The Lexington Collection of fine Hotels, Plaza Hotels, and Resorts Worldwide is pleased to announce the February 1 opening of the Lexington Hotel New Orleans Airport. The hotel is located directly across from the Louis Armstrong International Airport and is known as the “Closest Hotel to the Airport”. — Photo by Lexington Hotels
The Lexington Collection

CLEVELAND, OHIO| The Lexington Collection of fine Hotels, Plaza Hotels, and Resorts Worldwide is pleased to announce the February 1 opening of the Lexington Hotel New Orleans Airport. The hotel is located directly across from the Louis Armstrong International Airport and is known as the "Closest Hotel to the Airport".

The four story exterior property offers 166 guest rooms that feature standard king bedded and double bedded rooms (available in smoking and non-smoking). Guests are provided with complimentary high speed wireless Internet and voice mail messaging and other delights for the business and leisure travelers. The hotel has over 2200 square feet of meeting and banquet space available for conference, meeting, and wedding planners.

Guests are encouraged to take advantage of the beautifully landscaped courtyard and outdoor swimming pool, which offers a welcome retreat during the hot summer months. A Denny's Restaurant is adjacent to the property and is open 24 hours as well providing 24 hour room service.

According to Bret Chittenden , general manager of the hotel, deciding to go with the Lexington brand was an easy decision. "New Orleans is a special city and we wanted to make sure our programs and amenities cater to our unique market niche and The Lexington Collection was the premier brand that gave us the ability to do so. While giving us the freedom to run our hotel as we see fit for our market, Lexington provides us with top-notch technological and marketing programs to increase our bottom line and fill our rooms."

"New Orleans has been and continues to be the renaissance city of the United States and we're excited to have a strong presence in this wonderful city," said Steve Belmonte, President, CEO & Partner of The Lexington Collection. "The New Orleans Airport property is a welcome sight for travelers coming to the Big Easy with its comfortable and inviting rooms and round-the-clock service."

The hotel's convenient proximity allows for easy access to the Interstate, Plantation/City Tours and is only minutes from the historic French Quarter. Local attractions such as Rivertown Museums, shopping malls, and the Treasure Chest Casino are all within a 3-mile radius of the property. To ensure an easy arrival, guests are provided with complimentary airport pickup.

About Lexington Hotels: | The Lexington Collection premiered to the public in 2006 and has been charting a new course in the hospitality industry ever since. Each hotel is unique and capitalizes on the local flavor and attractions of the area to create an unforgettable experience for guests. At Lexington, we proudly stand by our motto – You Deserve It. As a proud member of the Vantage Hospitality Group family, Lexington owners worldwide have embraced Vantage's innovative Freestyle Membership Model that offers members low, flat fees; short-term contracts, and a Voice and a Vote in the Brand's direction while providing the most comprehensive resources in the lodging industry.

For hotel reservations, please visit www.LexingtonHotels.com or call 877-LEX-7070.

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