Apple Core Completes Renovation
Guestroom and bathroom overhaul includes the addition of flat-screen televisions and iHome docking s
NEW YORK, NY, August 22, 2008. New York City's Apple Core Hotels will this fall complete the final phase of an ongoing $15 million brand-wide renovation. The overhaul includes the revitalization of nearly 800 guestrooms, bathrooms, and hallways at The Hotel @ Times Square, The Ramada Inn Eastside, The Red Roof Inn Manhattan and the Comfort Inn Midtown. Apple Core's fifth property, The La Quinta Manhattan, will begin renovations after the Ramada's scheduled completion in mid-September.
Expansive guestroom renovations include the replacement of all furniture, wallpaper, carpet, lighting and bedding. All rooms now feature 32-inch LCD flat-screen LG televisions and iHome MP3 player alarm clocks. Additionally, the five Apple Core properties offer free Wi-Fi Internet access in all rooms and public spaces, and many guestrooms feature in-room refrigerators and microwaves.
"We're delighted with the recent renovations and the continued development of the Apple Core Hotels brand. This multi-mullion dollar project broadens our offerings to modern travelers while underscoring our reputation for providing the best hotel value in Manhattan including an exceptional level of service and amenities," says Vijay Dandapani, Chief Operating Officer of Apple Core Hotels.
Apple Core Hotels is a group of five midtown Manhattan hotels which offer exceptional value for the traveler including a number of thoughtful amenities and features not found in other budget-friendly hotels. All five properties feature: free Wi-Fi Internet access in all rooms and public spaces, complimentary daily breakfast, fitness facilities, business centers, in-room video games and movies on demand. The properties are located within walking distance to must-see New York attractions such as the Empire State Building, Times Square, Central Park and Macy's.
Apple Core Hotels' properties include the La Quinta Inn Manhattan (17 West 32nd Street), Red Roof Inn Manhattan (6 West 32nd Street), the smoke-free Comfort Inn Midtown (129 West 46th Street), The Hotel @ Times Square (59 West 46th Street) and the Ramada Inn East Side (161 Lexington Avenue).
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