Hotel Equities Celebrates Opening of Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Buford, GA
Hotel Equities Celebrates Opening of Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Buford, GA
Atlanta, GA - December 7, 2015 - Atlanta-based Hotel Equities recently held a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for the 96-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott hotel at 1355 Mall of Georgia Boulevard in Buford, Georgia, just north of Atlanta. Lauren Cato serves as General Manager and Malinda Foster is Director of Sales.
Hotel Equities has an ownership position in the hotel and helped direct the property's multi-million dollar conversion/renovation to the latest generation of Marriott's highly successful Fairfield Inn & Suites brand.
Hotel Equities is also an investor in the Courtyard by Marriott Buford, located just down the street from the all-new Fairfield Inn & Suites.
“We are excited about our second Marriott hotel in this vibrant North Atlanta market,” said Brad Rahinsky, Hotel Equities' President and COO. “Two great hotels in such close proximity give us a synergy that will ensure a strong return on investment.”
Dignitaries in attendance included Glenn Lewis, Regional Vice President Marriott CFRST Franchise Lodging; Mitchell Nies, BB&T; Craig Brown, CFO, Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce; Dr. Raimie Tritt and Allen Bennett, owners of the hotel; and Fred Cerrone, Chairman & CEO, Hotel Equities.
Located at the Mall of Georgia and 40 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the hotel offers guests convenient access to Coolray Field, home of the Gwinnett Braves, and Lake Lanier. It is the first Fairfield Inn & Suites in the area to feature the brand's new design and decor, which enhance the guest experience through flexible features and a warm and welcoming environment.
Additional hotel amenities include an indoor swimming pool, an exercise room, a conference room, valet laundry service and complimentary Wi-Fi, as well as fax and copy services.
About Hotel Equities
Hotel Equities (HE) is an Atlanta-based full-scale hotel ownership, management and development firm. Frederick W. Cerrone, CHA, serves as Chairman and CEO. Brad Rahinsky is President and COO. Hotel Equities presently has more than 100 properties in its portfolio. For more information, visit www.hotelequities.com.
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Margaret M. Jones
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