Kana Hotel Group Opens 96-key Springhill Suites by Marriott Jackson North / Ridgeland, Mississippi
Ridgeland, MS - November 5, 2013 - Kana Hotel Group opened the 96-suite SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Jackson North / Ridgeland, Mississippi on Thursday, October 31, 2013. Located at 121 Southtowne Avenue, the SpringHill Suites Jackson North / Ridgeland will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Kana Hotel Group of Knoxville, Tennessee.
Located at 121 Southtowne Avenue, off Interstate 55 just north of Steed Road, the Springhill Suites by Marriott is situated in The Township at Colony Park, an upscale, mixed-use development founded on the concepts of New Urbanism and Traditional Neighborhood Design. The Township at Colony Park is a Kerioth Corporation Development and offers hotel guests an array of retail, fitness and restaurant options.
The City of Jackson is a hub for industry development in Mississippi, and the SpringHill Suites Jackson North/Ridgeland is a perfect option for business travelers, located close to IBM, Nissan, Merrill Lynch and the Mississippi Farm Bureau. Leisure travelers will appreciate the proximity of the hotel to the Mississippi Hall of Fame, Historic Downtown of Canton, Vicksburg and Military Park and the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science.
Located in the Township at Colony Park and only 20 minutes from Jackson International Airport, the SpringHill Suites Jackson North / Ridgeland offers guests convenient access to the Renaissance Shopping Center and numerous restaurants, and is the perfect base to access the Mississippi Coliseum, water sports at Ross Barnett Reservoir and the Jackson Convention Complex.
"We're delighted to add this SpringHill Suites to our growing number of properties. This is our third Marriott Property that we've developed, and our second Marriott opening in as many months. We're very pleased with the product, and the overall support from Marriott as a brand; we've already licensed others that we'll be starting soon" said Alpesh Patel, CEO of Kana Hotel group. Kevin Mahoney, President of Kana Hotel Group added "This is a very unique design that we've done here in Ridgeland, and I think it will be very well received. We have a long time presence in this market with another property of ours, and the two will work very well together".
The SpringHill Suites is ideal for business and leisure travelers who look for style and inspiration in their stay. Everything from furniture to lighting is carefully selected to offer a calm and refreshing alternative for travelers. Separate living, working and sleeping spaces assure guests have flexibility and ease. The perfect place to sink into a good night's sleep, the hotel offers luxurious bedding alongside an iHome docking station in every suite. A comfortable pullout sofa bed and lounge chair with ottoman offers additional space for relaxation or extra family members. Presenting guests with a spa-like experience, a separate bathroom and shower area, accessed through sleek sliding doors, feature marble-top vanity, iridescent tile walls and creative lighting features, all of which help to reenergize and revive.
The bright and inviting lobby offers a great venue for conducting casual meetings or simply to socialize. The hotel offers business services, same-day dry cleaning, guest laundry facilities, an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center and express checkout. The Market offers convenient 24/7 access to food and beverages.
For more information or reservations, call the SpringHill Suites Jackson North / Ridgeland hotel directly at (601) 898-3747, or call the SpringHill Suites toll-free number at 888-287-9400, contact a travel agent or visit the web site at www.springhillsuites.com/jansh.
About Kana Hotel Group
Kana Hotel Group is located in Knoxville, TN, with Southern Regional offices in Tampa, FL. Kana is an award winning independent third party management company with over 3,400 hotel rooms under management, and additional 650+ rooms in development. The portfolio is well diversified across major brands such as Hilton, Marriott, and IHG. Kana Hotel Group has extensive relationships with institutional owners and lenders as well as individual ownership groups. More information can be found at www.kanahotelgroup.com.
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