Travelodge opens in Belleville!
January 3, 2012 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE– Travelodge Canada is pleased to announce the opening of a new property in Belleville, Ontario increasing the number of Travelodge and Thriftlodge locations in Canada to 93 locations from coast to coast.
The new Travelodge Hotel Belleville (a former Ramada Inn) is located on the beautiful Bay of Quinte featuring 100 acres of parkland and is managed by Crescent Hotels & Resorts. Guests are able to enjoy cycling, walking and jogging on a one mile pathway system winding through scenic Zwicks Park.
This pet friendly three key green rated property offers 124 well-appointed guest rooms featuring, either a waterfront view of the bay or park views, and wireless high speed internet service. Additional features of the new Travelodge Hotel Belleville include a year round 82 degree heated outdoor pool, an indoor pool complete with a 135 ft. waterslide, full fitness facility and outdoor tennis courts. These amenities combined with a full service restaurant, business centre, games room and lounge ensure guests have everything they need whether visiting for business or pleasure.
The 100% smoke free Travelodge Hotel Belleville is centrally located between Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa making it an ideal choice for meetings and conventions. "Most of our meeting rooms feature a view of the Bay of Quinte, and with over 9000 square feet of meeting space we are able to accommodate up to 250 people” stated General Manager Gary Smith. "We are also a great choice for Tour Groups and Sports teams” added Smith, "we offer competitive rates and our full service facility is able to cater to all of your Groups’ needs.”
"We are extremely pleased to welcome the Belleville property to the Travelodge family” said Travelodge Canada President, Steven Robinson. "This new Travelodge Hotel is in a tremendous location close to the 401 highway and minutes to beaches, golf courses and local attractions” added Robinson.
Travelodge (Canada), an operating division of Royal Host Limited Partnership, administers the Master License for Travelodge and Thriftlodge in Canada. Royal Host Inc. holds 100% (directly and indirectly) of the voting securities of Royal Host Limited Partnership. Royal Host Inc. shares and convertible debentures are traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange.
Headquartered in Fairfax, Va., outside of Washington, D.C., Crescent Hotels & Resorts owns, manages and co-invests in hotel real estate, and is an independent, third-party operator of hotels, and resorts. The company currently owns or operates approximately 61 hotels and resorts, aggregating 12,725 guest rooms in 20 states, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Canada. Additional information about Crescent Hotel & Resorts may be found on the company’s Web site www.chrco.com
For more information, please contact
Patti Hunt
Director, Marketing & Communications
Travelodge Canada
#201, 609 – 14 Street NW
Calgary, AB T2N 2A1
Phone: (403) 270-9001 Fax: (403) 270-9029
Email:
phunt@travelodge.ca