Homewood Opens Hotel in Littleton, CO
OCTOBER 14, 2008. Homewood Suites by Hilton, the international brand of all-suite, residential-style hotels, today announced the opening of its newest property in the southwest Denver suburb of Littleton, Colorado. The 84-suite hotel is owned and managed by Granite Hospitality, LLC.
"In spite of the downturn in the economy, we continue to see strong demand in the extended stay hotel segment and feel this property helps to fill a need in the south Denver suburban area," said Jeanette Ridl, general manager. "Whether traveling for business, for leisure, or with the entire family, at Homewood Suites, guests are made to feel at home with standard amenities such as fully equipped kitchens, complimentary, high-speed wireless Internet access, and separate living and sleeping areas."
Ridl brings more than two decades of experience in hotel management to the Homewood Suites Denver-Littleton in positions ranging from sales manager to general manager. Additionally, she has an extensive background with the Hilton Family of brands. Assisting Ridl as director of sales is Shana Martin, who has worked in the hospitality sales and operations for 18 years. Like Ridl, Martin has worked for several Hilton brands, including Hampton Inn^a, Hampton Inn & Suites^a, and Embassy Suites^a.
Additional guest amenities include a daily complimentary Suite Start^a hot breakfast in the hotel's hospitality center-the "Lodge"-a Welcome Home^a reception featuring a complimentary light meal and beverages Monday-Thursday evenings, an executive business center, exercise facilities and a 24-hour on-site pantry. The Homewood Suites Denver-Littleton also offers a swimming pool, sports court, business center, and two meeting rooms totaling 1,000 square feet.
Located at 7630 Shaffer Parkway, the four-story hotel is conveniently situated in the picturesque foothills southwest of downtown Denver with easy access to all major freeways. The property is near major employers, including Lockheed Martin, Siemens, and Lucent Technologies, as well as a variety of parks and other recreational activities.
To make reservations at a Homewood Suites by Hilton hotel, travelers can visit the Homewood Suites Web site at homewoodsuites.com or call 1-800-CALL-HOME.
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