Hammons begins Embassy Suites Hotel in Hot Springs

John Q. Hammons began groundbreaking of the new $35 million, 252-room Embassy Suites Hotel-Hot Springs in Arkansas Sept. 27.

"I couldn't be happier with the success of the official groundbreaking of the Embassy Suites Hotel-Hot Springs," said Hammons. "The new hotel marks my 150th hotel to be built, as well as my entry into the greater Hot Springs, Ark., area.

"I have been impressed by the excitement and anticipation of the local community surrounding the development of this property. I always strive to build and maintain the finest hotels in growth markets and the Embassy Suites Hotel-Hot Springs delivers on that commitment."

Located in downtown Hot Springs, the Embassy Suites Hotel-Hot Springs will be connected to the Hot Springs Convention Center via an overhead, all-weather walkway.

To be built by CDI Construction of Little Rock and designed with the signature atrium style of John Q. Hammons Hotels, the nine-story Embassy Suites Hotel-Hot Springs will boast an architectural style that complements the design of the convention center.

The Embassy Suites Hotel-Hot Springs will feature a variety of amenities for both business and leisure travelers.

The property will have a private bedroom in every suite, a living room with a sofa sleeper, wet bar, refrigerator, microwave and coffeemaker.

In addition, each of the hotel's 252 suites will be equipped with two color televisions, Internet data port and customizable voicemail, Nintendo 64 and WebTV.

Travelers also will be able to enjoy the sports bar restaurant and lounge, as well as full cooked-to-order breakfast during their stay.

Guests will be treated to a complimentary USA Today every weekday morning, laundry/valet service, sundeck, cardio fitness center, 24-hour gift shop, complimentary business center and an oversized indoor pool and whirlpool.

Publicly traded on the American Stock Exchange (AMEX: JQH), Springfield-based John Q. Hammons Hotels Inc. is one of the nation's leading independent builders, developers, owners and managers 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.

Although Hammons Hotels is not developing new hotels, Hammons has personally developed three projects that opened in 2001.

John Q. Hammons Hotels manages all of the properties developed by Hammons' private company.