Conversion of Former Prime Hotel Part of Management Agreement Between Carlson Hotels Worldwide and H
CHICAGO, IL, June 29, 2005. Country Inns & Suites By Carlson, part of Carlson Hotels Worldwide, today announced the 143-room hotel located at 1837 Center Point Circle in Naperville, Ill., has been rebranded as the new Country Inn & Suites By Carlson-Naperville. The conversion of the former Prime hotel is part of an agreement between Hospitality Properties Trust (HPT), a major hotel industry real estate investment trust, and Carlson Hotels Worldwide, a leading hotel management, franchise and ownership company operating nearly 900 locations in 69 countries under five different brands. Carlson Hotels Worldwide has already assumed management responsibilities of this property.
"This hotel has a rich history in the Chicagoland area and limitless potential to be a leading hotel in the market," said General Manager Scott Gibson. "With great proximity to area attractions, beautiful guestrooms and an indoor pool area, we have all the essential ingredients to create one of the finest hotels in the region. We're looking forward to our new association with Country Inns & Suites, and plan to fully leverage the brand's track record of success."
"As part of the Country Inns & Suites organization, this new hotel not only provides an additional choice for our customers, it also adds strength to the global presence of our brand," said Nancy Johnson, executive vice president and brand leader of Country Inns & Suites By Carlson. "We will support this property by providing access to our proven business-buildingtools and strategies, including customer relationship management (CRM); Curtis-C, the company's award-winning global reservation system; membership in the patented Look To Book program, the industry's most recognized travel agent reward program; participation in goldpoints plus, our new guest loyalty program; and access to the $800 million purchasing power of Provisions, Carlson's global procurement division," Johnson added.
Within minutes of Chicago, Naperville offers a vast array of history, culture and nightlife. Located just south of the East-West High-Tech Corridor, the new Country Inn & Suites By Carlson-Naperville is close to business, shopping, dining and the area's best attractions.
Carefully detailed guestrooms offer conveniences like high-speed wired or wireless Internet access and voice mail. The hotel also offers a lobby lounge - complete with a fireplace and library overlooking a beautifully landscaped garden; a fitness center, including steam room; and an indoor pool. Following the conversion process, this new Country Inn & Suites hotel will feature residential architecture and home-like interior design with highlights that include hardwood flooring, lobby fireplace and front porch.
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