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SEPTEMBER 27, 2011
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New York Marriott Marquis Unveils Upgrades
Times Square property shows off reinvented lobby.
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Newest Hilton Garden Inn Opens in Watertown, New York
136-room Hilton Garden Inn Comes to Thousand Islands.

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Florida Keys Resort Closes, Aims to Return as Marriott
No timetable yet for reconstruction.
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Pittsburgh/Western Pennsylvania

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By ZACHARY CHOUTEAU


To the uninitiated, the thought of Western Pennsylvania brings to mind Pittsburgh and not much more. Those taking the time to explore, however, will find the entire region an enticing locale, with everything from captivating countryside dotted with covered bridges to high-caliber casino fun.

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  • A Hyatt Summerfield Suites (866.974.9288; www.hyatt.com) is slated to open at the SouthSide Works in fall 2012, courtesy of Oxford Development and Concord Hospitality Enterprises. The six-story, 136-room hotel is aiming for LEED certification and will offer a mix of rooms ranging from extended-stay efficiency to two-bedroom suites, along with 2,000 square feet of event space. The property will be set along the Monongahela River close to the Great Allegheny Passage trail.

 



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MAINE



  • The Hampton Inn Portland/Downtown-Waterfront recently debuted as a 122-room, six-story hotel. The property offers complimentary Wi-Fi and also features a select number of studio suites. Additional amenities include an indoor heated pool, fitness center and 924 square feet of meeting space. The conference room offers Wi-Fi access, a 120-inch projection screen, a 46-inch HD television and catering services. For more information, call 207.775.1454 or visit www.hamptondowntownportland.com.



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