Crowne Plaza to Open Eighth Property in Ohio
Major conversion located in Toledo's Central Business District
MARCH 15, 2007. IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) announced plans to open a 241-room Crowne Plaza hotel in Toledo, Ohio, by year-end 2007. The contemporary 14-story property, previously a Wyndham Hotel, is owned by Paradise Hospitality, Inc. and will be managed by Lane Hospitality, under a license agreement with a company in the InterContinental Hotels Group.
'We are thrilled to welcome Crowne Plaza Toledo-Downtown to our Midwestern hotel portfolio,' said Kevin Kowalski, vice president, Brand Management, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, North America. 'Since this new property will be located in the heart of the Central Business District, we are confident Toledo business travelers will enjoy and appreciate our industry leading meetings services and Sleep Advantage program.'
The planned Crowne Plaza Toledo-Downtown will offer top-notch facilities and services, including 18,600 sq.-ft. of meeting and banquet space with a 10,992 sq.-ft. ballroom; a 7000 sq-ft. restaurant and lounge; an indoor swimming pool; and state-of-the-art fitness center. Located in the heart of the Central Business District (CBD), the hotel will be located between Interstates 75 and 280, in close proximity to three Fortune 500 Companies: Owens Illinois, Owens-Corning Fiberglass and Dana Corporation. The address of the hotel will be Two Seagate Summit St.
The Crowne Plaza Toledo-Downtown will feature the brand's Sleep Advantage which is available at all Crowne Plaza hotels in the Americas. The Sleep Advantage encompasses the entire sleep experience, from training staff on how to create and maintain a restful environment to providing innovative products and services. Program components include new bedding, guaranteed wake-up calls, designated quiet zones, night lights, drape clips, sleep CDs, sleep tips and amenities such as eye masks, ear plugs and lavender spray.
Also consistent with the Crowne Plaza brand, the hotel will offer a comprehensive meetings package to ensure a seamless planning process and exceptional meeting experience consisting of three key components: a Two-Hour Response Guarantee, Crowne Meetings Director and a Meetings Daily Debrief. All meeting rooms at the Crowne Plaza Toledo-Downtown will feature complimentary wireless high speed Internet access.
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