New Walnut Hills hotel a positive indicator of region's long-term health

The most recent indicator of the region's positive outlook and long-term economic health came online with the opening of the Spring Hill Suites Cincinnati Midtown in Walnut Hills.

During a ceremony last week, executives from Commonwealth Hotels, Cincinnati Mayor Mark Mallory, and local business and hospitality leaders celebrated the opening of Marriott's first foray into downtown Cincinnati.

"By all means, this opening is a positive indicator that a number of entities believe in the long-term viability of Cincinnati USA as a destination," says Commonwealth Hotels President, Dan Fay.  "Despite current economic constraints, this new property signifies the collective optimism shared by Commonwealth Hotels, Corporex, and the entire Cincinnati USA region."

Part of Corporex's Baldwin 300 complex that also includes a 250,000-square-foot office building that serves as the headquarters of Humana of Ohio and an 1,100-space parking garage, the 122-room hotel is the first to open in the downtown market since 1984.

"The addition of a new hotel property is always in and of itself noteworthy, but when it is brand new construction, it's even more exciting," Fay says.

Launched in 1998 and boasting more than 150 locations, the Spring Hill Suites brand is built to appeal to both leisure and business travelers.

Not only does the hotel offer meeting space for small functions of up to 12 people, but each guest suite features a separate work area complete with a desk, high-speed Internet, and two phone lines with data port and voice mail.

Guests also have access to a free breakfast buffet, same-day dry cleaning, laundry facilities, a complimentary shuttle service, and indoor swimming pool, exercise room, and "grab and go" food service.

Writer: Kevin LeMaster
Sources: Barbara Gurren, sales and marketing field director, Commonwealth Hotels, Inc.