Holiday Inn – Cleveland East/Mentor Completes $5 Million Renovation

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IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has recently announced that the 132-room Holiday Inn-Cleveland East/Mentor has completed a $5 million renovation.Alliance Hospitality, Inc., the hotel’s ownership company, is proud to announce the following renovations and transformations to the 4-story property:

• Enhancements to the hotel include a new open lobby concept featuring the E-bar business centre, the Krave Barista, with made-to-order cappuccino, espresso and latte, Market 24, and the all new “Krave- Good Times, Great Food” restaurant and bar
• All guest corridors feature new carpet, new wall vinyl, and up dated lighting package
• Guest rooms offer all new décor and larger bathrooms, new carpet, lighting, furniture and bedding package, every room also contains a microwave and mini-fridge, and single cup coffee maker.
• The hotel has added an expanded fitness centre, featuring state-of-the-art cardio and weight equipment
• “Krave” is the hotel’s new restaurant and bar, and will be open to the public for service on May 1, 2013. This highly anticipated restaurant will feature 2 bars, booths with private televisions, signature drinks and food items, as well as a private dining area for up to 8 guests.
• The hotel meeting space has been completely reconfigured and offers over 11,000 square feet of space and for events ranging from 2- 500. On-site Audio/Visual is also available for events.

Ohm Patel, Managing Director for Alliance Hospitality, Inc. states, “The scope of this renovation demonstrates our confidence in the strength of the Mentor, Ohio market. There is tremendous potential in both the corporate and leisure travel segments and we are pleased to have a strong presence in the community.”

The Holiday Inn –Cleveland East/Mentor is located at 7701 Reynolds Road, Mentor, Ohio 44060 and is within walking distance to a dozen restaurants. The hotel offers such business conveniences as 6 meeting rooms, including the Alliance Board Room, the E-Bar Business Centre, complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the entire building, restaurant and room service available for breakfast and dinner, the Krave Barista featuring fresh cappuccino, espresso and latte, and Market 24, Other amenities include a state-of-the-art fitness centre, indoor pool, and an open lobby concept.

Daniel Fountain / 25.04.2013

Editor, Hotel Designs

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