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Davidson Hotel Company Announces Completion of $20 Million Renovation of Holiday Inn Stamford Downtown
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Davidson Hotel Company, one of the
nation's largest hotel management companies, today announced the completion of
a $20 million renovation of the 380-room Holiday Inn Stamford Downtown. To
commemorate the event, the hotel held a special ribbon-cutting ceremony
attended by Stamford Mayor Dannel Malloy, officials ofDavidson and Rockbridge
Capital, joint venture owners of the property, and InterContinental Hotels
Group, the franchisor.Davidson also manages the hotel.
The comprehensive renovation included a complete redesign of the hotel's
public spaces, front facade, meeting facilities, guest rooms and suites. The
existing porte-cochere, landscaping and parking garage frontage were enhanced
to create a more welcoming feel. The lobby lounge, front desk and pool were
relocated and outfitted with new hard and soft goods that enhance the dramatic
appearance of the soaring atrium lobby. Additionally, the hotel received a
new state-of-the-art health club with an indoor lap pool. Guest rooms also
received new hard and soft goods. DiLeonardo International was the design
firm, StudioAD was the architect and Shakman Construction was the primary
contractor.
"With the completion of the $20 million renovation, we believe the Holiday
Inn Stamford Downtown is well positioned to serve the corporate, leisure and
group/meeting needs of Stamford and Fairfield County," said John A. Belden,
Davidson's president and chief executive officer. "The property's 'like-new'
condition creates an appealing alternative for both business and leisure
travelers to the area."
Located at 700 E. Main Street, the 10-story hotel is within walking
distance of more than 75 restaurants, clubs and restaurants, as well as the
Stamford railroad station and just miles from Westchester County Airport. The
property features 20,000 square feet of meeting space, on-site guest laundry
facilities and a full-service business center. The new 700 Main restaurant
specializes in American cuisine. Guest rooms are equipped with complimentary
high speed, wireless Internet access.
"What we have is essentially a brand new hotel within the walls of an
existing building," said Mike Bennett, hotel general manager. "There is
almost no resemblance to our old facility. From the look of our upgraded
entrance on Main Street with its new façade, as well as the reception area and
spacious marbled lobby, cutting edge business center, stylish bistro and cafe,
to the well-appointed guest rooms and formal meeting rooms and ballroom, this
is truly an exceptional property for both Stamford and the Holiday Inn brand."
About Davidson Hotel Company
Headquartered inMemphis, Tenn., Davidson Hotel Company is an award-
winning, full-service hotel owner and third-party management company that
provides management, development/renovation, acquisition, consulting and
accounting expertise for the hospitality industry. The company currently owns
and/or manages 34 upscale, independent and branded hotels with more than 9,600
rooms acrossthe United States, including such affiliations as Westin,
Sheraton, Hyatt, Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Embassy Suites, Doubletree,
Marriott, Renaissance, Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn. Additional information
onDavidson may be found at the company's Web site, www.davidsonhotels.com.
Contact:
Cyndi Norwood Jerry Daly, Chris Daly (media)
Davidson Hotel Company Daly Gray Public Relations
(901) 821-4155 (703) 435-6293
cnorwood@davidsonhotels.com jerry@dalygray.com
SOURCE Davidson Hotel Company
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