LBA Hospitality Acquires Management Contract for Hampton Inn Ft. Lauderdale/Downtown Las Olas Area
156-room hotel is a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award winner
FT. LAUDERDALE, FL. August 5, 2015 - Dothan-based LBA Hospitality assumed management of the 156-room Hampton Inn Ft. Lauderdale/Downtown Las Olas Area. The hotel management and development company is proud to add this property to its rapidly expanding portfolio.
In preparation for the management takeover, Chris Clements, LBA's director of openings and procurement, provided in depth training for the hotel's employees, who were introduced to the history and culture of LBA. “It was important for us to connect with our newest associates in Ft. Lauderdale so they understand and can demonstrate LBA's dedication to service, which is the cornerstone of our brand,” Clements said.
“We are honored to add another hotel to our roster in Florida,” said LBA President Beau Benton. “We have several properties across the state and enjoy having a presence in the South Florida area, which is popular amongst business and leisure travelers.”
The 156-room Hampton Inn is located at 250 North Andrews Avenue. Nearby attractions include Dolphin Stadium, Port Everglades and the Museum of Discovery & Science. The hotel is ideal for business travelers bound for the Broward County Convention Center, Price Waterhouse Coopers and Templeton. The hotel is also in close proximity to the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport and Miami International Airport. Among other accolades, the hotel is a recipient of the 2015 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award.
Each guest room includes free Wi-Fi, a 32-inch high-definition television, a Hampton Bed®, microwave and mini-fridge. Other hotel amenities include complimentary breakfast—from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m., daily— a gift shop, outdoor pool, on-site laundry and valet laundry service, fitness room, business center and meeting space accommodating up to 150 people.
The LBA property is open and accepting reservations. LBA Hospitality is dedicated to enhancing and complementing the rich culture that exists in the Ft. Lauderdale community.
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