriott Andover in Andover, Mass., 
  • Syracuse Marriott in Syracuse, N.Y., 
  • Valley Forge Marriott Suites in Wayne, Pa. and 
  • Roanoke Airport Marriott in Roanoke, Va.
�We are strategically expanding our portfolio to new markets,� said Fred J. Kleisner, President and Chief Operating Officer. �We�re adding momentum to our brand growth and increasing distribution. These assets will receive tremendous benefit from the renovations and rebranding.�
 
    Wyndham Casa Marina Resort  Beach House
    Key West, Fla.
    Converts Oct. 1

    Situated on the largest private beach on the island of Key West, Wyndham Casa Marina Resort Beach House offers guests a private beach, a variety of water sports, two tropical outdoor pools, and an outdoor Jacuzzi.  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. With a total of 461 guest rooms, Wyndham Casa Marina Resort Beach House has more than 11,000 square feet of spacious meeting space, including two ballrooms, four breakout rooms, and two boardrooms. The west lawn and poolside areas boast a panoramic view of the Atlantic Ocean and are perfect for special events and themed parties.

    Wyndham Colorado Springs
    Colorado Springs, Colo.
    Converts Sept. 16

    At an elevation of 6,250 feet, Wyndham Colorado Springs is surrounded by the awesome, natural splendor of the Rocky Mountains. Wyndham Colorado Springs features 311 beautifully decorated guest rooms and 15 meeting rooms with 13,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, including a 7,128 square-foot ballroom. Located just minutes from downtown Colorado Springs, the property also features a fitness center, a spa, and an indoor heated pool.

    Wyndham Arlington DFW Airport South
    Arlington, Texas
    Converts Aug. 24

    Perfectly situated in the center of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, the 310-room Wyndham Arlington has more than 21,200 square feet of versatile meeting space. Among the many features of this meeting space includes a 6,000 square-foot ballroom, a theatre, an exhibit hall, an expansive outdoor pavilion with lush landscape, and a peaceful outdoor waterpark. The 310-room Wyndham Arlington, also features a full-service fitness center, fine dining, a sports bar, and a poolside lounge.

    Wyndham Westborough
    Westborough, Mass.
    Converts Aug. 17

    The 223-room Wyndham Westborough is located just north of the Massachusetts Turnpike in the center of a prominent business community just 15 minutes from Worcester, Mass. With more than 11,400 square feet of flexible meeting space, Wyndham Westborough can accommodate groups of 10 to 1,200. This property also features a full-service fitness center with indoor pool, whirlpool, and sauna, and is close to multiple shopping outlets, historic museums, major attractions, and outdoor recreation.

    Wyndham Andover
    Andover, Mass.
    Converts Aug. 5

    Wyndham Andover is the premier hotel in the Greater Merrimack Valley Area, located just 25 miles from historic Boston and 20 miles from the seacoast, with easy access to Plum Island, Rockport, the New Hampshire White Mountains, Lowell Repertoire Theatre and Rockingham Race Track. With a total of 293 well-appointed guest rooms, Wyndham Andover also has 8,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, including a 7,128 square-foot ballroom. This property also has a fitness center, spa, and an indoor heated pool.

    Wyndham Syracuse
    Syracuse, N.Y.
    Converts Aug. 17
    (not affiliated with the Wyndham Hotel in Manhattan)
    Perfectly situated in the heart of New York State, the recently renovated 250-room Wyndham Syracuse has 10,500 square feet of flexible meeting space, including 12 meeting rooms and a 4,840 square-foot Grand Ballroom. The property is located close to the majestic Adirondack Mountains, and has a fully equipped health club with indoor/outdoor pool, hydrotherapy pool, whirlpool, exercise room and sauna.

    Wyndham Valley Forge
    Wayne, Pa.
    Converts Aug. 5
    Wyndham Valley Forge is conveniently located in Chesterbrook Corporate Center, just minutes from the King of Prussia Shopping Complex, Valley Forge National Park and Longwood Gardens. The property boasts 229 well-appointed guest rooms, which feature distinct living areas including a spacious living room and separate bedroom, minibar and wet bar. The hotel, which is just 25 minutes from many of Philadelphia�s attractions, also has 11 meeting rooms with a total of 5,444 square feet, an indoor swimming pool, whirlpool and sauna.

    Wyndham Roanoke Airport
    Roanoke, Va.
    Converts Aug. 24
    Surrounded by the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains, Wyndham Roanoke offers 320 well-appointed guest rooms with breathtaking mountain views and access to the landscaped courtyard. Health and fitness amenities include indoor and outdoor pools, a full-service fitness center, sauna, whirlpool, lighted tennis courts, and a nearby 18-hole championship golf course. Over 12,000 square feet of flexible meeting space accommodates groups from 20 to 900.

Wyndham International, Inc. owns, leases, manages and franchises primarily upscale and luxury hotel and resort properties and provides management services for third-party owned hotels and resorts. Wyndham�s three operating divisions, Grand Bay Hotels Resorts, the Wyndham Hotel Group, and Performance Management Services, represent a combined portfolio of 318 hotels and resorts with a total of more than 74,000 rooms in 38 states as well as Canada, the Caribbean and Europe.
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Contact:
Wyndham Hotels  Resorts
Darcie Brossart, 214/863-1335
[email protected]
or
Analyst Inquiries:
Paul Keung, 
V.P. of Finance, Investor Relations
214/863-1265
 
Also See: By 1999, Wyndham's Florida Portfolio Will Include Eight Premium Hotels / Sept 1998 
Wyndham International Commences Franchise Program; Six Brands Available / Jan 1999 

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