eSuites Hotel re-invents hotel experience

Filed in archive Hotels on June 12, 2007

photo

eSuites Hotels, the upscale boutique hotel conceptualized by Jerry Ellenburg is expected to break ground in the U.S. namely, Tampa and Jacksonville, Florida, Releigh-Durham, NC and Phoenix, Arizona.

The upscale, boutique hotel will offer an average daily room rate between $140 and $160 to attract guests in the limited and full-serve segments.

Here are a the hotels' features and amenities

* oversized double-bay guest suites, including signature "spaSuites™" with hot-tubs in each room, and "sportSuites™" which include athletic equipment in each room;

* upscale dining in a three-meal restaurant offering artisanal food, with organic options; an eclectic selection of hand-crafted wines (including an extensive wine-by-the-glass program) to appeal to the growing number of wine-savvy guests; an expansive high-end beer menu, including local micro-brewery products, where available; and a full bar supported by premium liquor brands;

* tech-savvy meeting rooms conveniently located in the lobby and on each guest room floor;

* a free-standing 3,500+ sq ft glass-fronted fitness center offering the latest equipment, as well as a variety of personal fitness classes and training;

* a "tech concierge" to help guests with the latest technology available on free wireless and wired T-1/T-3 Internet access throughout the hotel;

* built-in water purification system in each suite;

* spacious lobbies featuring stained, raw concrete floor reveals underneath plush carpet throws; and

* Lincoln Towncars and Navigators for complimentary airport pick-up and delivery, and also at the disposal of guests for local transportation, replacing the normal hotel van.

Negotiation for additional sites for a second development round is already underway.