Hotel Lodging News

MARBLE FALLS, TX - It has been rumored Santa Claus will make another appearance at the Hampton Inn on the Lake in Marble Falls, Texas on December 21 & 22. He will be there to take pictures with kids and collect Christmas wishes.  Santa’s elves will be handing out steaming hot cocoa, fresh baked cookies and offering tours of the property.

Last winter, Pauline Ramirez was caught kissing Santa when he visited Hampton Inn On the Lake in Marble Falls.

Come by and share your Christmas wishes with Santa.  Open to the public.  Call the Hampton Inn on the Lake at (830) 798-1895 for up-to-date Santa’s visiting times.

HILLSBORO, TX - Hampton Inn Hillsboro wanted to give back to their community this Holiday Season.  Employees are participating with the local nursing homes Angel Tree Christmas.  Employees choose five elderly residents from each nursing home.  The residents selected would not otherwise receive gifts and/or visits from family. “You should see the light in their eyes and the giving attitude everyone had when asked if they would like to be part of the program. I saw a few tears also when they found out that these residents would have nothing at Christmas without the Angel Tree Christmas.”, proudly stated Peggy Franklin, General Manager.  Employees will be donating gifts to the Angel Tree recipients.  However, more importantly, they are giving of their time and hearts in this season of giving.    

LIVINGSTON, TX -  Staff at the Hampton Inn in Livingston are volunteering to donate food baskets this holiday season to local hometown families.  The families were selected through the Livingston School District.  One family has been selected for Thanksgiving and two families for Christmas. The baskets consist of a turkey and all the trimmings plus extra items of food staples.

Hampton Inn and Holiday Inn Express in Livingston are also participating in Toys for Tots.  Toys are collected and then delivered to the local volunteer fire stations for delivery before Christmas. 

The City of Livingston will be in full Christmas Spirit this year while sponsoring the Livingston Hometown Christmas on December 8th.  The day will feature a car show (with raffle for new car), petting zoo, pony carousel, wagon rides, carriage rides, the Christmas Train Village, arts & crafts vendors, entertainment and refreshments between 10:00 am and 9:00 pm.   

The day also includes a Jingle Bell Fun Run and Walk at 1:00pm.  The run/walk is open to anyone interested in a little fun and friendly competition.  A Best Holiday Outfit and Largest Theme-Dressed Group award will also be presented. Get your friends and neighbors together and join in the fun holiday event.

The Lighted Christmas Parade will begin at 6:00 p.m.  And Santa Clause will be at City Hall from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm for photos.  Take an old fashioned hayride through Pedigo Park and enjoy the lighted holiday figures and other Christmas lights on display, from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. 

ROUND ROCK, TX (December 2007) - The Candlewood Suites Austin-Round Rock extended-stay hotel has invested over $250,000 in renovations this year and it is just the beginning!  The new Comforts of Home Bedding has been added in all guest rooms as well as brand new ergonomic chairs for the work space.  Recliner chairs and carpet has been completely replaced to give a fresh new look.  Complimentary Internet access has also been upgraded for fast connections and guest convenience.

Each year the Candlewood Suites in Round Rock is getting better and better.  In 2008, brand new drapes, lamps, sheers and hardware will also be installed.  The full kitchens in each suite will be upgraded including cabinetry. 

Guests are invited to come discover the comforts of home in Round Rock.  While in town, take advantage of the hotel’s offer of their Shop and Stay Package.  The package is perfect for guests wishing to spend some time shopping for gifts for the holidays this year.  For each night you book this package you will receive a free $25 gift card for Round Rock Premium Outlets! 

Round Rock Premium Outlets, just 2 miles from the hotel, is not just a shopping center but has become a destination for shoppers all over the state featuring over 125 stores including Adidas, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Burberry, Calvin Klein, Coach, Gap Outlet, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren and more!

Visit www.hotel-roundrock.com/specials.htm or call the hotel at 512-828-0899 for reservations. 

LAS CRUCES, NM - Staybridge Suites-Las Cruces is hosting their First Annual Give Kids the World Christmas Bazaar on Sunday, December 9th.   Proceeds raised by the Staybridge Suites will benefit Give Kids the World.   The community is invited to celebrate the holiday season with us and get some Christmas shopping in! 

Give Kids The World Village (GKTW) is a 70-acre, non-profit resort in Central Florida that creates magical memories for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. GKTW provides accommodations at its whimsical resort, donated attractions tickets, meals and more for a week-long, cost-free fantasy vacation. With the help of many generous individuals, corporations and partnering wish-granting organizations, Give Kids The World has welcomed more than 75,000 families from all 50 states and over 50 countries.  For more information on Give Kids The World, visit the GKTW web site at www.gktw.org.

The community is invited to attend the Christmas Bazaar, which will be held from 12:00PM-4:00PM on Sunday, December 9th, 2007.  The Staybridge Suites hotel is located at 2651 Northrise Dr. in Las Cruces.  Come out and celebrate the holiday season with us!  Many local vendors will be selling the best arts, crafts and Christmas items Las Cruces has to offer.

“Staybridge Suites is honored to participate this holiday season in supporting Give Kids The World by hosting our first annual Christmas Bazaar.”  stated Jason Guthrie, Sales Manager of Staybridge Suites and coordinator of Christmas Bazaar.  For more information please contact Jason Guthrie at 505-521-7999.  

HILLSBORO, TX (November 21, 2007) - Below is a letter submitted to the President of Lodging Host Hotel Corp on behalf of the guest stay at Hampton Inn Hillsboro.  We love receiving our guest’s comments.

“I had the opportunity to meet you several weeks ago at the Hampton Inn in Hillsboro, TX.  I, along with numerous other individuals from OGM and Percheron, spent months calling the Hampton Inn Hillsboro home.  In our line of work living in a hotel is just part of the job.  At this hotel it was very different.  We were treated like family.  I can honestly say that I have never had a better experience at any hotel. 

I knew every person on the staff by name and, they knew me by my first name.  I believe that the wonderful attitudes and personalities of the staff are a direct reflection of the outstanding leadership of the General Manager, Peggy Franklin.  I don’t think I could say enough about her and the hospitality she provided to us. 

The day I finally checked out was like leaving home and good friends.  I just wanted to let you know what a wonderful group of people you have in Hillsboro and what a great job they are doing.  I look forward to seeing them all again in the near future.”  

Justin W. Lyon, Regional Field Manager, Percheron Acquisitions, LLC

PORT ARANSAS, TX (November 2007) - Bass Pro Shops and Plantation Suites & Conference Center have teamed together to charter another  “Go Deep or Don’t Go at All” Deep Sea Fishing Adventure Friday, November 9 & Saturday, November 10, 2007, an all day deep sea fishing trip out of Port Aransas.  Limited availability. Call today at 877-836-3866. For more details, visit www.PlantationSuites.com/specials.htm.

Longview, TX (November 2, 2007) - There has been much speculation as to what the crash in the sub-prime market is going to do to Hotel lending and construction.  My quick answers would little and nothing respectively but let me explain because it is certainly not that simple. 

While hotel lending does not really have a sub-prime aspect in name it does have “conduit” lending.  This lending source is used for stabilized operating hotels and is significantly more sophisticated than what was happening in the Housing sub-prime market. Read the rest of this entry �