GREENWOOD, S.C. – Construction is under way on an 86-room, four-story Holiday Inn Express & Suites, the latest addition to Paragon Hotel Company’s family of properties that also includes the Fairfield Inn & Suites and the Hampton Inn here. The new hotel is expected to open in the 4th Quarter of 2016.
Matrix Construction in Anderson, S.C., is building the hotel, which will showcase Holiday Inn Express’s new “Formula Blue” design, developed to meet the ever-changing needs of Millennials and other savvy business travelers and guests who want a simple, smart and efficient lodging experience.
The prototype features an open lobby and great room for social and business gatherings, as well as several in-room improvements. The hotel’s amenities will include an outdoor pool, business center, guest laundry, meeting room, and fitness center.
At 300 N. Creek Blvd., the hotel is conveniently located near the Greenwood Mall, Greenwood Country Club and Lander University and an hour’s drive from Greenville, S.C.’s, award-winning downtown and the world-class entertainment offerings at Newberry Opera House.
Holiday Inn Express is a brand of InterContinental Hotels Group, whose 4,900 hotels in nearly 100 countries include InterContinental Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts and the Holiday Inn brands.
“South Carolina’s new boom is providing fantastic opportunities, not just for Paragon Hotel Company, but for an increasing number of travelers, too,” says Mitesh Patel, PHC’s President. “With the new Formula Blue design, we’re able to expand our excellent customer service with a design that’s built expressly for those who want and deserve an upscale experience.”
For more information about Paragon Hotel Company, visit http://www.phc-hotels.com.
About Paragon Hotel Company
Founded in 1995, PHC is a hospitality real estate management and development company based in Anderson, SC. The company’s vision, “constantly challenging the status quo,” complements its mission to acquire, develop and manage a portfolio of unique properties and lifestyle experiences for the enjoyment of our guests, while delivering exceptional financial results to investors and positively impacting the surrounding communities. The company’s portfolio of more than 2,100 rooms in South Carolina, Georgia, Virginia and Tennessee includes hotels within Hilton, Marriott, Intercontinental, Best Western, Choice, Carlson Hotels Worldwide and Wyndham Worldwide franchises.
