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Cornerstone Hospitality and Creative Boutique Hotels, LLC to develop boutique hotel in South Boston
A boutique hotel can work in downtown South Boston much the way it did in Lynchburg, developer Hal Craddock said during Monday’s public meeting giving an overview of a proposed Downtown South Boston Master Development Plan project.
Craddock, of Creative Boutique Hotels, LLC, who helped develop the 44-unit Craddock Terry Hotel in Lynchburg, indicated people are looking at hotels for more than simply a place to lay their heads
First Ever-Built Hampton Inn & Suites Completes $3 Million Facelift
Cornerstone Hospitality announced today that the world’s first Hampton Inn and Suites recently completed a three million dollar renovation. The project includes the newly designed Perfect Mix Lobby, Precore fitness center as well as complete renovation of public areas, exterior, meeting space, guest rooms and suites. The modern redesigned lobby space will give hotel guests a more inviting and comfortable place to conduct business, visit with family and friends or enjoy the complimentary breakfast. The expansion of the lobby will allow business travelers more room and greater capabilities in the new business center. Guests will find the new pool area an inviting place to gather and will enjoy the new Bull Barbeque Island and outdoor-living-room pavilion.
Cornerstone Partners to Form Creative Boutique Hotels
Lodging Magazine recently reported on the formation of Creative Boutique Hotels.
Cornerstone Hospitality, a member of the Boutique and Lifestyle Lodging Association, announced that it has entered into a partnership with MB Contractors and Craddock Cunningham Architectural Partners, both of Virginia, to form Creative Boutique Hotels.
Small-Town Boutiques Offer Big Advantages
There's whimsy there, said Kimberley Christner, president and CEO of Cornerstone Hospitality, who was hired as a development and operations consultant on the project and now manages the property. "It's an anchor of the area." Cornerstone is working on three more boutique hotels in historic Virginia towns.
Cornerstone Sets New Trend with NanoTouch Products in Guestrooms
When a hotel offers something truly unique to first-time and repeat guests, word spreads quickly. When that offering helps keep germs from spreading, word-of-mouth goes viral in a good way. That's what happened at the boutique Craddock Terry Hotel, managed by Cornerstone Hospitality, when they started featuring a trio of NanoTouch Materials products in their guestrooms.
NanoTouch Materials is the world's first manufacturer of printed, portable, removable, and self-cleaning NanoSeptic touch point products that constantly kill bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
Executives at Craddock Terry and the development and management firm, Cornerstone Hospitality, added NanoSeptic self-cleaning antimicrobial travel mats on which guests rest personal items like toothbrushes, jewelry, medicines, and more. They also added self-cleaning TV channel guides and coffee maker instruction placards (both frequently touched, but rarely cleaned, hotel room items).
Cornerstone Hospitality Adds Another Hampton Inn
Cornerstone Hospitality announced today the addition of the Hampton Inn located in South Hill, Virginia to their portfolio in December 2012.
"The Hampton Inn in South Hill is a great property in a wonderful location between Richmond and Raleigh. The owners have done a really nice job on a complete property renovation and implementation of all of the new Hampton Brand Initiatives," said President and CEO of Cornerstone Hospitality, Kimberly L. Christner.
The owners completely renovated the properties public space in 2012 and are in the final phase of renovations of the fitness center, guest rooms and guest room bathrooms.
Craig Larson, Chief Operating Officer, said, "We really enjoy working with owners who are attracted to and value our more hands-on approach to management and leadership of their property. This 55 room hotel and ownership partners are a great fit for our growing portfolio."
Cornerstone Hospitality Selects New Pricing System for the Craddock Terry Hotel
New revenue management solution will help Historic Hotels of America property easily manage pricing and forecasting
IDeaS Revenue Solutions, the leading provider of pricing and revenue management software, services and consulting to the hospitality industry, today announced the general availability of the new IDeaS Pricing System™, an affordable and intuitive revenue management solution for hoteliers with limited resources. Cornerstone Hospitality, LLC will be the first organization—outside of IDeaS' trusted pilot partners—to implement the new solution at the Craddock Terry Hotel located in Lynchburg, Va. Management staff at the hotel, a member of Preferred Hotel Group's Historic Hotels of America, will use the automated system to maximize profitability across the boutique, 44-room property.
‘Luxury’ Doesn’t Always Define Boutique Hotels
Speakers at the Lifestyle/Boutique Hotel Development Conference told attendees that affordable, unique experiences can be accomplished without spending a fortune in hotel development costs.
MIAMI BEACH, Florida—Boutique and lifestyle hotels don’t have to be luxurious to be a part of a jet setters fashionable life; they simply need to provide a unique environment in a comfortable setting that appeals to multiple layers of consumers.
Panelists speaking on the “Boutique and Lifestyle Doesn’t Have to Mean Luxury” panel during the opening day of the fourth annual Lifestyle/Boutique Hotel Development Conference said trends are pointing to more value-conscious consumers being willing and able to seek out affordable, unique experiences in hotels other than “big beige boxes.”
First Ever Built Hampton Inn & Suites Added to Portfolio
Cornerstone Hospitality announced the addition of the first ever built Hampton Inn and Suites located in Newport News, Virginia to their portfolio.
"Our Hampton Inn & Suites was the first ever build in the country and Craig Larson has been the heart and soul of our hotel for the past 17 years," said Christine Yoder, Managing Member. " From the very beginning, his commitment has been a huge part of our success. It shows in the return guests, many of which he knows by name. He also has a strong commitment to his employees; many of them have been with the hotel for 10 - 15 years. We have tremendous respect for Craig as a person. His values mirror our own. It has made for a wonderful working relationship."
Craddock Terry Wins Best Boutique Hotel
The Craddock Terry Hotel located in Lynchburg, Virginia has been honored with the 2012 "Best Boutique Hotel in Virginia" award from Virginia Living Magazine.
Historic Boutique Hotel Added to Portfolio
Officials announced the addition of boutique and historic hotel, The Craddock Terry Hotel, in Lynchburg, Virginia to their portfolio.
"After consulting and operating this hotel previously under the Beck Company umbrella for three years, I am thrilled the ownership group of this property has decided to follow me into Cornerstone Hospitality" stated Kimberly Christner, President of Cornerstone Hospitality.
Industry Veterans Launch Cornerstone
Kimberly Christner and partner Craig Larson celebrated the opening of their new management company designed to offer a different style of management than their competitor mega firms.
Local hotel veterans Kimberly Christner and partner Craig Larson celebrated the opening of their new management company designed to offer a different style of management than their competitor mega firms. Cornerstone Hospitality opened its doors on April 2, 2012 in Williamsburg, Virginia. The company will be focused on property management and development of select service brands and Life-Style hotels, as well as boutique, small resort and historic properties.
Cornerstone Hospitality was created with the owner in mind. With focus on personal attention, revenue maximization, sales and exceptional operating programs, the firm's principals have a combined experience of nearly 50 years and a great reputation in the hospitality community.