$10 million “Next-Generation” Holiday Inn to feature new sign and brand standards as part of the worldwide brand re-launch
Dora Hospitality, LLC has announced plans for a 100-room, Holiday Inn hotel in Bismarck, North Dakota. The Holiday Inn – Bismarck is expected to open in 2012. The hotel plans to hire approximately 40 employees ranging from guest service representatives and housekeepers to restaurant servers and cooks.
The 90,000 sq.-ft. Holiday Inn Bismarck was developed to provide the features and amenities that guests want. It will feature a contemporary, innovative design that provides accessible comfort such as, friendly service and a great night’s sleep, and will set new standards for business travelers and families alike.
“We are proud to welcome the Bismarck, ND property to the Dora Hospitality family of fine hotels,” said Robert Dora, president of Dora Hospitality. “The hotel adds to our inventory of great North Dakota hotels, and Bismarck is a market where we believe this new Holiday Inn will thrive.” Dora already operates extended stay hotels in Bismarck and Minot and has another under construction in Minot, in partnership with Real Builders, Inc. and Dan Schmaltz of Bismarck.
The full-service hotel will include a Sports Grill restaurant; the design includes touches like hardwood-style flooring, solid wood tables and unique circular booth seating. The division between the bar and seated dining area will make the restaurant an equally suitable option for social events or a business dinner. Bold photographs taken from the rich history of North Dakota sports will pay tribute to North Dakota athletes and sports figures as well as some of the greatest moments in sports history, while high-definition televisions broadcast current games and events.
The hotel design debuts a bold change in room décor for Holiday Inn and will create a residential atmosphere that is warm, trend-forward and comfortable. The hotel will feature a natural, fresh color palette punctuated by pops of energetic colors. Guest beds will be made using crisp, white bedding with pillows that come in two comfort levels: “soft” and “firm.” And the bathrooms will include a specially designed showerhead that offers superior pressure, as well as a signature shower curtain with curved rod and new amenities.
The residential design includes business-focused necessities like an ergonomic work station, data ports, complimentary high speed Internet access in the guest rooms, with high speed access that is available both wired and wireless. In addition, each room will have upgraded Holiday Inn guestroom accommodations – comfortable double, queen or king-sized beds, a sitting area with a lounge chair, and flat panel high – definition televisions with cable access, hairdryer, coffee maker, iron and ironing board.
The Holiday Inn-Bismarck will also offer a variety of other amenities such as a fitness center, washers and dryers, a sweet shop, indoor pool, and business center.
The Holiday Inn Bismarck is owned by Bismarck Ridgeline, LLC and managed by Dora Hospitality, LLC under a license agreement. Dora Hospitality is located at 9904 North by Northeast Blvd Fishers, IN 46037. Dora Hospitality also operates the Candlewood Suites in Bismarck and Minot.
