ROCKVILLE, Md., May 21, 2019 — The Ascend Hotel Collection by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), a portfolio of unique, boutique, and historic hotels and resorts that reflect their surrounding community, now has a century-old mansion in Johnson City, N.Y., among its members. Traditions at the Glen has welcomed the likes of Dwight Eisenhower, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Bing Crosby to its halls, and today, invites all guests to experience its distinguished legacy.

The 41-room Traditions at the Glen is located at 4101 Watson Blvd. along the Susquehanna River and 18-hole championship fairways once played by golf legends Ben Hogan and Patty Berg. Guests can play a round on the tree-lined course and wind down the day at the Tavern Restaurant and Lounge. Non-golfers may also enjoy the property's rolling hills and manicured greens on its full-sized footgolf course – designed for the increasingly popular game that combines elements of soccer and golf – or outdoor banquet and wedding venues.

Other top features of the Traditions at the Glen include:

  • Full-service spa with a one-of-a-kind Himalayan salt cave, infrared sauna, hair salon, and meditation rooms
  • On-site dining, including a delectable Sunday Brunch Buffet
  • 18-hole golf course
  • Complimentary hot breakfast
  • More than 13,000 square feet of banquet and meeting space
  • Exercise room
  • 24-hour reception desk
  • Late checkout

Traditions at the Glen is situated in the heart of Johnson City, a quaint town just minutes from the city of Binghamton, and provides guests with easy access to top dining and leisure attractions such as local art galleries, the Binghamton Philharmonic, and the Kopernik Observatory and Science Center — the largest public observatory in the northeast U.S.

The Ascend Hotel Collection currently has more than 250 properties open and more than 70 hotels in the pipeline worldwide. This year, the brand expects to open several hotels in major U.S. markets, including Brooklyn, N.Y.; Philadelphia; Long Island City, N.Y.; and Napa, Calif.

As a member of the Ascend Hotel Collection, guests of Traditions at the Glen can participate in the award-winning Choice Privileges loyalty rewards program, rated a top hotel loyalty program by both USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards and U.S. News & World Report for three consecutive years. Choice Privileges membership is free and offers fast rewards and exclusive member rates for those who book directly at www.choicehotels.com. Members can earn and redeem points towards free nights, airline miles, and more while staying at any of Choice's participating branded hotels.