InterContinental Hotels Group Announces Further Expansion of Crowne Plaza Portfolio in the Northeastern U.S.
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InterContinental Hotels Group Announces Further Expansion of Crowne Plaza Portfolio in the Northeastern U.S.
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Category: North America & West Indies / Carribean islands
This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2006-04-03
InterContinental Hotels Group, the world’s largest hotel group by number of rooms, announced today the opening of its latest Crowne Plaza hotel in Fairfield, N.J. (USA) This 204-room property joins other Crowne Plaza hotels recently opened in the Northeast in Englewood and Paramus Park, N.J., Lake Placid, N.Y., Enfield and Cromwell, Conn.
“We continue to expand our presence in the Northeastern U.S. as well as all over North America and this is the seventh hotel to be added to the Crowne Plaza portfolio this year,” said Kevin Kowalski, vice president, brand management, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts. “We look forward to providing our industry leading meetings service and a great night’s sleep via our Sleep Advantage program to our guests in Fairfield, N.J.”
The Crowne Plaza Fairfield features the newly introduced Crowne Plaza Sleep Advantage which is available at all Crowne Plaza hotels in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The Sleep Advantage encompasses the entire sleep experience, from training staff on how to create and maintain a restful environment to providing innovative products and services. Program components include new bedding, guaranteed wake-up calls, designated quiet zones, night lights, drape clips, sleep CDs, sleep tips and amenities such as eye masks, ear plugs and lavender spray.
Also consistent with the Crowne Plaza brand, the hotel offers a comprehensive meetings package to ensure a seamless planning process and exceptional meeting experience consisting of three key components: a Two-Hour Response Guarantee, Crowne Meetings Director and a Meetings Daily Debrief. The Crowne Plaza Fairfield has 18,000-sq. ft. of meeting space including two ballrooms, and four meeting rooms, providing the perfect venue for business meetings and social functions.
Guest room amenities at the property include: air conditioning, dual telephone line with voice mail, an executive desk, coffee maker, hair dryer, make-up mirror, iron and ironing board. Fifty-six guestrooms are junior suites and four are presidential suites. The Crowne Plaza Fairfield also offers an indoor pool and sauna, fitness center, business center, complimentary shuttle service to area businesses and shops, 24-hour front desk, express checkout, same day laundry and valet, gift shop and complimentary parking. High speed wireless internet access is offered in all guestrooms. The hotel’s dining facility Riga offers casual Italian cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
“We’re proud to introduce the Crowne Plaza brand to guests visiting Fairfield,” said Suzanne McCreight, general manager, Crowne Plaza Fairfield. “Crowne Plaza’s distinctive guest programs, THE PLACE TO MEET and Sleep Advantage will certainly differentiate our hotel from others in the Fairfield area.”
Located approximately 20 miles outside New York City, the hotel is a short drive or train ride from Madison Square Garden and other area attractions. Meadowlands Sports Complex and Montclair State University are just a short drive from the hotel.
The Crowne Plaza Fairfield, which is owned and managed by WIH Hotels, under a license agreement with a company in the InterContinental Hotels Group is located at 690 Route 46 East, Fairfield, N.J., 07004; Telephone: (973) 227-9200; Facsimile: (973) 227-4308. The hotel was formerly known as Prime Hotel & Suites Fairfield.
The Crowne Plaza Fairfield participates in Priority Club Rewards, the world's first and most global hotel loyalty program spanning more than 3,600 hotels in nearly 100 countries. Members earn their choice of points toward free hotel nights or merchandise, or earn frequent flyer miles with more than 40 domestic and international airline partners. Enrollment in Priority Club Rewards is free. Guests enroll online at www.priorityclub.com, by calling 1-888-211-9874 or at the front desk of any Crowne Plaza hotel.
As part of the InterContinental Hotels Group global portfolio, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts has 235 hotels in 48 countries, and are located in major urban centers, gateway cities and resort destinations. In 2004, Crowne Plaza added more properties than during any of the past five years. For reservations at Crowne Plaza properties, visit www.crowneplaza.com or call 1-800-2CROWNE.
With the addition of the Crowne Plaza Fairfield, there are now five Crowne Plaza hotels with more than 1,000 guestrooms in the state of New Jersey. The InterContinental Hotels Group portfolio in New Jersey is represented by five of its brands, including the upscale, full service, limited service, upscale extended stay and mid-scale extended stay segments with nearly 50 hotels and more than 7,400 rooms.
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