Construction breaks ground on new TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Hickory
Construction has broken ground on the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Hickory, North Carolina under the development of Clarendon Properties and the day-to-day management of Crown Hotel & Travel Management, both with offices in Wilmington, North Carolina. The hotel is located at 1540 23rd St Ln SE and owned by Hickory Hospitality Ventures. This 108-room, all-suite property is designed to appeal to all travelers and is a pioneer in the longer-stay segment. All of the suites are well appointed with an expansive living area and a full kitchen. Other amenities for this location will include a heated indoor pool, 24/7 fitness center, meeting space, outdoor community patio, complimentary breakfast, and programs like Something Borrowed, lending guests anything they may need during their stay and the incredible loyalty program, Bonvoy. Marriott International debuted the TownePlace Suites brand 26 years ago and has now become one of the fastest-growing brands in the U.S., establishing itself as an industry leader in the all-suite, extended-hotel model.
John Sandlin, president of Clarendon Properties, stated, “Working with the City of Hickory has been such a positive experience. The leaders of this community have a succinct vision of growth and we are so excited to bring the TownePlace Suites by Marriott to the Hickory area.”
President and CEO of Crown Hotel & Travel Management, Barry Eagle, added, “This all started with a vacation my family and I took to Hickory back in 2021. I was so impressed with all facets of Hickory, from the thriving business climate to the synergy of downtown. During my time there, I made a call to our partners and told them that Hickory was a place we should be. It only took them one visit to have the same belief I did. We all look forward to being part of this special city.”
"With all of the great things happening in our city, we're excited to welcome TownePlace Suites to Hickory," said Hickory Mayor Hank Guess. "The City has made significant investments in infrastructure and quality of life amenities over the last few years to make Hickory a desirable place to visit, work, and live. This new hotel venture is another testament to Hickory's bright future and the economic momentum we've been fortunate to experience as a result of our revitalization efforts."
“The new TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Hickory adds valuable options for visitors. We appreciate the investment, recognizing its benefits for the hospitality industry and the community," stated Mandy Pitts Hildebrand, CEO of the Hickory Metro Convention Center & Visitors Bureau. "The expansion is essential, as it addresses the demand for more hotel rooms during large events at the convention center, ensuring our ability to host multiple events concurrently.”
Crown Hotel & Travel Management is a veteran owned, operated, and third-party management company with properties throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under such brands as Hilton, Marriott, IHG, Wyndham, Choice and Best Western. Crown Hotel & Travel Management has garnered several industry awards and is ranked as one of the top hotel management companies in the United States. For more information, visit www.crownhoteltm.com.
Over the past 13 years, Clarendon Properties, under the leadership of the company’s President, John Sandlin, and Vice President, Gale Wallace, has generated over $250 million in hotel & retail developments throughout the southeast. Clarendon Properties has over 40 years of experience and brokered over $100 million in commercial transactions working with Hilton, Marriott, IHG, and Choice brands. To learn more about Clarendon Properties, visit www.clarendonnc.com.
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