New Design Features High Tech GoBoardNew Design Features High Tech GoBoard ®, Flexible Work and Social Spaces and 24/7 Food and Beverage Market
Atlanta, Georgia – November 19, 2010 – Hotel Equities (www.hotelequities.com) recently opened the 102-room Courtyard by Marriott in McDonough, Georgia. Located at 115 Mill Road, this four-story hotel is the first Courtyard in the area to boast the “refreshing business” makeover featuring the new lobby and room design.. Richard Welch serves as the General Manager assisted by Casey Robinson as Hotel Manager and Crystal Turnipseed as the Director of Sales.
“We are happy to open our company’s second Courtyard hotel in Atlanta, our hometown,” said Tamara Markham, Sr. Director of Operations for Hotel Equities. “With our experienced management team in place, we’re ready to deliver our brand of award-winning hospitality.”
Located just south of downtown Atlanta and 25 miles from the Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, the Courtyard McDonough offers guests convenient access to the Atlanta Motor Speedway, Heritage Park and the Cubihatcha Outdoor Center.
Courtyard by Marriott was the first lodging brand exclusively designed for business travel by business travelers. And now it has completely redefined the hotel lobby experience.
The open, bright and contemporary new Courtyard hotel lobby welcomes guests with vivid contrasting colors, including blue, green, orange and red. The traditional front desk is replaced with separate welcome pedestals to create more personal and private interactions when guests check in. Flexible seating options range from a communal table in the middle of the action, to more private media booths with high-definition televisions, to a more intimate, semi-enclosed lounge area.
A signature element of the new lobby is the exclusive GoBoard® technology, a 57-inch LCD touch screen packed with local information, maps, weather, and news, business and sports headlines. Guests can navigate using the touch screen to find restaurants, local attractions and directions.
Guests can connect to free WiFi and there are ample electrical outlets throughout the lobby to power digital devices. The enlarged business library features several complimentary computer terminals along with a free printer and separate computer stations dedicated to printing airline boarding passes and checking flight status.
Dining has been completely redesigned with The Bistro – Eat. Drink. Connect.; offering casual, flexible seating; easier access to food and higher quality, healthier menu options for breakfast; and light evening fare, including snacks, wine and beer so guests can unwind. The MarketTM, a 24/7 shop for snacks, beverages and sundries, is always open for late-night cravings or the toothpaste you forgot to pack.
Green has been Courtyard’s signature color since Marriott launched the brand 25 years ago. Now it is even greener with the introduction of a guest recycling program for the environment. Receptacles for paper, glass, plastic and metal will be conveniently located by side exits.
In addition to the Bistro, the on-site restaurant and bar, other hotel amenities include an indoor swimming pool with whirlpool spa, fitness center, guest laundry and business center.
About Hotel Equities
Hotel Equities (www.hotelequities.com) is an Atlanta-based full-scale hotel management, development and consulting firm. Frederick W. Cerrone, CHA, serves as President and CEO. HE presently has 44 properties in its portfolio. For more information, visit www.hotelequities.com.
