Carlson Country Inn Opens in Wilmington, NC
SEPTEMBER 4, 2008. The new 74-room Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Wilmington Airport at Market Street has opened its doors for business at 4712 New Centre Drive in Wilmington, N.C..
"We're very excited to bring the Country Inns & Suites By Carlson concept to this region," said Steve Mogck, executive vice president of Franchise Operations for Country Inns & Suites By Carlson. "All employees will participate in the Country Inns & Suites 'Be Our Guest' service training program, to ensure consistent delivery of quality customer service at our hotels."
"This new Country Inn & Suites By Carlson is a wonderful addition to our community. We are confident that this recognized brand and lodging concept will help us grow and prosper in the future," said Claudia Wilson, general manager of the Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Wilmington Airport at Market Street. The owner of the hotel is ARAV, LLC.
The hotel features an indoor pool, whirlpool and fitness center. Other amenities include a complimentary hot continental breakfast and a 60 person capacity meeting room with state-of-the-art audio/visual equipment. The hotel offers a variety of guest rooms including standard rooms, studio suites, two room suites and whirlpool suites. All rooms feature complimentary high- speed Internet access, hair dryer, 32" flat panel television, microwave and refrigerator. This Country Inn & Suites property is conveniently located near a number of Wilmington attractions including the University of North Carolina Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach. The hotel is also situated just a few miles from the Wilmington International Airport and is near the New Hanover Airport and Downtown Wilmington.
Country Inns & Suites offers locations that feature traditional architecture and sophisticated residential interior design with hardwood flooring, lobby fireplace and front porch. Each hotel welcomes guests with traditional furnishings that blend rich woods and a contemporary color palate throughout the hotel.
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