Hersha to Operate Two Long Island Hotels
SEPTEMBER 19, 2006. Hersha Hospitality Management (HHM) announced that it will operate the 161-room Hampton Inn in Farmingville, NY and the 133-room Holiday Inn Express in Hauppauge, NY.
"We are delighted to serve as the manager of choice for these dynamic, strategically placed assets that have enabled us to penetrate the Long Island market," said Naveen Kakarla, HHM executive vice president of administration. "The location of the hotels on the Long Island Expressway and the demand for them due to their proximity to corporate headquarters and MacArthur Airport make them a strong addition to our metro New York cluster of hotels, bringing us to a total of six properties in that market."
Located off exit 63 on the Long Island Expressway, the Hampton Inn in Farmingville is the perfect backdrop for weddings or outdoor events. The property features beautiful lakeside scenery, 2,188 square feet of meeting space, a business center and complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access in all guest rooms and throughout the hotel. Additional amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness center, an indoor pool and a complimentary breakfast buffet.
The Holiday Inn Express in Hauppauge is located just off exit 56 of the Long Island Expressway, near the entrance of a 1,400-acre industrial park. The hotel features 1,400 square feet of meeting space, an indoor pool, a business center, fitness center and complimentary high-speed wireless Internet connections in guest rooms and public areas.
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