5/24/03 - More Beds to Lay Heads in Anchorage, Ala
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Anchorage, Alaska – May 24, 2004
MORE BEDS TO LAY HEADS IN ANCHORAGE, ALASKA
Currently, Anchorage boasts 7,716 hotel rooms and more than 800 Bed & Breakfast rooms. By the end of 2004, 8,043 rooms will be available in the Municipality of Anchorage.
The recently opened Hilton Homewood Suites is located in midtown Anchorage, minutes from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport and downtown Anchorage. Guests can enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast every morning and a Managers Reception every Mon - Thurs with a light meal and beverages. All of the 123 suites have both wired and wireless Internet access. Complimentary high-speed Internet access throughout the hotel allows guests to work wireless anywhere. The hotel provides complimentary transportation to and from the airport and other select destinations. (907) 762-7000, www.homewood-suites.com
The new Motel 6 is opening in mid-May 2004 in midtown and will have 83 guestrooms. Each room will have a coffeemaker, hairdryer, data port, cable TV, pay-per-view movies and Nintendo. The hotel, located three miles from the airport, offers a complimentary 24-hour airport shuttle. (907) 677-8000, mgreen@thehotelgroup.com
The Fairfield Inn & Suites, opening in mid-July located in midtown will have 106 well-appointed rooms. Each room will have a coffee makers, hairdryers, data-port, voicemail, two-line telephone, high-speed DSL, pay-per-view movies, cable TV and Nintendo. Some rooms will also have a microwave and refrigerator. Deluxe complimentary, continental breakfast, indoor pool, business center and free 24-hour airport shuttle. There are also Jacuzzi and kitchenette suites available. (907) 222-9000, mgreen@thehotelgroup.com
The Aspen Suites Hotel is expecting to open its doors July 1, 2004. The hotel has 138 rooms, each with a living room, kitchenette and a separate bedroom. All of rooms are equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, hair dryer, stovetop and high-speed internet access. The hotel offers a large exercise room and guest laundry room. (907) 868-1605, www.aspenhotelsak.com/anchorage
The Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau’s mission is to attract and serve visitors to the Municipality of Anchorage. ACVB’s marketing functions are funded by half of the bed tax collected by the lodging association. The other half goes to the Municipality’s general fund. ACVB receives no state or federal funds. For more information, see www.anchorage.net.
Media Contacts:
Erika Siegel
Public Relations Manager
toll free: (800) 446-5352 x 331
direct: (907) 257-2331
esiegel@anchorage.net
Nance Larsen, APR
Director of Communications
toll free: (800) 446-5352 x 310
direct: (907) 257-2310
nlarsen@anchorage.net
