Best Western's Atrea Prototype Continues to Expand
Newest Addition in Plainfield, Indiana
SEPTEMBER 15, 2009 - The third Best Western Atrea hotel, an upper midscale prototype designed to attract business travelers, has recently opened its doors in Plainfield, Ind.
The 67-room Best Western Atrea Airport Inn and Suites, located near Indianapolis International Airport, features a conference room with more than 700 square feet of meeting space, an indoor pool and spa, steam room, business center, 24-hour fitness center and an on-site cocktail lounge. Guests receive free wireless high-speed Internet access and a complimentary hot breakfast.
'The new Best Western Atrea Airport Inn and Suites sets a new standard for guests in Indiana,' said Mark Williams, vice president, North American development for Best Western International. 'With its features designed to make travelers more comfortable and productive on the road, this upper mid-scale concept will make a great lodging choice for guests traveling for business.'
Located near Indiana's capital city, the hotel offers guests easy access to a variety of attractions including Capital Sports Center, Plainfield Common, Lucas Oil Stadium, home of the Indianapolis Colts, Indianapolis Zoo and Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home to the famous Indianapolis 500 mile race. Recreational activities such as tennis, baseball and volleyball are available at nearby Franklin Park. A variety of dining and shopping options are also close by at Metropolis Mall.
Best Western's Atrea prototype was first announced at the brand's annual Convention in October 2007, and hotel developers have since committed to build an additional 28 Atrea properties in both the United States and Canada. Best Western expects three additional Atrea properties to open in 2009 in Conyers, Ga., North Bergen, N.J. and Denton, Texas. Atrea hotels in Calgary and Sherwood Park, Alberta, are expected to open in 2010.
Best Western's Atrea prototype has several features designed to make business travelers more productive, including multifunction community spaces for meetings or social gatherings, which are often missing from upper midscale hotels, and multimedia features in guest rooms.
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