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| Branson, MO.,
November 16,
2011 – HCW, LLC, a real estate development company is
excited to announce
they have opened the doors on their 9th hotel and 2nd convention
center.
Partnered with the city of Manhattan, KS, construction of the new
Hilton
Garden Inn Hotel & Conference Center began in early 2009. Both the
hotel
and conference center are located along South 3rd Street, just off
Route
18 in the Downtown Entertainment District of Manhattan, KS. The
upscale,
135-room Hilton Garden Inn is connected to a 30,000 square foot
conference
center. This project is part of Manhattan’s South End
Redevelopment Project
which will include the Flint Hills Discovery Center, scheduled to open
Spring
2012. The hotel is managed by Kinseth Hospitality Corporation
(KHC), an
Iowa based hotel development and management company.
“HCW Manhattan, LLC is proud to be a partner with the City of Manhattan on what will be the finest conference center and hotel in all of Northern Kansas. We look for this entire project to be a huge success for the City of Manhattan,” says Richard E. Huffman, CEO - HCW Manhattan, LLC. The full-service hotel and conference center is now the premium meeting facility in Manhattan. The conference center features flexible meeting space, the latest audio visual services, and professional catering for events with up to 1000 guests. The modern design of the conference center creates a unique atmosphere for event guests. A variety of colored, energy-efficient LED ceiling lights in meeting rooms and light boxes in the grand hall can be changed to enhance the mood of each event. Native limestones are used throughout the hotel and conference center as well as the unique colors and textures found in the Manhattan area. The natural beauty of the area’s landscape and native history are represented in various paintings throughout the center. Several events have already been booked at the at the Conference Center, the first scheduled for November 17, 2011. To book your event call 785.532.9116. www.manhattanconferencecenter.com The Hilton Garden Inn Manhattan Hotel & Conference Center connects to a three-tier, 440-space parking garage via a climate controlled indoor walkway. The new Manhattan Conference Center garage has the area’s first state of the art energy-efficient LED lighting. Outside and across the street from the hotel and conference center, the city plans to add landscaping, sidewalks, street-scaping, decorative lighting, and an outdoor water feature. Situated just minutes from Kansas State University, Colbert Hills, and Sunset Zoo the Hilton Garden Inn Manhattan will provide the amenities to ensure guests sleep deep, stay fit, eat well, work smart and treat themselves while on the road. Guests will stay productive with both wired and WiFi Internet access in guest rooms and public spaces. The hotel also features an ergonomic Mirra® desk chair by Herman Miller; a spacious and clutter-free work desk; and two speaker telephones equipped with data ports and voice mail. Guests will also benefit from the complimentary 24-hour business center, featuring Print Spots™ remote printing which allows wireless printing from any laptop or PDA. Guests can start off their day with a cooked-to-order breakfast featuring omelets, fruit, breads and the brand’s signature waffle in the Great American Grill® restaurant. Enjoy local events and games in the restaurant bar on our flat screen televisions. The restaurant also serves cocktails and dinner, as well as evening room service. The Pavilion Pantry® is open 24 hours and features a complete selection of salty snacks, sweet treats, cold beverages as well as freshly prepared, frozen and microwaveable packaged items. Other hotel amenities include: a glass-enclosed Pavilion lobby featuring a comfortable lounge area with a television and fireplace; on-site guest laundry; an easy-to-set alarm clock that allows guests to play their portable CD or MP3 player; an in-room “hospitality center” with a mini fridge, microwave oven and coffee maker; a sitting area with an easy chair and ottoman; a hair dryer; and an iron and ironing board. The hotel’s recreational facilities consist of a fitness center with state-of-the-art cardiovascular and strength training equipment, as well as an indoor swimming pool and whirlpool. The hotel also features Varney’s Gift Shop, the world’s largest retailer of K-State apparel, gear, gifts, and souvenirs. Serving Kansas State University since 1890. www.varneys.com The Hilton Garden Inn hotel and Manhattan Conference Center participate in Hilton HHonors®, the only hotel rewards program that offers Points & Miles® and No Blackout Dates. Call 785.532.9116 or visit www.manhattanks.hgi.com to book your room or event at the New Hilton Garden Inn Manhattan Hotel & Conference Center! HCW, LLC is a nationwide development company with offices in Wichita, KS., Branson, MO., and Phoenix, AZ. HCW, LLC is widely known for its unique ability to assess the needs and wishes of a community and bring esthetically appropriate development that blends with the best features of each community. For more information about HCW, LLC please visit www. HCWDevelopment.com or call 417.332.3443. Kinseth Hospitality Corporation now owns and/or operates ninety-eight hotels, and thirteen chain-affiliated restaurants, in thirteen Midwestern states. For more information regarding KHC please visit www.kinseth.com or call 319-626-5600. |
| Contact: Crystal L. Hansel E-Commerce / Web Manager Kinseth Hospitality Companies 2 Quail Creek Circle North Liberty, Iowa 52317 t: 319.626.8346 | c: 319.423.0500 f: 319.626.8350 | e: [email protected] |