SpringHill Suites opens
<p>Pat Malik, breakfast ambassador for SpringHill Suites by Mariott, wipes down a table in the breakfast area during her shift Friday at the new hotel in Coeur d'Alene.</p>
<p>Ben Morich, 11, visiting from Portland with his family, uses an interactive touch screen feature in the lobby of SpringHill Suites.</p>
Coeur d'Alene's newest hotel property, SpringHill Suites by Marriott, opened Monday.
The hotel, located at 2250 W. Seltice Way, is the first in Idaho to be awarded LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification. The designation, provided by the U.S. Green Building Council, recognizes environmentally sustainable building practices and provides third-party verification of green building.
The 118-suite property will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by CDB Hospitality LLC of Spokane.
"We're delighted that the SpringHill Suites Coeur d'Alene is the latest addition to our growing number of properties across the United States," said Callette Nielsen, vice president and global brand manager, SpringHill Suites. "The hotel's design provides a seamless blend of style and function at an affordable price, and our all-suite offering allows guests enough room to relax and re-energize."
Suites are larger than typical hotel rooms and rates are seasonal.
Business travelers can take advantage of a large, well-lit desk with ergonomic chair, and complimentary Wi-Fi in the hotel's lobby and high-speed Internet access in every suite.
Launched in 1998, the SpringHill Suites by Marriott brand currently has more than 300 locations in the United States and Canada.
Info: 667-2212 or 888-287-9400