The grand re-opening kicked off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 in front of the new 24-foot mural in the hotel’s lobby. The celebration was held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and featured cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and tours for all attendees. The event also honored the United Service Organization (USO), a nonprofit organization providing morale and recreational services to members of the U.S. Military. Several service men and women were present to receive a $500 donation on behalf of the hotel.

The revitalized Hampton Inn & Suites – Downtown Chicago will feature an updated lobby and modern colors and artwork. The stylish and comfortable guest rooms were each updated with new carpet, lighting, tables, sinks, Cloud Nine beds and a 42-inch flat screen TV. Guest suites will include all new mini refrigerators and microwaves. Guests will have access to an indoor swimming pool, updated state-of-the-art fitness facility, complimentary breakfast, a business center, and a new suite shop, filled with Chicago memorabilia. The hotel also offers guests access to a revamped 5,000-square-foot meeting center.

The 230-room hotel is located at 33 West Illinois St. in downtown Chicago’s River North District. With a central location to some of downtown’s most popular hot spots, the hotel will play host to shoppers, business and leisure travelers.

“We are very excited to re-introduce the newly renovated Hampton Inn & Suites – Downtown Chicago,” said Habeeb. “The comfort of our guests is our number one priority, and we believe these renovations will provide a high level of guest satisfaction right in the heart of Chicago.”

For more information about the Hampton Inn & Suites – Downtown Chicago, please call (312) 832-0330.

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About First Hospitality Group

First Hospitality Group Inc. has been involved in the development, ownership, and management of hotels since 1985. Currently, the First Hospitality Group, Inc. portfolio of over 35 hotels consists primarily of Hilton and Marriott affiliated assets. In addition, First Hospitality Group, Inc. has ownership interests and manages hotels affiliated with InterContinental, Hyatt, and Starwood. For further information contact Lucy Subhasiriwatana, Marketing Manager at 847-939-5221 or lucy@fhginc.com.

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The grand re-opening kicked off with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, July 22, 2010. In attendance was Grandville Mayor Jim Buck, as well as Stephen Schwartz, CEO of First Hospitality Group; Sandy Leblanc, executive vice president for the Grandville Chamber of Commerce; and John Teeples, spokesperson for the Grandville Chamber of Commerce.

After a nearly $3 million renovation, the revitalized Residence Inn Grand Rapids West will feature stylish and contemporary guest suites containing new carpet, wall coverings, dining tables, lighting and stainless steel appliances. This new “retro chic” design will also include new beds, vanities, sofas and tables. Guests can also access an outdoor swimming pool and sports court, complete with a complimentary fire pit and built-in gas grill. All guests can also take advantage of the small business center and expanded complimentary breakfast/dining area.

The 90-suite, three-story hotel is located at 3451 Rivertown Point Court SW, just north of the RiverTown Crossings Mall. With its close proximity to RiverTown, the hotel will play host to shoppers, business travelers and extended-stay guests.

“We are extremely excited to unveil the renovations made to the Residence Inn Grand Rapids West,” said Habeeb. “We take great pride in offering our guests the high standards of comfort and quality our company is known for and believe these renovations will contribute to a high level of guest satisfaction and enjoyment during their stay with us.”

For further information about the Residence Inn Grand Rapids West, please call (616) 538-1100.

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First Hospitality Group Inc. has been involved in the development, ownership, and management of hotels since 1985. Currently, the First Hospitality Group, Inc. portfolio of over 35 hotels consists primarily of Hilton and Marriott affiliated assets. In addition, First Hospitality Group, Inc. has ownership interests and manages hotels affiliated with InterContinental, Hyatt, and Starwood. For further information contact Lucy Subhasiriwatana, Marketing Manager at 847-939-5221 or lucy@fhginc.com.

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In only a few short months, FHG’s First Response Fund and several of its Hilton hotels have both made monetary donations and utilized its HHonors program to incite Haiti support.

FHG has enlisted the support of its Chicago locations in a region-wide effort to collect personal care supplies, such as blankets, linens and towels in partnership with Partners in Health to deliver to the displaced citizens of Haiti. In addition, FHG has encouraged associates and guests of their hotels to contribute monetarily to the relief fund, with the company matching all donations.

