Former Best Western Potomac View to Fly Lexington Flag
(OXON HILL, MD) January 11, 2008 - The Lexington Collection is proud to announce the addition of the former Best Western Potomac View in Oxon Hill, Maryland as the newest member of its growing brand.
The 194-room hotel is located less than a mile from the newly constructed Gaylord National Harbor, which boasts over one million square feet of retail shops, hotels and convention space.
The hotel, renamed the Lexington Hotel-Washington D.C., features 7500 square feet of meeting space with a banquet room, a 24-hour business center, state-of-the-art fitness center, and a cocktail lounge and bar. A restaurant is also featured on-site.
The property is currently undergoing a multimillion dollar renovation to the exterior, landscaping, ballroom and function areas, and the seventh and eighth floors are being converted to concierge floors.
"We are thrilled the put their trust and business with the Lexington Collection brand above all other hotel franchises," said Steve Belmonte, President and CEO of Vantage Hospitality's Lexington Collection. "This amazing property will excel in meeting the needs of the millions of tourist who will flock the famed National Harbor playground."
"I worked with Joe Della Ratta, the owner, when I was President and CEO of Ramada," Belmonte continued. "I know his commitment to quality and service and I'm really excited to work with him again under the Lexington banner. "
"It made smart business sense for us to go with Lexington," said Penny Davis, the property's general manager. "The Lexington's championed business model will provide us with more comprehensive resources, the next generation reservation system, and so much more. We are excited to be a part of a growing brand. "
Reservations and room rates are available online at www.LexingtonHotels.com or by calling 877-LEX-7070.
For more information on The Lexington Collection, visit www.LexingtonCollection.com or contact Steve Belmonte at 877-LEX-7171.
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