EDMONTON,
AB – September 22, 2003 - The Sutton Place Grande Hotels Group announced today the
purchase of a 313-room hotel in downtown Edmonton, Alberta, previously
known as the Sheraton Grande Edmonton Hotel. “The new addition of
our Edmonton property will further enhance our current position in
Canada and ensure that our guests will be able to experience the
comforts and convenience they have come to expect from Sutton Place
Hotels”, states Charles Woo, President, Downtown
Edmonton has been going through an exciting revitalization program
over the last few years and with this new acquisition The Sutton Place
Grande Hotels Group shows its long-term commitment to the city of
Edmonton. “With its
convenient location in the heart of Edmonton’s business, arts and
entertainment districts, the professional staff and the
“pro” business feel I get from the City, this new property
for The Sutton chain demonstrates a tremendous amount of potential and
was the perfect fit”, comments Richard Wong, newly appointed
General Manager for According
to Mr. Wong, the company is already working on a $5 million dollar
refurbishment plan to address the guest and meeting room product.
He added, the decor would reflect a warm residential feel
combined with the comforts and convenience reminiscent of the great
hotels of Europe. Setting
itself aside from other hotels in Edmonton, The Sutton Place Hotel is
connected by an indoor pedway system, which leads to five office
towers, 400 upscale stores and entertainment facilities, in the
adjoining Edmonton City Centre Mall. Keeping consistent with its
other properties in the chain, The Sutton Place Hotel, Edmonton will
soon find itself as Edmonton’s premier downtown business hotel. The
main focus will remain the same, whether you are travelling on
business or pleasure you will encounter exceptional service and
comfort. With its signature style and Sutton service, The Sutton Place Hotel, Edmonton is a welcomed addition to the successful hotel chain. The Sutton Place Hotel, Edmonton is owned and managed by The Sutton Place Grande Hotels Group, with additional luxury properties in Chicago, Toronto, Vancouver and Newport Beach, California. -30-
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