Pineapple Hospitality Opens Hotel FIVE, Downtown Seattle's Newest Boutique Property
Seattle hotel management company renovates, renames and reopens downtown property
BELLEVUE, WA - June 14, 2011 - Pineapple Hospitality, the newly formed hotel management division of Columbia West Properties in Bellevue, Wash., is pleased to announce the opening of its newest property, Hotel FIVE. Previously the downtown Ramada, Hotel FIVE is an urban industrial-inspired boutique hotel located on 5th and Blanchard in the heart of downtown Seattle.
“We've combined Seattle's unique culture with our signature Pineapple Hospitality service under one roof,” said Michelle Foreman Barnet, president and COO of Columbia West Properties. “Hotel FIVE is a great new place for business and leisure travelers to experience exceptional hospitality in the heart of the city.”
Pineapple Hospitality unveiled the first of two phases of its renovation to the downtown property in May 2011. The first phase of renovations included an updated lobby area and 60 completely renovated guest rooms now featuring hardwood floors, urban industrial art and furnishings designed by Interior Design International in Seattle. The second phase is scheduled to be completed in early 2012.
When both phases are complete, Hotel FIVE will offer 116 urban industrial-inspired guest rooms in the heart of downtown Seattle. Hotel FIVE will be conveniently located near popular tourist attractions like Seattle Center and Pike Place Market, as well as being centered between the business hubs of downtown Seattle and bustling South Lake Union.
Hotel FIVE is managed by Pineapple Hospitality, the new hotel management division of Columbia West Properties, a property management company in Bellevue, Wash.
For more information about Hotel FIVE or to make a reservation, visit http://www.StayPineapple.com or call (866) 866-7977.
About Hotel FIVE
Hotel FIVE, a 116-room boutique hotel, is a newly renovated property located in downtown Seattle. Hotel FIVE opened in May 2011 and offers comfortable accommodations and easy access to many of Seattle's notable attractions and venues. Hotel FIVE is managed by Pineapple Hospitality, a division of Columbia West Properties, and offers an onsite cafe, secure parking and convenient access to public transportation. For more information, please visit http://www.HotelFIVESeattle.com.
About Pineapple Hospitality
Pineapple Hospitality, launched in April 2011, is the hotel management division of Columbia West Properties, a family-owned and operated company headquartered in Bellevue, Wash. Pineapple Hospitality owns and manages four hospitality properties in Seattle, including The Maxwell Hotel, Hotel FIVE, Watertown Hotel and University Inn. Pineapple Hospitality is managed by Columbia West President and COO Michelle Foreman Barnet. For more information, please visit http://www.StayPineapple.com.
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