Access Hotel Management to Manage New Westin and Element Hotel Properties in Chantilly, VA

LAS COLINAS, Texas, Access Hotel Management, a hospitality management and consulting firm, announced today that is has been retained by Commonwealth Centre Investors, LLC, an affiliate of BPG Properties, Ltd., to manage the company's two new hotels to be built in Chantilly, VA. The 211-room Westin Chantilly and the 123-room Element Hotel are part of Commonwealth's master planned development, "Commonwealth Centre," located in the largest undeveloped parcels of land in Westfield's International Corporate Center. Construction will commence in May 2008 with the opening slated for spring 2009.

The Westin Chantilly will feature an upscale restaurant, bar, Westin WORKOUT Powered by Reebok Gym, business center and approximately 2,000 square feet of meeting space. Guestrooms are equipped with detailed amenities such as the brand's signature Heavenly Bed and Heavenly Bath, a 31" flat panel LCD television, and spacious interiors with upscale soft goods.

The Element Hotel will reflect the brand's signature urban contemporary atmosphere. Guestrooms will emulate the modern urban residences found in many top U.S. cities. Details include clean lines, superior appliances, specialized closet systems, and cosmopolitan decor. The property will also include 1,000 square feet of meeting space, a state-of-the-art fitness facility, business center and a restaurant featuring healthy dining options.

Access Hotel Management ("AHM") has been appointed to handle all aspects of property management including general operations of the hotels as well as food and beverage outlets. AHM will also oversee the development and opening of both properties.

Steve Spaeder, Senior Vice President for Commonwealth Centre Investors, LLC, is pleased to have Access Hotel Management on board. "AHM stood out among the other hotel management prospects we interviewed. Their entrepreneurial spirit, dedication to technology and passion for excellence catapulted them to the top of our list. We are confident AHM is the right choice to assist in both the development and post-opening operation of these two new hotels," Spaeder said.

ABOUT BPG PROPERTIES, LTD. | BPG Properties, Ltd. is a private equity real estate fund manager based in Philadelphia. BPG's portfolio consists of over 20 million square feet of office, retail, student housing and industrial properties and approximately 25,000 apartment units in more than 100 communities located throughout the United States. For additional information, please visit the company's website at

ABOUT ACCESS HOTEL MANAGEMENT | Access Hotel Management is a hospitality consulting company with an entrepreneurial platform. The firm specializes in partnering with owners to research and develop viable, unique solutions to increase profitability and operational success. Led by an extraordinary team of accomplished hoteliers, Access Hotel Management provides hotel owners, developers and financial investors a trusted partner to evaluate and manage all projects and assets. For more information about Access Hotel Management, please visit or call 469-576-1641.

Tom Baker
Principal & Co-Founder
469-576-1641
Access Hotels & Resorts