Hotel Equities to Manage Newly-Converted 145-room La Quinta Inn & Suites Pittsburgh North
Atlanta, GA - November 27, 2013 - Atlanta-based Hotel Equities (www.hotelequities.com) has been selected to manage the newly converted 145-room La Quinta Inn & Suites Pittsburgh North in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to its portfolio.
"We are delighted to expand our portfolio in Pennsylvania with this well-positioned hotel in Pittsburgh," said Joe Reardon, Vice President of Business Development for HE. "Our management team looks forward to making this hotel the flagship property for the La Quinta brand by building a rewarding and profitable working partnership with the hotel's ownership group and adding value to their asset."
The La Quinta Inn & Suites marks the first addition for Hotel Equities in the greater Pittsburgh area. The hotel lies minutes north of Downtown Pittsburgh at Exit 4 off I-279. The seven-story, high-rise hotel stands near the Ross Park Mall, North Hills Village and a number of fine dining restaurants.
"Hotel Equities shares my vision and my goals for the hotel," said Hitesh V. Patel, for the hotel's ownership group. "Their management team will enhance the guest experience as well as the self-esteem of the staff. Hotel Equities is known for optimizing hotel profitability while also maintaining the best interests of the hotel's guests and associates."
The hotel features 7,000 square feet of meeting or event space in addition to beautiful pre-function space. The hotel's location is near Heinz Field, PNC Park and the Carnegie Science Center. Anticipating the needs of business, leisure and group tour travelers, the hotel includes a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.
About Hotel Equities (HE)
Hotel Equities (HE) is an Atlanta-based full-scale hotel management, development and consulting firm. Frederick W. Cerrone, CHA, serves as President and CEO. HE presently has more than 55 properties in its portfolio. For more information, visit www.hotelequities.com.
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