Press Release: Windsor Hospitality Group
August 7, 2001
LOS ANGELES & ATLANTA -- Los Angeles-based Windsor Hospitality Group, a division of Windsor Capital Group,
announces the opening of the new 150-suite Embassy Suites Atlanta-Alpharetta. Owned and operated by Windsor, the
Embassy Suites Atlanta-Alpharetta is conveniently located in a suburb north of Atlanta. The $18 million property
is positioned in the heart of the thriving corporate campus/entertainment center of Atlanta and Alpharetta and
is an ideal setting for both business and leisure travelers.
The Embassy Suites Atlanta-Alpharetta boasts a strong commitment to superior guest service, as well as unparalleled
quality. ``We place an emphasis on making our employees satisfied and happy, which is evident in the superior customer
service we provide our guests,'' said Don Elwell, general manager for the Embassy Suites Atlanta-Alpharetta. ``We
are all thrilled to be a part of the booming Atlanta-Alpharetta community. With our ideal location in the midst
of many great companies and businesses, we truly have the best of both worlds.''
The decor of the Atlanta-Alpharetta property is warm and inviting with a gray stucco exterior and a vibrant interior
that combines modern artwork with an engaging Southwestern theme. Various soft yellow tones accented by rich jewel-tone
features create an elegant and relaxed environment for guests. The hotel's restaurant, Cascades, offers a variety
of Continental-American cuisine, as well as select signature dishes. Overlooking the hotel's exquisite waterfall
and pond, Cascades can accommodate 70 guests and is open to the public for lunch and dinner.
The more than 3,000 square feet of functional meeting space, including a 2,400-square-foot ballroom, makes the
Embassy Suites Atlanta-Alpharetta ideal for a variety of events from weddings and family reunions to corporate
meetings and conferences. The ballroom can be configured for smaller events by offering two 1,200-square-foot salons,
the Augusta and the Alpharetta. The hotel's exceptional meeting facilities include a 225-square-foot board room
and the 550-square-foot Savannah Room, each containing floor-to-ceiling windows and a fully equipped service area
with wet bar.
The Embassy Suites Atlanta-Alpharetta features a variety of amenities such as a private bedroom in every suite,
a living room with a sofa sleeper, wet bar, refrigerator, microwave and coffeemaker. In addition, each of the hotel's
150 suites are equipped with two color televisions, Internet data port and customizable voicemail, Nintendo 64
and WebTV. Travelers also can enjoy complimentary cocktails and full cooked-to-order breakfast during their stay.
Guests are treated to a complimentary USA Today every weekday morning, laundry/valet service, sundeck, cardio fitness
center, 24-hour gift shop, complimentary business center and an oversized indoor pool and whirlpool. The hotel
also offers complimentary shuttle service within a five-mile radius of the hotel.
Proven Track Record
Windsor is one of the largest developers of Embassy Suites in the United States and produces some of the highest
net operating income margins within the entire Embassy Suites system. The company operates 17 Embassy Suites throughout
the United States, including Bellevue, Wash.; Lompoc, Calif.; Colorado Springs, Colo.; Livonia, Mich.; Portland,
Ore.; and Seattle/Lynnwood, Wash.
Making a Reservation
To make a reservation at the Embassy Suites Atlanta-Alpharetta, call 1-800-EMBASSY or 678/566-8800, go online to
http://www.embassysuites.com or www.winhotel.com,
or contact your travel agent. The Embassy Suites Atlanta-Alpharetta can be booked under the following GDS codes:
Sabre 57049, Apollo 34415, Worldspan 5069 and Amadeus ATL595.
Company Information
Los Angeles-based Windsor Hospitality Group (http://www.winhotel.com), a
division of Windsor Capital Group, owns and/or manages a portfolio of 24 hotels, representing 5,174 guest rooms
and suites in 11 states. Windsor's hotels have significantly outperformed other upscale suite and full-service
properties in the industry. The company operates hotels under the Embassy Suites, Hawthorn Suites, Marriott, Renaissance
and Radisson brands. Windsor has extensive experience in hotel development, renovation, finance and management.
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Contact:
Windsor Capital Group
Lou Weckstein, 602/952-9099
louweck@aol.com
or
Publicis Dialog for Windsor Hospitality Group
Kelly Campbell, 972/628-7738
kelly.campbell@publicis-usa.com
or
Laurie Swyers, 972/628-7761
laurie.swyers@publicis-usa.com