Ascend Hotel Collection adds The Peery Hotel in Salt Lake City to its portfolio
Providing Guests with a Unique Historic Experience and Upscale, Modern Amenities
SALT LAKE CITY, 2016-Sep-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Today (Sept. 8, 2016), the Ascend Hotel Collection from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, welcomed The Peery Hotel in Salt Lake City, Ut., as the newest addition to its growing portfolio of one of a kind distinctive hotels. Built in 1910, this property is a historic landmark located at 110 West Broadway, in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City.
“The Peery Hotel is a truly special property that takes you back to the rich history of the region, while offering the modern luxuries expected of today’s discerning traveler. That is at the core of the Ascend Hotel Collection,” said Janis Cannon, senior vice president of upscale brands for Choice Hotels. “This historic hotel’s architecture is rooted in the early prairie and classical revival style, strengthening the Ascend Hotel Collection’s diverse portfolio of distinctive independent hotels and resorts that guests seek out for a truly immersive experience.”
The Peery Hotel, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, went through extensive restoration and renovations to provide guests with a fresh way to feel a part of local history with its unique design and art throughout its walls that nod to the railroad and mining industry, an integral part of Salt Lake City’s past. The hotel features two new independent specialty restaurants, The Oak Wood Fire Kitchen and Aristo’s, which is scheduled to open in the fall of 2016. The hotel is located close to many popular attractions in downtown Salt Lake City, including the Salt Palace Convention Center, Vivint Smart Home Arena, Temple Square, Mormon Tabernacle Choir, The Gateway Mall, among many others.
“We’re excited to play homage to the railroad and mining industries of Salt Lake City’s past through this beautifully renovated historic property, and we are thankful for the partnership with the Ascend Hotel Collection,” said Sid Patel, Regional Manager, Marin Management, Inc. “Through Ascend, Choice Hotels has given us the ability to expand and be seen globally while still empowering us with the freedom to realize our vision for The Peery Hotel. We are grateful to be backed by Choice’s indisputable reputation and all of the resources they provide. It has equipped us to continue to deliver on our promise to deliver a superior experience to our guests, as well as the benefits of the Choice Privileges® rewards program.”
The 73-room hotel features an architecturally unique aesthetic, great views of downtown Salt Lake City, and Tempur-Pedic beds that include premium triple sheeting and down comforters to ensure guests have a comfortable stay. Rooms range from a Classic Queen to a King Suite, which sleeps up to 4 people. All rooms include:
- Complimentary Wireless Internet
- Cable TV
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Non-smoking
- Air Conditioning
- Hair Dryer
- Sofa Bed
- Gilchrist & Soames Bath Amenities
The Ascend Hotel Collection offers unique, historic and boutique best-in-class options for guests pursuing authentic, local experiences in exciting urban and worldwide locations.
For a complete listing of properties, visit www.choicehotels.com/ascend.
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About Choice Hotels
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is one of the world’s largest lodging companies. With more than 6,400 hotels franchised in more than 40 countries and territories, Choice Hotels International® represents more than 500,000 rooms around the globe. As of June 30, 2016, 673 hotels were in our development pipeline. Our company’s Ascend Hotel Collection®, Cambria® hotels & suites, Comfort Inn®, Comfort Suites®, Sleep Inn®, Quality®, Clarion®, MainStay Suites®, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel®, Econo Lodge®, Rodeway Inn®, and Vacation Rentals by Choice Hotels™ brands provide a spectrum of lodging choices to meet guests’ needs. With more than 28 million members and counting, our Choice Privileges® rewards program enhances every trip a guest takes, with benefits ranging from instant, every day rewards to exceptional experiences, starting right when they join. All hotels and vacation rentals are independently owned and operated. Visit us atwww.choicehotels.com for more information.
About Marin Management, Inc.,
Headquartered in Sausalito, California, is celebrating its 26th year as a full-service hotel and restaurant management company. The company provides a variety of management, consulting, sales-support, acquisition and development services in the U.S. and internationally for the lodging, restaurant, spa, resort and mixed-use hotel industries. Marin Management currently operates 25 hotels throughout California, Arizona, Washington, Texas, Wyoming and Utah and is expanding into other states. Marin Management operates full-service and limited-service hotels affiliated with 14 brands of major international franchisers, such as Hilton Hotels Corporation®,Wyndham International®, Choice Hotels International®, Carlson Hotels Worldwide®, Intercontinental Hotel Group® (IHG) and other franchisors. The company also operates unique independent hotels, such as Bay Landing Hotel, San Francisco International Airport, The Vineyard Country Inn and Wine Country in St. Helena, California, Carlin Cottages, Calistoga, CA, The Napa Winery Inn in Napa CA. and The Peery Hotel in Salt Lake City and the Ben Lomond in Ogden, Utah.
Choice Hotels:
Sarah Lee, Tel: 301-628-4397, Email: Sarah.Lee@choicehotels.com
SOURCE: Choice Hotels International, Inc.