Noble has partnered with Winston Hotels on several hotels and considers them a valuable strategic ally.  The management of the Courtyard by Marriot also thrusts Noble into the arena of third party management as hotel owners look to be accretive in these economic times. 
  
Bob Winston, CEO of Winston Hotels said, �Noble is a leader in the hospitality industry and has a proven track record of success. They are a preeminent operator of hotels and we are very confident in their ability to be successful for Winston Hotels in their management of this significant asset for us.�

Noble President and COO, Mit Shah, added �Our management of this Courtyard by Marriott is a strategic opportunity for Noble. It allows us to utilize our operational expertise to drive value and profitability consistent with the track record of our company while simultaneously launching Noble�s entry into providing that value in the form of third party management to strong owners like Winston Hotels. We plan to focus on opportunities to selectively leverage our management talent in this way as the need for deliverable hotel operating results moves critically to the forefront.�

Founded in 1979, Noble is a privately held hotel ownership, management and development company based in Atlanta, Georgia.  Currently, Noble owns and operates 20 hotels with a combined value of over $225 million. Noble hotels represent well over 2,000 rooms in 6 southeastern states and $60 million in annual revenue. Noble hotels are primarily affiliated with Marriott, Hilton and Six Continents upscale brands.  The company has consistently been named one of the �Top 100 Management Companies� in the United States and is the recipient of numerous national industry awards for service, excellence and quality.