Award Winning Lansing Hotel Celebrates Grand Opening as a Lexington

Hotel Unveils $1.5 Million Renovation Upgrades

. October 30, 2009

CLEVELAND, OH, October 29, 2009 - The Lexington Lansing Hotel celebrated its grand opening as a Lexington brand hotel last month in style and with flair. Accentuating Michigan's seasonal beauty, ballrooms were decorated in one of the four seasons and offered local culinary delights and libations. Over 300 attendees were given a tour of the newly renovated hotel.

The hotel has completed extensive renovations to the common areas, landscaping, front entrance, lobby and elevators. The $1.5 million capital improvement project provided numerous upgrades including wireless capabilities, premium bedding, and a beautiful new main lobby and welcome desk.

“Although the current economy is not strong, we felt going ahead with our renovations now was very important,” said Cindy Bowen, general manager of the hotel. “As a new brand, we want to reach out to local businesses, meeting planners, and travel agents and show them the strength of The Lexington Collection brand and, most importantly, our personal commitment to the community. By extensively renovating our indoor and outdoor spaces we hope to communicate to our guests that we are here for the long term and will continue to provide exceptional personal service.

“The Lexington Lansing Hotel is proud of its history and contribution to Lansing and we appreciate the fact that the Lexington Collection brand encourages and inspires its properties to express their individuality. Our revered property has a rich heritage in Lansing and we're investing in our roots with modern updates and comforts, as well as continuing to focus on our award-winning customer service programs.”

The 212-room hotel offers 14,000 square feet of flexible meeting space that is ideal for business and social gatherings of all sizes. Located inside the Lexington Lansing hotel is the distinctive Christie's Bistro. Christie's offers a memorable experience with distinctive cuisine freshly prepared by a top chef and culinary team. The menu offers everything from sandwiches to succulent steaks and other community favorites.

The Lexington Lansing Hotel, formerly a Sheraton, is located at 925 S. Creyts Road in Lansing, MI. For reservations, call 877-539-7070, visit www.LexingtonHotels.com, or contact the property directly at 877-322-5544.

About the Lexington Collection The Lexington Collection of unique hotels, plaza hotels, and resorts worldwide, premiered to the public in 2007 and has been charting a new course in the hospitality industry ever since. The Lexington brand is available to three and four star hotels and provides owners with short-term contracts, a low monthly fee, and a choice in their amenities and services, all part of Lexington's freestyle brand affiliation. As the Lexington Collection - an innovative and affordable alternative to franchising - continues to make a major impact in the industry, additional major announcements on strategic and operational developments will be made.

For more information on the Lexington Collection, visit www.LexingtonCollection.com or call 877-539-7171.