Hilton Charlotte University Place Earns Outstanding Grade from Hilton Worldwide
Seventh Consecutive Time
Philadelphia, PA - August 25, 2011 - The Hilton Charlotte University Place has been awarded an overall Green Zone/Outstanding grade for the seventh consecutive time due to its excellent results during the most recent Product Evaluation conducted in July by Hilton's Senior Quality Auditor. The Hilton Charlotte University Place is owned and managed by UPH Lakeside, LP, an operating affiliate of GF Management, one of the nation's leading hospitality management and development companies based in Center City Philadelphia, PA.
This honor demonstrates the consistency of the entire Hotel team, as well as management's commitment to maintaining excellent standards for products and guest services. “The persistent dedication by management and the Hotel staff forms the foundation that permits such excellent customer service. We are proud of our team and appreciate the recognition from Hilton Worldwide,” states Ken Kochenour, President and CEO of GF Management, in response to a congratulatory letter from Hilton Worldwide addressing the Hotel in a class of “the Best of the Best.”
About Hilton Charlotte University Place
The Hotel overall encompasses 20,000 square feet of equipped with wireless Internet, in room breakfast, and numerous other in room amenities. eeting space, business center, on-site full service restaurant, fitness and health center, outdoor swimming pool, and playground.
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 more than 115 hospitality assets under management, including hotels, resorts, conference centers, catering facilities, condominiums and golf courses in 32 states, GF Management, through affiliates, specializes in third-party management, receiverships, asset management and advisory services for a variety of private, institutional and banking clients. Many of GF's core hospitality assets within the property portfolio are owned by its principals and therein provide the strength and balance of ownership and management. 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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