Holiday Inn Main Gate East Opens
ORLANDO, FL, Ocotober 3, 2007. Located just three miles from the Walt Disney World(R) Resort, the property formerly known as the world's largest Travelodge has recently become the Holiday Inn Main Gate East. And, to match the new name, the hotel also features newly refurbished guest rooms, a colorful and tastefully redesigned lobby and new Italian tile flooring throughout, in addition to many other improvements that are part of the property's $10 million top-to-bottom renovation.
During the improvements that have been underway over the past several months, the 444-room property has been operating as a Fun Spots hotel and is expected to celebrate the facelift and new name with a VIP gala at the property later this month. In addition to refurbished lobby and guest rooms, the Holiday Inn Main Gate East also boasts a redesigned pool and spa area, including brick pavers and lush landscaping. The property also offers a new business center which houses five computer workstations and a laptop area and offers high-speed Internet access and print, fax and copy capabilities. Adjacent to the business center is more than 4000 square feet of revamped meeting/event space.
"We're pleased to be raising the Holiday Inn flag and becoming part of a world-recognized brand," said Ed Kortum, the Holiday Inn Main Gate East's general manager. "The addition of the Holiday Inn brand's affordability and quality to our stylish renovations and close proximity to some of the world's most popular attractions makes this property an even more ideal choice for an Orlando vacation."
Guests visiting the newest Holiday Inn in Orlando can expect to see some typical features for which Holiday Inn is well known, such as the Best-4-Breakfast menu, which includes signature items such as Cinnamon Supreme French ToastTM and Skillet InspirationsTM , but might be surprised by a few lavish extras, courtesy of the hotel's renovations. All rooms boast colorful and stylish triple-sheeted beds, granite countertops and high-speed Internet access and the hotel's VIP suite wraps guests in luxury. Perfect for honeymoons or other special occasions, the suite features boasts two bathrooms, flat-screen plasma TV's and a jetted tub with a separate shower. Additionally, the hotel's lobby bar, Chianti's, has been redesigned to include rich, dark wood furnishings and both indoor and outdoor seating.
The hotel is currently accepting reservations as the Holiday Inn Main Gate East at it's new Web site: www.HolidayInnMGE.com .
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