Sheraton Lansing to Become Lexington Lansing Grand Hotel
OCTOBER 29, 2008. The Lexington Collection of fine Hotels, Plaza Hotels, and Resorts worldwide announced today that the current Sheraton Lansing Hotel is set to become the Lexington Lansing Grand Hotel on June 30, 2009.
"This is going to be a terrific change," said hotel general manager Cindy L. Bowen. "There will be more upgrades and improvements made to the property as we join this upscale brand. The new Lexington Collection brand gives us the flexibility to provide amenities that are special and unique to our guests."
Located in the heart of Michigan's capital city and close to Michigan State University, the Lansing hotel opened in 1982 and features 212-guest rooms. The hotel currently employs 170 people. No staff changes will be made as a result of the conversion.
"Lexington's state-of-the-art reservations system and user-friendly website will be a huge bonus for our guests," Bowen said. "Lexington is part of the Vantage Hospitality Group, the 12th largest hotel chain in the world. The Lexington Experience guest rewards program is right on-target for what guests are looking for in terms of immediate rewards. We're pleased to be able to offer such benefits to guests of the Lexington Lansing Grand Hotel."
"We are thrilled the owners Lansing Sheraton put their trust and business with The Lexington Collection above all other hotel franchises," said Steve Belmonte, President, CEO & Partner of Vantage Hospitality's Lexington Hotels. "This amazing and revered property embodies the best in lodging amenities and services as well as prime location. I'm proud our branding and stellar reputation won them over. We plan to highlight this property as a standard benchmark for those entering the Lexington system."
Generously sized guest rooms are appointed with many of the comforts of home. You can stay connected to things that matter most with high speed internet access. Relax with an in-room movie while you indulge from the room service menu. Guests can enjoy the family-friendly recreational center that is open 24 hours. The center features an indoor heated pool, whirlpool, basketball/sports court, game room for kids and adults, and a state of the art fitness room. The Lansing hotel features over 14,000 square feet of flexible meeting space and 16 breakout rooms to accommodate up to 700 guests.
Located inside the Lansing hotel is the impeccably distinctive Christie's Bistro. Christie's offers a memorable experience with distinctive cuisine freshly prepared by renowned Chef Michael Tuma and his culinary team. The menu offers everything from sandwiches to succulent, mouthwatering steaks and other community favorites.
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