Acquisitions & Hotel Openings

Noble House Adds Pelican Grand Beach Resort to its Luxury Collection

SEATTLE, WaA February 13, 2012 - Noble House Hotels & Resorts, Ltd. - a collection of luxury hotels and resorts - has assumed management of Pelican Grand Beach Resort in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; a partnership with owner, Jefast Hotels, LLC. The resort is the 17th addition to the Noble House Hotels & Resorts (NHHR) hospitality portfolio, which includes properties nationwide.

“Adding to our outstanding collection of hotels and resorts, NHHR’s goal is to enhance the guest experience and make this property the most recognizable beachfront hotel in Fort Lauderdale,” said Mike Benecke, Noble House president. “We are thrilled to partner with this distinctive property and welcome it to the Noble House Hotels collection.”

One of only five hotels directly on the water in Fort Lauderdale, the Pelican Grand Beach Resort offers an unmatched beach experience coupled with Old Florida grandeur. Whether watching a stunning sunrise from private balconies, enjoying a meal oceanfront at signature North Ocean Grille, or floating down Fort Lauderdale’s only lazy river, vacationers are encompassed by the unrivaled location of the resort. Guests awake to sounds of waves crashing ashore from one of 156 resort guest rooms before basking in the sun along a 500-foot stretch of private beach, complete with complimentary chairs and umbrellas for the ultimate “toes in the sand” relaxation.

Pelican Grand Beach Resort offers 7,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor oceanfront event space for every occasion. Attendees escape the ordinary with rooftop capabilities complete with magnificent skyline views of Fort Lauderdale Beach and enjoy a hassle-free getaway equipped for all their post-meeting needs; including “The Emporium,” an old-fashioned ice cream parlor, and specialty cocktails at Postcards Lounge around the zero-entry pool.

With a philosophy that emphasizes “location, distinction and soul,” Noble House Hotels & Resorts illustrates the appearance of individuality. Identifying each property for its culture and appeal, Noble House is unwavering in its dedication to create and manage unique, quality properties that reflect and make profound contributions to their communities, staying true to the local history, culture and ambiance that defines each region.

For more information on Noble House Hotels & Resorts, visit www.noblehousehotels.com

About Noble House Hotels & Resorts

Noble House Hotels & Resorts, Ltd., is a privately held hotel ownership and management company in business for more than 30 years. Founded in 1979 by Patrick R. Colee, Noble House began as a commercial property development group, but for the last 25 years, the company has concentrated exclusively on hotel ownership and management. The Seattle, Washington, based company owns and manages boutique hotels and resorts spanning the four coastal corners of the U.S., including the newly refurbished Riviera Palm Springs, Little Palm Island Resort & Spa in the Florida Keys, The Edgewater in Seattle, Washington, and Hotel Viking in Newport, R.I. For more information or to book reservations, visit www.NobleHouseHotels.com.

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