PHILADELPHIA, PA—PM Hospitality Strategies will operate five upper upscale hotels in eastern Pennsylvania on behalf of three separate ownership groups. The portfolio additions include the 226-room Crowne Plaza Philadelphia - King of Prussia, the 80-room Fairfield Inn by Marriott Philadelphia Valley Forge/King of Prussia, the 229-room Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Valley Forge, the 209-room DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Reading (opening December 8, 2015) and the 150-room Franklin at Independence Park (formerly known as the Omni Philadelphia, the property will be affiliated with Marriott at the transition).

"With the recent takeover of the 353-key Sheraton Raleigh hotel and the addition of these five upmarket hotels, we continue to rapidly grow the company's portfolio," says Joseph Bojanowski, president of PMHS. "These hotels in Pennsylvania further PMHS' history of partnering with respected names in major markets. This portfolio brings to twelve the number of hotels PMHS operates throughout the Delaware Valley, allowing for economies of scale and shared best practices. Following the implementation of our proprietary management and marketing systems, we believe these hotels will quickly become market leaders."

The hotels are:

• Crowne Plaza Philadelphia - King of Prussia– Strategically situated near the King of Prussia Mall, Valley Forge Convention Center and National Historical Park and the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, the hotel offers a Liberty Conference Center with 130-seat amphitheater and award-winning cuisine by Chef Spaulding's at Stirling's Restaurant and Lounge. Intercontinental Hotels Group awarded the hotel the Quality Excellence Award of 2013.
• Fairfield Inn by Marriott Philadelphia Valley Forge/King of Prussia: Close to some of the largest companies in the area, the hotel is near the King of Prussia Mall, Valley Forge Convention Center, Centre Theater and Theatre Horizon. The hotel features an LA Fitness Center with an indoor pool, sauna, whirlpool and indoor running track. Complimentary continental breakfast also is provided.
• Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Valley Forge - 25 minutes from downtown Philadelphia, the hotel is ideal for both business and leisure travelers, near corporate offices and numerous tourist destinations, including the Valley Forge National Historic Park. Hotel amenities include a pool, sundeck, breakfast, contemporary cuisine at The Grille at Chesterbrook and the sophisticated E Bar Lounge.
• DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Reading - Scheduled to open this December in Reading's downtown area, the hotel is near the Santander Arena, GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, Maple Grove Raceway, Reading Public Museum, the Central Pennsylvania African American Museum and The Pagoda - an Asian-inspired landmark atop Mount Penn for over 100 years. This property's highlights include a pet-friendly policy and organic dining from local farmers. Also included is a pub, lobby bar and indoor pool.
• The Franklin Hotel at Independence Park - This former Omni Hotel was renamed and affiliated with Marriott upon takeover. Located in downtown Philadelphia, the hotel combines American history with European-style luxury. The property is surrounded by Philadelphia's Society Hill, overlooks Independence National Historic Park and is within walking distance of the Liberty Bell, US Mint, Independence Hall and the Benjamin Franklin House. The hotel offers fine dining, a spa and a fitness center.