Indianapolis Airport Hotel to be Renovated
To be Upgraded to Full-service Ramada Brand
INDIANAPOLIS, IN, July 6, 2006. - Officials of the former Hampton Inn hotel near the Indianapolis International Airport today announced that the 131-room property has been converted to a full-service Ramada and will undergo a $250,000 renovation. The renovation is expected to be complete by September 30, 2006.
Renovations include the addition of the upgraded Ramada bedding package to all guestrooms, featuring a new Serta(R) mattress with luxurious triple sheeting. Also, a convenience mart will be added to the property, containing sundry items, snacks, as well as frozen and fresh food options. The new Ramada hotel will be the first hotel in the airport area to offer double queen rooms instead of full-size double bedded rooms.
"We believe this hotel will better serve the airport market as a Ramada, and we look forward to providing quality lodging and service for the growing number of business and vacationing travelers visiting Indianapolis," said Robert Kolpien, general manager.
The Ramada Indianapolis Airport is located one mile from the Indianapolis International Airport at 5601 Fortune Circle West. Hotel amenities include complimentary airport shuttle, breakfast and high-speed internet access, as well as a full-service business center. Reservations can be made by calling, toll-free, (800) 2-RAMADA or online at http://www.the.ramada.com/indianpolis17666. The Ramada Indianapolis Airport is managed by Interstate Hotels & Resorts, the nation's largest independent hotel management company.
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