Homewood Suites by Hilton Announces Plans to Build New Hotel in Ontario, Canada, in Late 2005
The Brand's First Newly Built Canadian Hotel Breaks Ground at the Mississauga Entertainment Centrum, Five Miles from Toronto's Pearson International Airport
Homewood Suites by Hilton(R), the national brand of upscale all-suite, residential-style hotels, breaks ground today for a newly built 108-suite Canadian hotel inside the Mississauga Entertainment Centrum, a master-planned entertainment, restaurant and retail center in suburban Toronto. The announcement was made at a ceremony today by Jim Holthouser, senior vice president, brand management, Homewood Suites by Hilton, and Alnoor (Al) Gulamani, president and CEO of Courtney Park Holdings, Ltd.
The Homewood Suites by Hilton Toronto/Mississauga will be the newest addition to the expanding portfolio of more than 130 Homewood Suites by Hilton hotels – and the brand's second in Canada. The hotel will be owned by Courtney Park Holdings, Ltd. and managed by Richmond Hill, Ontario-based Bayview Hospitality, Inc.
Slated to open in spring/summer 2005, the six-story hotel will feature 108 suites, an indoor pool and whirlpool, a fitness area, meeting space and a beautifully landscaped courtyard. It will be part of the 26.5-acre Mississauga Entertainment Center, which is anchored by the 16-screen, 94,000-square-foot AMC Megaplex Theater, and home to many shops and restaurants. Conveniently located on the northeast corner of Highway 10 and Highway 401 in Mississauga, the property will be located on Annagem and Edwards Boulevard, near the growing roster of companies joining the 170-acre Gateway Business Park. Another major asset will be its accessibility to Toronto's Pearson International Airport (within five miles) and to the 400 series of highways, such as 401, 410, 403 and 407.
Jim Holthouser said, "This is an ideal time for the Homewood Suites brand to enter the Ontario market, which has a great demand for lodging options for corporate and government travelers. We are committed to providing an exceptional experience for business travelers and family vacationers who seek accommodations for stays of five nights or more."
Alnoor Gulamani added, "Joining the Hilton Family of Hotels, which emphasize high quality and guest satisfaction, in addition to the strategic location in Ontario, the new Homewood Suites by Hilton will be an important addition to the Mississauga Entertainment Centrum, which contains approximately 305,000 gross square feet and 190,000 leasable square feet, and has become a major asset in the region."
The new Homewood Suites by Hilton will feature residential-style studios, one- and two-bedroom suites with fully equipped kitchens, and spacious sleeping and living areas that are large enough for work, study, entertainment and relaxation. Each unit will include a kitchen unit with a cook-stop stove, microwave, refrigerator and dishwasher.
Make Yourself At Home(TM)
Guest amenities at Homewood Suites by Hilton hotels include a daily complimentary hot breakfast buffet in the hotel's hospitality center, called the "Lodge;" an evening Manager's Reception(a), Monday through Thursday, with a complimentary light meal and beverages; exercise facilities; and a 24-hour on-site Suite Shop(R) convenience store. Complimentary high-speed Internet access is available in all guest suites, in addition to wireless Internet access in the Lodge and meeting room.
Other Canadian Homewood Located in Quebec
Homewood Suites by Hilton opened its first Canadian property in 2002 when it acquired the Le St. Bernard and transformed it into a 101-suite hotel in the heart of the Mount-Tremblant resort area with a wide selection of shops, bars, restaurants and year-round sporting activities.
About Homewood Suites by Hilton - Launched in 1989, the Homewood Suites by Hilton brand today has more than 130 hotels open, with another 50 in the pipeline. Beyond its spacious two-room suites and home-like amenities, Homewood Suites guests can find at each hotel an on-site Suite Shop(R) convenience store, exercise facility, and guest laundry at most locations. Guests can also enjoy a daily complimentary hot breakfast and weekday evening Manager's Reception(a) with a light meal and beverages in the hotel's Lodge. Additional guest services at Homewood Suites by Hilton hotels include a complimentary grocery shopping service(b) and a complete business center at most locations. Most Homewood Suites locations also feature a swimming pool and outdoor sports court.
To make reservations at a Homewood Suites by Hilton hotel, travelers can visit the Homewood Suites Web site at homewoodsuites.com or call 1-800-CALL-HOME(R). Homewood Suites participates in the Hilton HHonors(R) guest reward program, which allows its members to Double Dip(R) by simultaneously accumulating both hotel points and airline miles with each qualifying stay.
Homewood Suites by Hilton is part of Hilton Hotels Corporation, which is recognized internationally as a preeminent hospitality company. The company develops, owns, manages or franchises more than 2,100 hotels, resorts, and vacation ownership properties. Its portfolio includes many of the industry's best known and most highly regarded hotel brands, including Hilton(R), Conrad(R), Doubletree(R), Embassy Suites Hotels(R), Hampton Inn(R), Hampton Inn & Suites(R), Hilton Garden Inn(R), Hilton Grand Vacations Club(R) and Homewood Suites by Hilton(R).
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