GF Management Affiliate to Manage DoubleTree Philadelphia West
PHILADELPHIA, PA January 12, 2011 - GF Management, one of the nation's fastest growing hospitality management and development companies, announces that its affiliated company, DOPA Associates, LLC, has been named manager of the DoubleTree Guest Suites Philadelphia West, located in Plymouth Meeting, PA. DOPA Associates assumed management of the hotel on Monday, December 20, 2010.
With its corporate headquarters located in Center City Philadelphia, GF Management and its affiliates have ample resources to effect a smooth transition into the hotel. Ken Kochenour, Founder, President and CEO of GF Management, stated: “We are always pleased to add high-quality properties into our growing portfolio. But we are especially proud that the addition of this DoubleTree represents our fourteenth hotel in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Thanks to the hard work of our transition team and the existing property staff, the transition was seamless with no disruption in operations.”
The DoubleTree Guest Suites Philadelphia West is located in a quiet suburb just outside of historic Philadelphia. The 253-room all-suite hotel offers spacious layouts with living room and separate master bedroom, as well as an onsite business center, indoor pool and fully-equipped exercise room with sauna. The Hotel also features 8,000 square feet of meeting space sprawling over seven meeting and banquet rooms. Additionally, the Hotel offers two dining options, the Brandywine Hunt Club full-service restaurant and the Atrium Lounge for more casual dining.
About GF Management
GF Management is an award-winning, full-service hospitality ownership, management and advisory company founded in 1988 and based in Center City Philadelphia. With approximately 110 hospitality assets under management, including hotels, resorts, conference centers, catering facilities, condominiums and golf courses in 27 states, GF Management, through affiliates, specializes in third-party management as well as receiverships, and asset management and advisory services for a variety of private, institutional and banking clients. GF's property portfolio also includes 14 hospitality assets which are owned by its principles. The Company is currently seeking to expand its portfolio of full-service ownership and management assignments through long-term contracts and joint-venture investment opportunities.
For more information about GF Management call 215-972-2222 or visit www.GFHotels.com.
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