ROCKVILLE, Md., 2016-1-6 — /Travel PR News/ — Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest hotel companies, announced it has signed an agreement to develop a new Cambria hotel & suites at Arundel Mills in Hanover, MD. The 119-room property will be located at the SW corner ofMilestone Parkway and Arundel Mills Blvd., and is expected to open in June 2017. Two Cambria hotels & suites are currently open in the area in downtown Washington, DC and in Rockville, MD. The addition of Cambria Arundel Mills and another Cambria property under development in College Park, MD brings the total number of Cambria hotels & suites in the region to four.
“We couldn’t be more excited to bring the Cambria hotels & suites brand to business and leisure travelers visiting the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. area,” said Michael Murphy, senior vice president, Upscale Brands, Choice Hotels International. “We’re continuing to build off of great momentum and are thrilled to introduce another Cambria hotels & suites property in the greater Washington, D.C. region.”
The Cambria Arundel Mills is part of the 1,100 acre Arundel Mills community with over 10 million square feet of mixed use development. The Cambria hotel & suites Arundel Mills will be in close proximity to other local attractions such as Fort Mead; the National Security Agency; BWI Airport, the largest airport in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. area with over 22 million passengers per year; Maryland Live Casino, the largest casino in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. area with over $600 million in annual gambling proceeds; and Arundel Mills Mall, the largest tourist attraction in Maryland with over 14 million visitors per year, and also the largest mall in Maryland with over 1.6 million square feet of leased space.
Designed as a business travel and leisure brand, all Cambria hotels & suites properties feature a larger lobby to give guests a more social atmosphere; oversized rooms with flexible spaces; and the latest technology that allows guests to stay connected while they travel.
Like all Cambria hotels & suites, the Arundel Mills property will feature other fine amenities such as a contemporary bistro, Social Circle™, serving a menu comprised of local specialties created by Chef Michael DeMaria; liquor, wine, beer and freshly prepared grab-and-go gourmet salads and sandwiches; and a barista bar. This property will also boast 2,000 square feet of meeting space and an indoor pool and fitness center.
About Cambria hotels & suites
Cambria hotels & suites makes business travel easier—and more fun—than ever before. Offering modern decor, rooms that feel like an upgrade, and fresh, local cuisine at our Social Circle™ restaurant, Cambria makes every guest feel like a VIP. There are currently 25 properties open across the country and 30 under development in the U.S. and Canada. To learn more, visit www.cambriahotelsandsuites.com.
About Choice Hotels
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is one of the world’s largest lodging companies. With more than 6,300 hotels franchised in more than 35 countries and territories, Choice Hotels International® represents more than 500,000 rooms around the globe. As of September 30, 2015, 638 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® and Rodeway Inn® brands provide a spectrum of lodging choices to meet guests’ needs. With more than 24 million members and counting, check out our Choice Privileges® rewards program to see how you can reap the benefits of being a member of the Choice Hotels® family. Visit us at www.choicehotels.com for more information.
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Scott Carman, Choice Hotels: 301-592-6361, scott_carman@choicehotels.com