Hotel Equities Opens a Candlewood in Fort Myers, FL
APRIL 1, 2009 - Atlanta-based Hotel Equities (HE) recently expanded operations into Fort Myers, Florida by adding the Candlewood Suites to its growing portfolio. HE opened and will manage the four-story, 120-room hotel that is conveniently located near the beach and the gateway to Sanibel Island at 9740 Commerce Center Court, in Fort Myers.
The Candlewood Suites marks the second hotel under the company's management in Florida. In February, Hotel Equities opened the Hotel Indigo-Miami Lakes on the east coast.
"We are pleased to add a second Candlewood Suites hotel to our award-winning portfolio," said Hotel Equities President & CEO Fred Cerrone. "We have a great location for baseball fans, near the spring training facilities of the Minnesota Twins and the Boston Red Sox."
The Candlewood Suites-Fort Myers is an extended stay hotel featuring a fully equipped kitchen, a large workspace, and Comfort of Home Bedding Collection in each suite. Standard amenities in the all-suites property include a guest laundry facility, an exercise room and an outdoor pool. Complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access, a business center with copy and fax services, plus meeting space and more make this hotel a popular choice with both business and leisure travelers.
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