SAINT LOUIS, MO, November 12, 2014 – St. Louis-based hotel owner, operator and developer, Midas Hospitality, LLC has completed a $3.5 million renovation on the 104-room Residence Inn by Marriott – Columbus / Worthington, OH.
Built in 2000, and acquired by an investment group led by Midas Hospitality, LLC in June, 2013, the Residence Inn – Columbus / Worthington is located at 7300 Huntington Park Drive, Columbus, Ohio, just off of I-270 in the Crosswoods area. The hotel is just 12 miles from the state capital and downtown Columbus, 10 miles from The Ohio State University and 16-miles from Port Columbus International Airport. The all-suite hotel is in the backyard to major area companies, including Worthington Industries, J.P. Morgan Chase, Abbott, Mettler Toledo, NBB, Anheuser Busch, Cardinal Health, IBM, Ashland Chemical, among others.
The Residence Inn by Marriott – Columbus / Worthington began renovation in January, 2014 and finished September, 2014. The $3.5M renovation included a complete renovation of all guest rooms including new furniture, soft goods and appliances. Expansion of the public space to enlarge the Great Room and doubling the size of the fitness room. New Exterior finishes including the addition of an outdoor living area, complete with soft seating and gas fire pit.
David Robert, CEO & Principal, Midas Hospitality, LLC states, “We literally renovated every square inch of the hotel and with these improvements, the property is receiving rave reviews from our guests.” Midas Hospitality also owns and operates the Staybridge Suites – Columbus / Dublin and is building a 100-room Residence by Marriott – Columbus / Dublin to open February, 2014.
With more than 600 properties in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East and Central America, Residence Inn by Marriott is a leader in the extended-stay lodging segment. Designed for long stays, the brand offers spacious suites with separate living and sleeping areas. Fully functional kitchens, grocery delivery, 24-hour markets, evening social gatherings and complimentary breakfast help guests maintain a healthy balance while on the road. Complimentary Wi-Fi allows guests to stay connected to the home and office, while health and fitness options and inviting lobby spaces provide comfortable places to work and relax.
Kurt Furlong, EVP & Principal – Sales & Marketing, states “The Residence Inn – Columbus / Worthington complete renovation provides our customers with a premium product in the market at a terrific value. The Residence Inn serves the much-needed extended stay niche in the Columbus / Worthington market and is backed by one of the most powerful reservation system and brand in the industry.”
Residence Inn by Marriott is a moderately priced extended stay brand that helps guests to thrive on long stays. Spacious suites with full kitchens offer the comforts of the modern home, while associates provide intuitive service with a unique touch. With more than 600 properties in North and Central America and the Caribbean, Residence Inn is Marriott’s second largest lodging brand with more than 150 hotels on the way. Residence Inn participates in the company’s award-winning Marriott Rewards® program, which enables members to earn their choice of points toward free vacations or frequent flyer mileage in their preferred airline program for dollars spent at more than 3,100 Marriott hotels.
