Alta Properties in partnership with New Hampshire based hotel owner/operators Roedel Companies will open The Falls Center and La Quinta Inn and Suites on March 8 after a multi-million dollar renovation. Located at Amoskeag Falls, the multifaceted property features 109 hotel rooms, business center, meeting space, fitness room and outdoor swimming pool. It also offers free high-speed internet and continental breakfast for guests. A repositioned restaurant and 3,500 s/f - 4,000 s/f conference center are being finalized.
The project is a joint venture between Alta Properties and Roedel Companies. RGH Hospitality, the hotel management subsidiary of Roedel Cos., will run the La Quinta Inn and Suites on behalf of the ownership. The organization also manages numerous national hotel brands and government lodging facilities throughout the eastern U.S.
ROK Builders, the wholly owned hotel construction management subsidiary of Roedel Cos., oversaw the four month renovation. The organization relocated the main entrance and lobby of the existing Clarion Hotel to the north side of the building facing Amoskeag St. All guestrooms, bathrooms, corridors and public areas were updated. A centrally located elevator was also installed in the new lobby. In addition, the building's exterior was completely upgraded and a new landscape design will be installed this spring.
Other companies partnered with the project were TF Moran, BMA Architectural Group and RSJ Associates.
"Our team wanted to give the existing property a complete makeover - visually and functionally, top to bottom," said Kathleen Joyce Kusiak, managing partner, Alta Props. "With our new lobby, new exterior and repositioned conference center, we believe we will be offering our guests a new option with great value."
David Roedel, partner of Roedel Cos., explained that the improvements for The Falls Center and La Quinta Inn and Suites met the organization's original objective of improving the building's overall functionality. The site also offers the Greater Manchester community and those visiting the Queen City a completely revitalized option.
"Designed as a sister property for our award winning Hilton Garden Inn Manchester, The Falls is virtually a brand new hotel with contemporary architecture and interior design," said Roedel. "It provides exceptional price value and excellent service that our guests will really enjoy."
To read a previously published NEREJ article regarding The Falls Center and La Quinta Inn and Suites http://nerej.com/51719
Shown (from left) are: Thomas Guiliano, director of franchising northeast La Quinta; Michael Gelinas, chief financial officer of Roedel Cos.; Glenn Hardman, president of RGH Hospitality; Ted Gatsas, mayor of Manchester; Kathleen Joyce Kusiak, managing partner of Alta Props.; David Roedel, partner of Roedel Cos.; Robin Comstock, president & CEO of Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce; Linda Grugnale, general manager of La Quinta Inns & Suites; Martin LeGay, operations manager of RGH Hospitality; and Kathleen Fox, controller of RGH Hospitality.