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John Q. Hammons Hotels, Inc. Rebrands Two Radisson
Properties as Marriott Hotels
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The Coral Springs Marriott Hotel, Golf Club & Convention Center
in Florida and the Houston Hobby Marriott
SPRINGFIELD, Mo.� July 24, 2002 � Springfield, Mo.-based John Q. Hammons Hotels, Inc. (AMEX: JQH) today announced two of its properties have been reflagged as Marriott hotels.  The Coral Springs Marriott Hotel, Golf Club & Convention Center in Florida and the Houston Hobby Marriott were rebranded in early July, after undergoing renovations.  Both properties are owned and managed by John Q. Hammons Hotels, the nation�s leading independent builder, developer, owner and manager of upscale full-service hotels, resorts and suites.  
 
�There is a long history of successful partnerships between Marriott and John Q. Hammons Hotels,� said  Mr. John Q. Hammons, founder, chairman and chief executive officer of John Q. Hammons Hotels, Inc.  �Converting these hotels to Marriott properties further enhances this partnership and will prove beneficial for guests, the properties, John Q. Hammons Hotels and Marriott.�  
 
Formerly the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center Hobby Airport Houston, the Houston Hobby Marriott underwent an extensive $4.5 million renovation prior to the conversion.  In the signature style of John Q. Hammons Hotels, a cascading waterfall was added to the 10-story atrium hotel lobby, as well as an expanded glass-domed entrance. 

The renovation also included upgrades to the public areas with the installation of luxurious materials and features such as stonework, cherry wood, marble, cobalt blue carpet and light fixtures.  The exterior of the hotel also was updated with a new roofline design, as well as color and detail changes. 
 
�As a John Q. Hammons Hotels property, we have always upheld the highest standards, scrutinizing every detail of operations and property aesthetics to please even the most discriminating guest,� said Mark C. Arnold, general manager of the Houston Hobby Marriott.  �Converting to the Marriott brand supports this philosophy and allows us to maintain recognition for quality and superior service.�  
                                           
Situated on the Tournament Players Club at the celebrated Heron Bay golf course, the Coral Springs Marriott Hotel, Golf Club & Convention Center was formerly the Radisson Resort Coral Springs.  Prior the conversion, the 3-year-old hotel underwent renovations totaling $80,000.  These upgrades included adding duvet covers and dust ruffles in the hotel�s 224 guestrooms and making improvements to the concierge lounge.  
 
�In a competitive tourist market such as Coral Springs, it is imperative to be associated with a name that is not only top of mind with consumers, but one that is synonymous with first-class service and standards,� said Basil Trowbridge, general manager at the Coral Springs Marriott Hotel, Golf Club & Convention Center.  �Reflagging our hotel as a Marriott property provides us the opportunity to continue to provide guests with unmatched service and accommodations.  It is with great pride that we become a part of the Marriott family.�  
 
The Houston Hobby Marriott and the Coral Springs Marriott Hotel, Golf Club & Convention Center participate in Marriott�s award-winning Marriott Rewards® frequent guest program.  Members earn their choice of points toward free vacations or frequent flyer mileage for dollars spent at more than 2,100 Marriott hotels worldwide.  
 
Houston Hobby Marriott Property Information
 
Located at 9100 Gulf Freeway, the Houston Hobby Marriott offers a variety of amenities in its 287 guest rooms, including Neutrogena bath products, in-room coffee and tea service, hair dryer, down comforter duvets, cable television with Showtime and Nintendo 64.  The hotel also offers complimentary parking, a retail shop, and a new health and fitness center, which features an indoor pool, whirlpool, outdoor sun deck, exercise room, complimentary towels and bottled water.  Guests can enjoy meals at two of the hotel�s restaurants, the Atrium Restaurant and Damon�s Clubhouse.  Bluez, the newly decorated lobby bar, also offers cocktails and hors d� oeuvres and specialty coffees from Starbucks®.  
 
The hotel�s 21,500 square feet of meeting space, including 13 meeting rooms, a Gulf Coast Ballroom and a Junior Ballroom, makes it an ideal location for a variety of corporate meetings and events.  All meeting rooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access and a state-of-the-art business center, as well as an onsite audiovisual technician. 
 
Coral Springs Marriott Hotel, Golf Club & Convention Center Property Information
 
Conveniently located at 1775 Heron Bay, just 20 miles from the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, the Coral Springs Marriott Hotel, Golf Club & Convention Center is on an 18-hole golf course designed by PGA Tour player Mark McCumber and set among Florida�s Everglades.  The course has been named one of Golf Magazine�s �Top Ten Places You Can Play,� and has hosted the annual Honda Classic Tournament from 1997 to 2002.  The golf course at Heron Bay also is a certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary, providing a showcase for a various species of migratory and indigenous birds.  
 
The hotel�s seven-story atrium features a Mediterranean style décor complete with cascading waterfalls and fountains.  Guests can enjoy a variety of amenities including a fitness center, whirlpool, sauna, game room and heated outdoor pool. Guestrooms are equipped with two-line telephones, cable television with pay-per-view movies, in-room coffee and tea service, hair dryer and ironing board.  The hotel�s suites feature a wet bar, refrigerator, microwave oven and a concierge floor with a staffed private lounge.  The hotel also offers three dining options onsite, including the full-service restaurant, The Links at Heron Bay, Bogey�s atrium lounge, and the Grille at Heron Bay, located in the golf clubhouse.  
 
Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR), a leading worldwide hospitality company celebrating its 75th Anniversary in 2002, has over 2,600 operating units in the United States and 64 other countries and territories. 

Publicly traded on the American Stock Exchange (AMEX: JQH), Springfield, Mo.-based John Q. Hammons Hotels, Inc. is the nation�s leading independent builder, developer, owner and manager of upscale full-service hotels, resorts and suites including: Embassy Suites, Renaissance, Marriott, Radisson, Crowne Plaza, Residence Inn, Homewood Suites, Holiday Inn and Hampton Inn & Suites brands. 

Contact:

Scott Tarwater
John Q. Hammons Hotels, Inc.
417-864-4300
[email protected]

 
Also See: Houston Report / 2002 National Lodging Forecast / Ernst & Young LLP / Feb 2002 
The University Plaza Hotel in Bowling Green, Ky, Flagged as the Holiday Inn by Owner John Q. Hammons Hotels / April 2002 


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