219-key Embassy Suites in Springfield, Virginia Celebrates Grand Opening
McLEAN, VA - November 25, 2013 - The newly opened Embassy Suites Hotel in Springfield, Va. celebrated its grand opening event benefiting the USO Warrior and Family Center at Fort Belvoir.
Along with executives from McLean, Virginia-based Hilton Worldwide and Embassy Suites Hotels and operator High Velocity Hospitality, local officials and community members gathered to celebrate the newly-built hotel, which opened to the public in August. Located at 8100 Loisdale Road in Springfield, Va., the hotel features the latest Embassy Suites design concept, Design Option III, and includes 219 suites along with more than 6,000 square feet of meeting space capable of accommodating up to 300 people.
The evening event, co-hosted with the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce, consisted of a ribbon cutting and open house where donations were gathered for the USO Warrior and Family Center. The USO Warrior and Family Center opened in February 2013 and is the first of two planned Warrior and Family Centers that support wounded warriors and their families throughout the rehabilitation process by providing a place for recreation, normalcy, respite and long-term planning. Following the festivities, Embassy Suites Springfield matched all donations received during the grand opening celebration, presenting more then $3,000 to representatives of the center.
Addressing the assembled attendees, John Rogers, global head of Embassy Suites Hotels, said, "I am honored to be a part of tonight's celebration, and we are proud to add this stunning hotel to our portfolio of all-suites properties, especially as it is right down the road from Hilton Worldwide and Embassy Suites global headquarters. The hotel is the first Design Option III Embassy Suites in Virginia and the DC Metro area, and is the brand's fifteenth across the Americas."
The brand's Design Option III concept decreases the amount of land needed and offers flexible features including guest room design, in addition to a contemporary atrium area. These features further enhance the guest experience, as there is a great sense of space with increased natural light in guest rooms and public areas like the atrium.
"Our hotel was built on the site of a previously vibrant property known for its support of the local community from the 1950s until its closure in 2011," said Brad Wymer, general manager, Embassy Suites Springfield. "Commitment to community is also a lynchpin of the Embassy Suites culture, where we strive to make a difference not only in the lives of our guests and team members, but also in the communities around us. We look forward to continuing this culture and legacy of hospitality, community support and involvement with Embassy Suites here in the Springfield community."
The hotel features all of the signature amenities that can be found at every Embassy Suites hotel, including complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast each morning; a nightly Complimentary Evening Reception*; two-room suites with a separate living areas, private bedrooms and a wet bar fitted with a microwave, refrigerator and sink; and 24-hour complimentary fitness and business centers. At the Embassy Suites Springfield, two flat panel, high-definition televisions in every suite offer DirectTV with premium channels. Complimentary internet access can be found throughout the hotel. Additional highlights include the indoor pool with a Riverflow Lap Lane, a water flow system that empowers swimmers to swim in place, and Crossroads Bar & Grill, serving up contemporary American fare.
To make reservations, travelers can visit the hotel's website at www.springfield.embassysuites.com or www.embassysuites.com, call 1-800-EMBASSY or call the hotel directly at 571-339-2000.
*Service of alcohol subject to state and local laws. Must be of legal drinking age.
About High Velocity Hospitality
High Velocity Hospitality, LLC is the affiliate management company arm of Miller Global Properties, LLC. Created in 2012, High Velocity Hospitality opens and manages multiple brands and independent properties in the United States.
About Embassy Suites Hotels
Embassy Suites Hotels, one of Hilton Worldwide's 10 market-leading brands, gives guests more during every stay. The full-service, upscale brand offers spacious two-room suites, free cooked-to-order breakfast and nightly Complimentary Evening Receptions with appetizers and beverages. Both leisure and business travelers looking for an approachable, upscale experience feel right at home in the brand's inviting atrium environment. Embassy Suites Hotels has more than 210 properties across the Americas and nearly 35 more in the pipeline. For more information, visit embassysuites.com, and connect with Embassy Suites at embassysuitesmediacenter.com, facebook.com/embassysuiteshotels and twitter.com/EmbassySuites.
About Hilton Worldwide
Hilton Worldwide is a leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxury and full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and focused-service hotels. For 94 years, Hilton Worldwide has been dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences. The company's portfolio of ten world-class global brands is comprised of more than 4,000 managed, franchised, owned and leased hotels and timeshare properties, with more than 665,000 rooms in 90 countries and territories, including Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Hampton Hotels, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations. The company also manages an award-winning customer loyalty program, Hilton HHonorsTM. Visit www.hiltonworldwide.com for more information and connect with Hilton Worldwide at www.facebook.com/hiltonworldwide, www.twitter.com/hiltonworldwide, www.youtube.com/hiltonworldwide, www.flickr.com/hiltonworldwide and www.linkedin.com/company/hilton-worldwide
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