ROCKVILLE, Md., May 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels
International, Inc.'s (NYSE: CHH) upscale Cambria
Hotels brand marked its arrival in Nebraska with the grand opening of the Cambria
Hotel Omaha Downtown. The 128-room hotel is the newest addition to
Omaha's growing NoDo district and
will entice modern travelers visiting the area with captivating
design, local flavors, contemporary amenities, and convenient
access to popular Omaha
destinations.
Following a ribbon cutting ceremony, guests celebrated with
area-inspired fare and drinks from Brickway Brewery &
Distillery, Empyrean Brewing Company, Nebraska Brewing Company, and
Zipline Brewing Company – all local breweries that will be featured
on the hotel's permanent bar menu. Property tours further
highlighted the hotel's community influences, including
custom-designed woodwork in the bar and lobby areas created from
reclaimed timber from the historic Omaha Belt Line railroad. Event
attendees also had the opportunity to participate in a silent
auction hosted by the hotel to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs
of the Midlands, which currently serves over 7,000 youth in the
greater Omaha region.
Speakers at the event included Executive Director and President
of the Omaha Convention Bureau Keith
Backsen, Senior Vice President of Upscale Brands for Choice
Hotels Janis Cannon, and Tim
O'Reilly, co-owner of the hotel and CEO and managing partner
of O'Reilly Hospitality, who expressed their excitement about the
Cambria brand's arrival in the city.
"Authenticity and personalization are hallmarks of the brand,
and the Cambria Hotel Omaha Downtown manifests both by pairing the
vibrance of the area's arts and culture district with warm,
Midwestern hospitality," said Cannon. "We're privileged to have
teamed with O'Reilly Hospitality to bring another tremendous
Cambria property to market—our fourth together, with even more on
the horizon."
The Cambria Hotel Omaha Downtown features several modern
amenities and unique design elements, including:
- Immersive, spa-style bathrooms with Bluetooth mirrors
- Contemporary and sophisticated guest rooms, complete with
modern fixtures, abundant lighting, and plush bedding
- Onsite dining featuring freshly made food, local craft beer on
tap, wine, specialty cocktails, and small bites
- Multi-function meeting space
- State-of-the-art fitness center
- Locally inspired design, including community art displayed in
guest rooms and public spaces
The LEED Silver Certified hotel incorporates a number of
eco-friendly features throughout the building, including a solar
array on the roof, a salt water pool that reduces chemical usage,
Tesla and electric vehicle charging stations, and locally-sourced,
recycled building materials.
Centrally located at 740 North 14th St., the Cambria
Hotel Omaha Downtown is minutes from several corporate offices,
including Berkshire Hathaway, Gallup, Union Pacific Railroad, and
Fortune-500 contractor Kiewit Corporation. The hotel is also near
many leisure attractions such as the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium,
the historic Old Market neighborhood—which features one-of-a-kind
boutiques, pubs, restaurants, and entertainment—and the TD
Ameritrade Park.
"We've worked with Choice Hotels and the Cambria brand for many
years, so we knew its unique approach to upscale – for both guests
and developers – would resonate strongly in Omaha. Choice has been an incredible resource
in helping us bring this project to fruition and we look forward to
expanding our Cambria portfolio in the coming years," said
O'Reilly.
The hotel was developed through a business partnership between
O'Reilly Hospitality Management and Robert
Low of Prime Trucking Company. O'Reilly Hospitality
Management has previously developed Cambria Hotels in North
Scottsdale Desert Ridge, Ariz.; as well as Plano and McAllen,
Texas; with additional Cambria Hotels arriving soon in
Louisville, Ky.; and Sarasota, Fla.
About Cambria Hotels
The Cambria® Hotels brand
is designed for the modern traveler, offering guests a distinct
experience with simple, guilt-free indulgences allowing them to
treat themselves while on the road. Properties feature compelling
design inspired by the location, spacious and comfortable rooms,
flexible meeting space, and local freshly prepared food and craft
beer. Cambria Hotels is rapidly expanding in major U.S. cities,
with hotels open in Chicago, New York
City, Pittsburgh, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles.
There are more than 40 Cambria properties open across the
United States, and over 100 hotels
open or in the pipeline in the U.S. and Canada. To learn more,
visit www.choicehotels.com/cambria.
About Choice Hotels
Choice Hotels International,
Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is one of the largest and most successful lodging
franchisors in the world. With more than 7,000 hotels,
representing nearly 570,000 rooms, in over 40 countries and
territories as of March 31, 2019, the
Choice® family of hotel brands provides business
and leisure travelers with a range of high-quality lodging options
from limited service to full-service hotels in the upscale,
midscale, extended-stay and economy segments. The award-winning
Choice Privileges® loyalty program offers members
benefits ranging from everyday rewards to exceptional experiences.
For more information, visit www.choicehotels.com.
About O'Reilly Hospitality Management, LLC
Founded in
2006 by Tim O'Reilly and based
in Springfield, Missouri, O'Reilly Hospitality
Management, LLC is an experienced hospitality firm specializing in
the design, development, and management of hotels, restaurants, and
commercial properties across the nation. Founded on the principles
of world class guest service, sustainable business practices,
community involvement, philanthropic outreach, and a commitment to
elevating the lives of its team members, O'Reilly Hospitality
Management is truly an innovative force in the hospitality space,
and brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and forward-thinking
initiatives to 24 existing properties in its portfolio, with
continuous development of new projects across the U.S. "We do
whatever it takes to make every guest smile," thanks to
award-winning service, sustainable and socially responsible
business practices, and a TEAM buoyed by a caring and involved
company. For more information please
visit http://www.ohospitalitymanagement.com and to
connect with O'Reilly Hospitality Management like us
on Facebook.
Forward-Looking Statement
This communication
includes "forward-looking statements" about future events,
including anticipated development and hotel openings. Such
statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties,
including construction delays, availability and cost of financing
and the other "Risk Factors" described in our Annual Report on Form
10-K, any of which could cause actual results to be materially
different from our expectations.
© 2019 Choice Hotels International, Inc. All rights
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