Gettysburg Hotel Honored as "Best Historic Hotel" by Historic Hotels of America
GETTYSBURG, PA - December 9, 2013) - The 119-room Gettysburg Hotel, located on Lincoln Square in historic Gettysburg, PA, was recently announced as the recipient of the prestigious “Best Historic Hotel” award from Historic Hotels of America. The award was presented to the hotel's General Manager Chuck Moran during the recent Historic Hotels of America 2013 Awards ceremony and gala dinner.
The Historic Hotels of America's annual awards reception recognizes and celebrates the finest historic hotels and hoteliers across the country. The Gettysburg Hotel, which completed an extensive, multi-million dollar renovation in April of this year, beat out eight other nominated hotels from around the country in the 75-200 Guest Rooms category for the honor of Best Historic Hotel.
“We are extremely proud to receive this incredible honor from Historic Hotels of America,” commented Moran. “It was important to us during the extensive renovations we went through this past spring that we maintain the building's historic integrity, and it is an honor to be recognized for those efforts.”
About The Gettysburg Hotel
Established in 1797 and owned by Gettysburg College, the Gettysburg Hotel is within walking distance of Gettysburg College's Majestic Theater, as well as Gettysburg National Military Park, attractions, shops and restaurants. The hotel's location and proximity to Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Harrisburg and Hershey make it an ideal spot for traveling to a variety of historic sites and places of interest. The hotel also features a business center, fitness center, roof top swimming pool, and restaurant. The Gettysburg Hotel boasts more than 9,000 square feet of meeting space, including a grand ballroom that can accommodate up to 300 people for any occasion. The property enjoys many accolades, including Celebrate Gettysburg Magazine's “Best Hotel” award; Wedding Wire's “Bride's Choice” award and The Knot's “2012 Pick: Best of Weddings”. The Gettysburg Hotel is a proud member of the Historic Hotels of America® and is professionally managed by Waterford Hotel Group, Inc. REVPAR International is the asset manager on behalf of Gettysburg College. For more information, visit www.hotelgettysburg.com.
About Waterford Hotel Group
Waterford Hotel Group, a national hotel management firm, specializes in complete hotel management services and is experienced in hotel development from concept through opening. Additionally, the company is accomplished in property repositioning through refurbishments and franchise conversions. The company's outstanding record of accomplishment is based on strategic growth, intimate knowledge of industry trends, and providing value for customers and investors. For further information, contact Waterford Hotel Group, Inc., 914 Hartford Turnpike, P.O. Box 715, Waterford, CT 06385; telephone 860-442-4559, fax 860-437-7752 or visit the company's website at www.waterfordhotelgroup.com.
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