SILVER SPRING, Md., Jan. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) announced the development of a new Cambria Suites hotel in Miami, FL, today at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit. The property will be developed by Miami-based Sunflower Hospitality LLC.
The Miami property signifies the expansion of the Cambria Suites brand into major urban markets, following the recent announcement of two new development deals in New York City and one in Washington, DC. Additionally, Choice Hotels has acquired land parcels in five other major markets for potential future development.
"The Miami development reflects our commitment to expanding the Cambria Suites brand into urban markets," said Stephen P. Joyce, president and CEO of Choice Hotels International. "The Miami property will provide great value to leisure and business travelers alike in an upscale, contemporary atmosphere."
The 122-room Cambria Suites will be located near the Blue Lagoon at NW 7th Street, convenient to Miami International Airport. The new property features an outdoor pool and views of Lake Mahar from guestrooms. Construction on the property is set to commence in 2012, with the property anticipated to open in summer 2013. Also, being close to Miami International Airport the USA's number one gateway to South and Latin America gives the hotel the perfect opportunity to serve International travelers.
"We are excited to develop a cutting-edge lake-view hotel under the Cambria Suites brand," said Alfredo Himiob, general manager of Sunflower Hospitality LLC. "The new property will be a stylish, modern addition to the Blue Lagoon area."
Designed as a lifestyle hotel brand, Cambria Suites offers more than just a place to sleep at night. It features a larger lobby to give guests a more social atmosphere, all-suite rooms that are larger than standard hotel rooms and include separate living, working and sleeping space, providing business and leisure travelers a haven to relax, socialize and network. There are currently 18 properties open across the country, with additional properties in development.
Like all Cambria Suites hotels, the Miami property will feature: Reflect, a casual dining and gathering area serving a dinner menu, liquor, wine, beer, freshly prepared grab-and-go gourmet salads and sandwiches, a barista bar featuring Wolfgang Puck® coffee, Cheesecake Factory® desserts and a hot breakfast buffet; Refresh, a state-of-the-art fitness center with an elegant pool and hot tub/spa area; and Refill, a 24-7 convenience store that offers energy drinks, snacks and sundries.
For more information on Cambria Suites, visit www.cambriasuites.com.
About Choice Hotels
Choice Hotels International, Inc. franchises more than 6,100 hotels, representing more than 490,000 rooms, in the United States and more than 30 other countries and territories. As of September 30, 2011, 430 hotels were under construction, awaiting conversion or approved for development in the United States, representing more than 35,000 rooms, and 94 hotels, representing approximately 8,700 rooms, were under construction, awaiting conversion or approved for development in more than 20 other countries and territories. The company's Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Cambria Suites, MainStay Suites, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn brands serve guests worldwide. In addition, via its Ascend Collection membership program, travelers in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean have upscale lodging options at historic, boutique and unique hotels.
Additional corporate information may be found on the Choice Hotels International, Inc. Web site, which may be accessed at http://www.choicehotels.com.
Choice Hotels, Choice Hotels International, Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Cambria Suites, MainStay Suites, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, Econo Lodge, Rodeway Inn, Ascend Collection and Choice Privileges are proprietary trademarks and service marks of Choice Hotels International.
© 2012 Choice Hotels International, Inc. All rights reserved.
SOURCE Choice Hotels International, Inc.
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Cambria Suites Announces Expansion in Florida to Miami
PR Newswire
SILVER SPRING, Md., Jan. 31, 2012
SILVER SPRING, Md., Jan. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) announced the development of a new Cambria Suites hotel in Miami, FL, today at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit. The property will be developed by Miami-based Sunflower Hospitality LLC.
The Miami property signifies the expansion of the Cambria Suites brand into major urban markets, following the recent announcement of two new development deals in New York City and one in Washington, DC. Additionally, Choice Hotels has acquired land parcels in five other major markets for potential future development.
"The Miami development reflects our commitment to expanding the Cambria Suites brand into urban markets," said Stephen P. Joyce, president and CEO of Choice Hotels International. "The Miami property will provide great value to leisure and business travelers alike in an upscale, contemporary atmosphere."
The 122-room Cambria Suites will be located near the Blue Lagoon at NW 7th Street, convenient to Miami International Airport. The new property features an outdoor pool and views of Lake Mahar from guestrooms. Construction on the property is set to commence in 2012, with the property anticipated to open in summer 2013. Also, being close to Miami International Airport the USA's number one gateway to South and Latin America gives the hotel the perfect opportunity to serve International travelers.
"We are excited to develop a cutting-edge lake-view hotel under the Cambria Suites brand," said Alfredo Himiob, general manager of Sunflower Hospitality LLC. "The new property will be a stylish, modern addition to the Blue Lagoon area."
Designed as a lifestyle hotel brand, Cambria Suites offers more than just a place to sleep at night. It features a larger lobby to give guests a more social atmosphere, all-suite rooms that are larger than standard hotel rooms and include separate living, working and sleeping space, providing business and leisure travelers a haven to relax, socialize and network. There are currently 18 properties open across the country, with additional properties in development.
Like all Cambria Suites hotels, the Miami property will feature: Reflect, a casual dining and gathering area serving a dinner menu, liquor, wine, beer, freshly prepared grab-and-go gourmet salads and sandwiches, a barista bar featuring Wolfgang Puck® coffee, Cheesecake Factory® desserts and a hot breakfast buffet; Refresh, a state-of-the-art fitness center with an elegant pool and hot tub/spa area; and Refill, a 24-7 convenience store that offers energy drinks, snacks and sundries.
For more information on Cambria Suites, visit www.cambriasuites.com.
About Choice Hotels
Choice Hotels International, Inc. franchises more than 6,100 hotels, representing more than 490,000 rooms, in the United States and more than 30 other countries and territories. As of September 30, 2011, 430 hotels were under construction, awaiting conversion or approved for development in the United States, representing more than 35,000 rooms, and 94 hotels, representing approximately 8,700 rooms, were under construction, awaiting conversion or approved for development in more than 20 other countries and territories. The company's Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Cambria Suites, MainStay Suites, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, Econo Lodge and Rodeway Inn brands serve guests worldwide. In addition, via its Ascend Collection membership program, travelers in the United States, Canada and the Caribbean have upscale lodging options at historic, boutique and unique hotels.
Additional corporate information may be found on the Choice Hotels International, Inc. Web site, which may be accessed at http://www.choicehotels.com.
Choice Hotels, Choice Hotels International, Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Quality, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Cambria Suites, MainStay Suites, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, Econo Lodge, Rodeway Inn, Ascend Collection and Choice Privileges are proprietary trademarks and service marks of Choice Hotels International.
© 2012 Choice Hotels International, Inc. All rights reserved.
SOURCE Choice Hotels International, Inc.