US: Shaner Hotels has officially opened its 102-suite Residence Inn by Marriott Norwalk in Connecticut.
Shaner, an international hotel owner, operator and developer, will operate the hotel, which is owned by SoNo Development Partners, a joint venture comprised of Thomas L. Rich of Stamford-based F.D. Rich Company, East Asset Management LLC and Shaner Hotels.
“The Residence Inn by Marriott Norwalk is the newest hotel in the area to cater to longer-term guests who typically stay five-plus nights, bringing with them their own unique needs,” said Plato Ghinos, president of Shaner Hotels. “This marks our 36th Marriott-branded hotel, as well as our second Residence Inn, allowing us unique insights that ultimately will benefit both the guest experience and bottom-line revenue.”
Situated in downtown Norwalk at 45 South Main Street, the eight-storey hotel is convenient to local attractions such as the Maritime Aquarium, SoNo Collection regional shopping centre.
Guests can choose from studio and one-bedroom suites with internet televisions, complimentary Wi-Fi, ergonomic workspaces and separate living areas. Each suite also has a fully equipped kitchen with a full-size refrigerator, coffeemaker, microwave oven and residential-sized appliances.
Hotel amenities include a grocery delivery service, convenience store, 24/7 fitness centre, on-site business centre and the Sky Bar SoNo, an al fresco bar and restaurant with views of Norwalk Harbor and Long Island Sound.
The hotel also provides on-site meeting and conference facilities capable of hosting up to 40 attendees.
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