Choice Hotels International, Inc. has announced the expansion of the Cambria Hotels & Suites brand in Durham, North Carolina.
"Durham has escalated the revitalization of its downtown area in recent years, and we're excited to bring the fresh and upscale hotel offerings of Cambria Hotels & Suites to a city that is quickly growing with business and leisure travelers," said Michael Murphy, senior vice president, Upscale Brands, Choice Hotels International.
Choice Hotels, one of the world's largest lodging companies, partners with Concord Hospitality and the Robert Finvarb Companies for the development of the 146-room Cambria property that will be located at 2306 Elba Street, and is expected to launch in the fourth quarter of 2016.
"We're thrilled to once again be partnering with Choice Hotels after our successful Cambria Hotels & Suites openings in New York City and Washington D.C.," said Mark Laport, chief executive officer and president of Concord Hospitality. "The Cambria Durham will embody the unique look and feel of the city, and we look forward to bringing this memorable experience to our guests."
According to the press release of Choice Hotels in PR NewsWire, the new Cambria Durham will feature amenities including Social CircleTM, a 600-square-feet meeting space, and a fitness center. Like every other Cambria hotel, the Cambria Durham offers a larger lobby to give guests a more social atmosphere, oversized rooms with flexible spaces, and the latest technology that allows guests to stay connected while they travel.
"At Robert Finvarb Companies, we've sought to consistently develop high-quality properties that are able to thrive in their respective markets, and the backbone of the Cambria Hotels & Suites brand will allow us to deliver once again in the Durham area," said Robert Finvarb, owner of Robert Finvarb Companies. "We currently boast over 2,000 rooms in our hotels across the United States with an additional 600 rooms currently in development, and we look forward to adding more than 140 rooms for business and leisure travelers visiting North Carolina."
Cambria Durham is just a walk away from the Duke University Hospital and has an excellent access to downtown Durham.