Marble Falls, TX Hampton Inn on the Lake: has just completed a $250,000 renovation of its public and guest bathrooms. General Manager, Pauline Ramirez of Lodging Host, the hotel management company, commented “The marble counter tops, wood vanities, new tile floors and new lighting fixtures give the bathrooms a wonderful spa-like feel.” Guests give the bathrooms rave reviews. The bathroom renovation is part of a continuing capital investment program begun in October of 2005 when Rocky Reese and Live Oak Lodging purchased the hotel. At that time, all the public area furniture and much of the guestroom furniture was upgraded. Last year, landscaping was improved along with a permanent pool canopy. “Each off-season we try to upgrade our product to keep it fresh and the best value in the market,” Mr. Reese said. So far, Live Oak Lodging has invested almost $500,000 in upgrading the Hampton Inn on the Lake. Live Oak Lodging also owns and operates the 78- room boutique hotel, The Lighthouse Inn at Aransas Bayin Rockport. With the lake as a backdrop, Hampton Inn on the Lake is a relaxing way to spend a few days. For more information or to make reservations log on to www.marblefallshotel.com or call 830-798-1895.
December 5th, 2007Santa Claus Schedules a Visit to Marble Falls
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.
November 2nd, 2007Sub Prime Crash to Effect Hotels?
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
November 1st, 2007A Twinkling in Marble Falls
MARBLE FALLS, TX (November 2007) - Step outside the door of Hampton Inn on the Lake Marble Falls to view over ONE MILLION tiny, twinkling lights on 130 sculptures reflecting on the sparkling waters of beautiful Lake Marble Falls. The spirit of the entire community culminates during the Winter Holiday Season at Marble Falls Walkway of Lights!
The self-guided winter wonderland walk will dazzle you with the largest lighted pole-tree boasting over 17,000 multi-colored lights and a lighted tunnel touting over 12,000 clear bulbs. Both these special treasures together with the whimsical, patriotic, religious, traditional, and not so traditional sculptures, along with beautiful Christmas music, create the Walkway of Lights. This lighted wonderland will fill your holiday season with enchantment. Read the rest of this entry
October 30th, 2007Lodging Host Presents 2007 Annual Employee Awards
LONGVIEW, TX (October 29, 2007) - Lodging Host Hotel Corp held its bi-annual Managers Lock-In Training Conference October 28-30 in Hillsboro, TX. The two-day conference hosted by the Hampton Inn Hillsboro was a time of training and team building for Lodging Host corporate employees and hotel managers. The final evening featured an awards dinner where the following employees were recognized for their excellent customer service and dedication to Lodging Host over the previous year.
Employee of the Year - Teresa Marcus
Hampton Inn
Department Head of the Year - Becky Schomer
Hampton Inn Livingston Sales Manager
General Manager of the Year - Louis Christian
Holiday Inn Express Livingston General Manager
September 20th, 2007Recognized as a Hampton Key Partner
HILLSBORO, TX (September 2007) - Since the opening of the Hampton Inn Hillsboro hotel, Lodging Host Hotel Corp now manages three Hampton Inn brand hotels including Marble Falls, Livingston and Hillsboro. All three Lodging Host Hotel Corp managed Hampton Inn hotels are located in Texas.
With the opening of the third property, Hilton Hotels Corporation invited Lodging Host to join the Hampton group of Key Partners. A Key Partner is an owner, ownership group or management company that owns at least three Hampton brand hotels that we would like to continue doing future business with as a brand. This is an internal Hampton brand program.” stated Sheila Wright, Regional Director Product & Service with Hampton Brand Hotel Performance.
The Lodging Host Hampton Key Partner meeting was held September 6th in Hillsboro where Lodging Host proudly accepted the partnership opportunity.
August 1st, 2007First Choice Club® Features Upgraded
LONGVIEW, TX (August 1, 2007) - Lodging Host Hotel Corp announces upgrades to its’ hotel’s frequest-stay guest reward program. The enhanced benefits are effective today, August 1, 2007.
The upgraded reward program now gives those who make frequent reservations at our hotels more spending power. The new MasterCard® can be spent anywhere MasterCard® debit cards are accepted. Reloads will continue to take place on a monthly basis. Each month members make hotel reservations under the First Choice Club®, their card will be reloaded the following month. Read the rest of this entry
July 24th, 2007Texas Hill Country Reformation
MARBLE FALLS, TX July 2007 - “We need more of a Texas Hill Country look” said Rocky Reese of Heritage Holdings, Inc., owner of the Hampton Inn on the Lake in Marble Falls. And he was right!
“We have just renovated our hotel to give our guests a more ‘Welcome to the Texas Hill Country’ feel when they visit the hotel.” said Lloyd Quinn, General Manager of the Hampton Inn. We have brought in various types of cactus and other more colorful plants that are typically grown here in central Texas. We have also brought in more than 50 tons of rock to fill in our flower beds to create a clean, upscale look.
“Our frequent guests have mentioned to us how much nicer our landscaping is now more than before.” said Pauline Ramirez, Front Desk Manager.
The pool area also received a new addition. We constructed a new custom 12′ x 22′ canopy to help combat the Texas heat. “Guests have been using it and have really enjoyed it now that the heat is beating down on them”, said Dawn Friedman, executive housekeeper.
For reservations at Hampton Inn on the Lake, visit www.MarbleFallsHotel.com or call (830) 798-1895.
July 6th, 2007In the News with Hampton Marble Falls
MARBLE FALLS, TX (July 06, 2007)—Fox 7 News reported the Hampton Inn On the Lake supported the family of the missing Leander men who may have been washed away during the flood by giving the family members a free place to stay last weekend during the search. You can see the report at myfoxaustin.com/myfox/ under the “Families of Missing Men Not Giving Up Hope” news clip. Despite the rain fall and flooding in the Marble Falls area, the Hampton Inn On the Lake is open. There have been many travelers cancelling their vacations to the Hill Country because of reports that the area is inaccessible or damaged due to the flood. Luckily, no damage occurred at the Hampton Inn and most all of Marble Falls is open and running. Come out and visit Marble Falls and the Texas Hill Country.
June 20th, 2007Lake Marble Falls Transforms
MARBLE FALLS (June 2007) - LakeFest 2007, August 10th-12th, marks the 16th year that the Marble Falls/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce transforms Lake Marble Falls into a liquid quarter-mile “racetrack” and the banks of the lake into a wild three-day boat race party. LakeFest takes place in Lakeside and Johnson Parks in Marble Falls, Texas. On Friday, more than 120 boats go in the water for Test & Tune. Drag boat fans swarm Johnson Park on Friday evening for a chance to get up-close and personal with the drivers and boats. Fans have an opportunity to purchase official T-shirts and posters for autographs and have their picture taken with the stars of the show. The highlight of the evening comes at dusk as top-fuelers “fire up,” shooting flames out exhaust pipes and splitting every ear-drum in the park. Read the rest of this entry