Through these efforts, FHG has made financial contributions totaling $1,785, as well as donated numerous boxes of supplies from their hotels to assist Partners In Health to support those affected by the recent disaster.

“After the disaster in Haiti, First Hospitality Group felt a call to action,” said Habeeb. “We developed the First Response Fund immediately to pool the efforts of our properties and our guests to create an initiative that would offer the people of Haiti an extra helping hand.”

Under Hilton Worldwide, the FHG Hilton properties contributed to a corporate donation to the Virginia Task Force 1, an organization of 200 trained volunteers, specialized in removing people from compromised buildings, and who were among the first to travel to Haiti following the earthquake.

Hilton Worldwide also tapped the resources of its Hilton HHonors program, announcing that those members donating 10,000 points to Haiti relief would unlock an amount of $25, which would then be distributed to the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.

“We saw a humanitarian need in Haiti,” said Habeeb. “First Hospitality Group, along with the support of its hotels and its guests, was honored to be able to give back.”

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First Hospitality Group Inc. has been involved in the development, ownership, and management of hotels since 1985. Currently, the First Hospitality Group, Inc. portfolio of over 35 hotels consists primarily of Hilton and Marriott affiliated assets. In addition, First Hospitality Group, Inc. has ownership interests and manages hotels affiliated with InterContinental, Hyatt, and Starwood. For further information contact Lucy Subhasiriwatana, Marketing Manager at 847-939-5221 or lucy@fhginc.com.

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As part of the IHLA’s StayGreen initiative, approved StayGreen hotels are marked with Green Energy or the Green Recycling icons to acknowledge their efforts and to inform visitors about the hotels’ green commitments. All marked hotels have met specific standards for saving energy and/or recycling and waste minimization. For a hotel to be designated a StayGreen Energy-Saving property, it must meet strict energy reduction standards set by the Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association. The goal of the initiative is not only to highlight the successes of hotels such as the Hampton Majestic, but also to encourage other Illinois hotels to embrace green lodging as a long-term solution rather than a trend.

“Our goal is to create a series of green recognition programs that will help make the lodging industry in Illinois a leader in protecting our environment,” said IHLA President and CEO Marc Gordon. “We envision a world in which green lodging is ‘business as usual’ sooner, rather than later.”

The 135-room Hampton Majestic located in the Majestic Building, was named a StayGreen hotel for its diverse use of eco-conscious initiatives to improve sustainability, energy efficiency, conservation, recycling efforts and waste reduction. Some of the initiatives include the implementation of a state-of-the-art HVAC cooling tower, motion light sensors, high-efficiency natural gas boilers, low-flow toilets and showerheads and cardboard recycling. In addition, the hotel donates used shampoo and conditioner bottles to local shelters, uses recycled paper in all printers, employs eco-friendly cleaning products and is coordinating a hotel-wide recycling program.

The Hampton Majestic has also implemented an environmental purchasing policy that, among other things, gives preference to environmentally responsible suppliers and formalizes the commitment to act as an environmentally sensitive company.

Another facet of the hotel’s green program involves a hotel “Green Team,” made up of hotel staffers that are committed to sustainability. The team meets regularly to assess and evaluate current green operations and implements new green processes.

“We are proud of the efforts that the Hampton Majestic is making in creating a sustainable hotel,” said Robert Habeeb, Chairman of the IHLA and President of First Hospitality Group. “We recognize that sustainability is more than a passing trend. It’s a way of living and is something that our guests, employees and state are passionate about.”

The Hampton Majestic opened in 2007 following an18-month renovation totaling close to $20 million. Located at 22 West Monroe Street in downtown Chicago, the Hampton Majestic is conveniently located close to Soldier Field, the Shedd Aquarium, Michigan Avenue shopping and dining outlets, and the Water Tower.

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About First Hospitality Group

First Hospitality Group Inc. has been involved in the development, ownership, and management of hotels since 1985. Currently, the First Hospitality Group, Inc. portfolio of over 35 hotels consists primarily of Hilton and Marriott affiliated assets. In addition, First Hospitality Group, Inc. has ownership interests and manages hotels affiliated with InterContinental, Hyatt, and Starwood. For further information contact Lucy Subhasiriwatana, Marketing Manager at 847-939-5221 or lucy@fhginc.com.

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