The West Paces Hotel Group Adds Historic Partridge Inn to Portfolio
AUGUSTA, GA, September 29, 2005. The West Paces Hotel Group LLC today announced the addition of The Partridge Inn to its management portfolio. Led by Horst Schulze, the past president of the prestigious The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, The West Paces Hotel Group has been awarded the management contract by the inn's new owner, Walton Way Hotel, LLC. Located in Augusta, Georgia's historic Summerville neighborhood, the hotel is a landmark property and a member of Historic Hotels of America.
"We seek out unique opportunities with special hotels," says Horst Schulze, president and CEO of The West Paces Hotel Group. "The Partridge Inn certainly fits into that category, with its unique architecture and rich history. It has been a Georgia landmark since the early 1900s, and we plan to combine the best of the past with the superior customer service, culinary programs and accommodations that customers expect from a fine hotel."
The West Paces Hotel Group and the new owners, Walton Way Hotel, LLC, will usher in a new era of hospitality for this venerable, historic hotel. An extensive and exciting multi-million dollar renovation project calls for enhancements in culinary and guest services programs, and a beautiful restoration and refurbishing of the entire hotel. The work will recapture the elegance and beauty of the hotel in its heyday when The Partridge Inn served as the site of presidential banquets and hosted city's premier social and business events in grandeur.
The renovation will enhance all guestrooms and public spaces, including the lobby and meeting rooms. Guestrooms will be reconfigured from 156 rooms to 145 to expand some of the smaller rooms. The lobby will be enlarged and distinctive new interior furnishings and finishes will also be added to the property. In addition, the hotel's signature facade will be enhanced and improvements will be made to the outstanding dining establishments. ll work, furnishings and finishes will be in keeping with the property's historic significance and architecture.
An integral part of the city's history, The Partridge Inn has set the pace for Southern hospitality and has garnered many awards and accolades along the way. The hotel has been recognized with an Excellence in Restoration Award from the National Trust for Historic Preservation and was chosen as the first Georgia member of Historic Hotels of America. The Partridge Inn is renowned for its charming Southern details, including beautiful verandahs, classic columns, stately Magnolia trees and unparalleled personal service. The hotel offers a unique selection executive rooms, studios and deluxe suites; a restaurant, a fitness center, an outdoor swimming pool, and high-tech meeting facilities. For information or reservations at The Partridge Inn, please call (706) 737-8888, toll-free 1-800-476-6888, or visit The Partridge Inn's Website at www.partridgeinn.com.
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