Construction Starts on Shilo Inn
Adjacent to the Killeen, TX Civic Conference and Convention Center
PORTLAND, OR, April 21, 2006. Shilo Inns is excited to announce the groundbreaking of the newest crown jewel in their portfolio - the full-service 160-room Shilo Inn Suites Hotel and restaurant in Killeen, Texas. Located adjacent to the Killeen Civic Conference and Convention Center, the official ground breaking ceremony was at 10am, Wednesday April 5, 2006.
The Shilo Inn Suites Hotel - Killeen will feature state-of-the-art amenities including free high speed internet access and Flat Screen TV's, spacious suites with adjoining kitchens fully equipped with modern stainless steel appliances. Catering to Killeen's business travelers and vacationers alike, the hotel offers over 7,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space, a full service restaurant, lounge and cigar bar, exercise and fitness center, indoor pool, two spacious spas (indoor and outdoor), as well as a sauna and a steam room.
"Killeen Texas holds special memories for my family," says Mark Hemstreet, owner of Shilo Inns. "My father, Jim Hemstreet actually received his basic training at Fort Hood. The Shilo team and I see a bright future and wonderful relationship between Shilo Inns and the city of Killeen. We look forward to working with the Killeen Civic Conference and Convention Center, Killeen Economic Development Corporation, The Chamber of Commerce and other business leaders as we develop this exceptional hotel, which should attract more tourism for businesses throughout the city." As a major employer in over 40 U.S. cities, Shilo continues to enjoy a leadership role in the communities it serves and will play a vital role in Killeen's business community.
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