VALLEY FORGE, PA—The Dow Hotel Company, a Seattle-based hotel owner/investor and operator of 11 first-class, full-service hotels throughout the United States, has been named the manager of the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Philadelphia-Valley Forge.
DHC will oversee approximately $1 million in upgrades of the hotel's 25,000-square-feet of meeting space and lobby. The hotel also is receiving the finishing touches of a makeover of the exterior façade, including new roof line accents, trim detail, updated colors and LED lighting. All improvements are expected to be completed by next month.
“The renovation, plus implementation of our proprietary management and marketing programs, will have an immediate positive effect on the bottom line,” says Murray L. Dow II, DHC founder and president. “We have a long, successful track record along the Eastern Seaboard and extensive experience with DoubleTree and all of Hilton's upscale brands. We see significant upside potential for this hotel to expand its social/meeting business, as well as attract more business and leisure travelers who seek a superior guest experience.”
The meeting space renovation will concentrate primarily on the 7,021 square foot Grand Ballroom, capable of handling up to 1,000 guests. The upgrade will incorporate a state-of-the-art, energy-efficient, LED lighting package that generates saturated color and dynamic effects in alcoves, accent areas and other interior spaces allowing event organizers to create uniquely individualized palettes on any given surface in the space. The lobby will be equipped with connectivity zones and communal tables for travelers who prefer to work, gather and socialize outside of guestrooms.
Located near the King of Prussia Mall, one of the nation's largest shopping areas with almost 2.8 million square feet of retail space and about 25 minutes from center city Philadelphia, the DoubleTree Philadelphia-Valley Forge is ideally situated for meeting, business and leisure travelers. Valley Forge National Park, one of America's most historic sites, is located approximately five miles from the property.
The DoubleTree Philadelphia-Valley Forge features a fitness center, swimming pool, T. Burke's Bistro Pub and adjacent lounge. The hotel's 327 rooms and suites offer a wide array of amenities, including the Sweet Dreams® Bed, and large screen HD TVs.
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