InterContinental Hotels Group announced the opening of its newest 282-room Crowne Plaza hotel in Richmond, Va., with plans to complete a $1 million renovation by the end of 2005.
The InterContinental Hotels Group portfolio in Virginia is represented by five of its brands including the upscale, full service, limited service, upscale extended stay and mid-scale extended stay segments with 97 hotels and more than 13,000 rooms.
'This is the 11th property to be added to the Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts portfolio in North America this year,' said Kevin Kowalski, vice president, brand management, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts. 'We are excited to be growing our portfolio with our second hotel in the Richmond market. We look forward to providing our industry leading meetings service and a great night's sleep via our Sleep Advantage program to all our guests in Richmond.'
The seven-story traditional-style hotel's renovations will include: new carpet in the lobby, updated artwork throughout, closet door additions in the guestrooms, bowed-out shower curtains and shower caddies in guest bathrooms. A brand new, state-of-the-art business center will be fully equipped with computers, printers, fax machines, telephones and a copy machine.
Guestroom amenities include: voice mail, coffee maker, hair dryer, make-up mirror, iron and ironing board and complimentary high speed Internet access. The Crowne Plaza Richmond West also offers complimentary USA Today newspapers, a 24-hour reception desk, express checkout, indoor pool, same-day laundry and valet, fitness center and complimentary parking. Sapphire Grill, the hotel's restaurant, features casual American cuisine seven days a week for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
As with all hotels in the Crowne Plaza portfolio, the Crowne Plaza Richmond West offers a comprehensive meetings package to ensure a seamless planning process and exceptional meeting experience. The program consists of three key components: a Two-Hour Response Guarantee, Crowne Meetings Director and a Meetings Daily Debrief. The Crowne Plaza Richmond West has nearly 10,000 sq.-ft. of function space including a ballroom, three meeting rooms and four boardrooms.
Guestrooms feature the newly introduced Crowne Plaza Sleep Advantage which is available at all Crowne Plaza hotels in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. 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.
'Just five miles from bustling downtown Richmond, this location for a Crowne Plaza hotel is ideal,' said Eric Kiddle, general manager 'With 'The Place to Meet' and the Sleep Advantage, our guests will benefit from the very best that Crowne Plaza has to offer.'
The property is conveniently located off I-64 and I-95 in Richmond's west end. The hotel is located near several shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. Downtown Richmond, Richmond Raceway, Virginia State Capitol, University of Richmond and Virginia Commonwealth University are also just minutes away. A short drive from the hotel: Kings Dominion and Busch Gardens.
The Crowne Plaza Richmond West, which is owned by Columbia Property Inc. and managed by Columbia Sussex, under a license agreement with a company in the InterContinental Hotels Group, is located at 6531 W. Broad St., Richmond, Va., 23230. Telephone: (804) 285-9951; Facsimile: (804) 673-9632. The hotel was formerly known as the Holiday Inn Richmond I-64 & West Broad Street.
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