Hammons begins Embassy Suites Hotel in Hot Springs

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

"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. |ret||ret||tab|

"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."|ret||ret||tab|

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. |ret||ret||tab|

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. |ret||ret||tab|

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

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

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. |ret||ret||tab|

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

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.|ret||ret||tab|

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.|ret||ret||tab|

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

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

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