Hersha Hospitality Management Unveils Total Lobby Renovation at Courtyard by Marriott Brookline

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Hersha Hospitality Management is proud to unveil its new “refreshing business” lobby makeover in Brookline Massachusetts at Courtyard by Marriott Brookline. This is the first Courtyard in the Boston area to showcase Marriott’s latest lobby design and positioning for the Courtyard brand. Replacing the former more traditional style is a fashionable, modern design, mindful of the hotel’s unique locale and capturing the essence of Boston. Offering convenient access to downtown Boston, Faneuil Hall, Symphony Hall and just a short drive away from Boston College and Boston University, the Courtyard Marriott Brookline remains the finest choice for business or leisure travel.

The energetic yet relaxed feel of the newly launched lobby is vibrant in color and allows guests a wide range of options from attending a virtual business meeting to grabbing a bite to eat at the Grab and Go Bistro. There are a variety of seating options that range from inviting communal tables in the middle of the action, to more private media booths featuring high‐definition televisions, to an even more intimate, semi‐enclosed lounge area.

“The Boston market continues to outpace competing cities in year over year growth and we are proud to have launched the new lobby at the Courtyard Brookline – a revolutionary approach to serve business and leisure travelers alike with better food, connectivity and gathering spaces,” said Naveen P. Kakarla, President and CEO of Hersha Hospitality Management. “This is the first of a half dozen such investments our Courtyard owners are making to stay ahead of our competition.”

Also featured in the new lobby is the Courtyard’s exclusive GoBoard™, a 52‐inch LCD touch screen displaying local information, weather, maps and news headlines. Guests can use the GoBoard™ to find a variety of restaurants, attractions and directions in the Brookline/Boston area.

The new lobby is equipped with free WiFi access as well as an ample amount of electrical outlets for digital devices. Guests can take advantage of the extensive business library, which features several complimentary computer terminals, free printing and a dedicated computer/printer for airline and other transportation related activity.

Dining has been completely redesigned with The Bistro – Eat. Drink. Connect. The Bistro offers a casual atmosphere, flexible seating and deliciously convenient fare with healthy menu options for breakfast and lunch and serves Starbucks coffee.

SOURCE: Hersha Hospitality Management

Daniel Fountain / 29.09.2010

Editor, Hotel Designs

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