Atlanta, GA–February 7, 2011 – Atlanta-based Hotel Equities (www.hotelequities.com) recently acquired the management contract for the 58-room Hampton Inn hotel at 203 Hampton Place Ct. in West Jefferson, North Carolina.  West Jefferson, in the northwest corner of the state, is a new market for Hotel Equities (HE). 
 
“We are excited to add another Hampton Inn to our portfolio,” said Hotel Equities Vice President of Operations Tamara Markham.  “We’re proud to bring our award-winning hospitality to guests in a vibrant new market for Hotel Equities.”
 
Located in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, the Hampton Inn-West Jefferson boasts an ideal spot in a picturesque valley in the shadow of Mount Jefferson.  Just minutes from Appalachian State University and only 15 miles from the town of Boone, the hotel appeals to both business and leisure guests.
 
A business center, meeting rooms, plus a fitness center and a pool, make event planning at the hotel easy.  A number of natural outdoor wonders, a variety of wineries and nearby art galleries attract tourists to the area.
 
A complimentary breakfast is available each morning in the breakfast room off the lobby.  The public areas feature an inviting living-room ambiance.
 
Hotel Equities (HE) is an Atlanta-based full-scale hotel management, development and consulting firm. Frederick W. Cerrone, CHA, serves as President and CEO.  HE presently has 44 properties in its portfolio. For more information, visit www.hotelequities.com.