By Seth Daniel
Plans are underway for a complete rehabilitation of the Residence Inn located on Maple Street. The ownership announced the project would commence this year, following the spring completion of the new Homewood Suites being constructed across the street.
According to Leo Xarras of Colwen Management, “When this hotel is completed, we plan to completely do over the Residence Inn next door,”
Since opening in August 2012, the hotel has performed well. While industry standards typically call for renovations every 10 years, Xarras explained they preferred not to delay improvements to their property.
“Our employees there are tremendous,” Xarras noted. “We don’t want anyone working there to feel like they have old furniture or that the property isn’t exactly how it should be.”
The Homewood Suites on Carter Street is expected to welcome guests in May and represents an innovative approach for the brand, offering both a function facility and newly designed guest rooms.
The Residence Inn ranks among the top-performing properties for its brand within its category, Xarras indicated.