RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA, July 18, 2008—Travelers to Rancho Cucamonga, California, are in for a special treat as the very first aloft hotel in the United States officially opened its doors in this Southern California city.
The opening of the aloft Ontario-Rancho Cucamonga was commemorated by a ribbon-cutting ceremony during a grand opening celebration at the property attended by company representatives and local officials.
Participants included Mayor Donald J. Kurth (top right photo); Ted Knighton, president, Hotel Operations, Interstate Hotels & Resorts; Paul Novak, managing director, The John Buck Company; and senior brand executives from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT).
“Aloft is a new concept in ‘lifestyle’ hotels, targeted to meet the specific needs and desires of today’s savvy, design-conscious consumers who understand that great style can be both accessible and a
ffordable,” said Ted Knighton.“Starwood has gone to great lengths to create a new product that provides high design at an affordable price point, accessible technology, style and a social atmosphere. We are confident that aloft is a perfect complement to the Rancho Cucamonga hotel marketplace and believe it quickly will become a leader in its segment.”
The 136-room aloft Ontario-Rancho Cucamonga will be located at the northwest corner of 4th Avenue and Haven. aloft is the hotel component of a $60 million master-planned, mixed-use development called HavenPark, which is owned by L.A-based Hileman Co.
Guests can book directly through http://www.alofthotels.com/ which features the best rate guarantee and by calling 1-877-go aloft. Guests can also book via local travel agents.
Rates for aloft hotels are market-driven, averaging $150/night. All aloft guests have the option to join and earn Starpoints in Starwood’s award-winning, industry leading Starwood Preferred Guest® program.CONTACTS:
Chris Daly, Vice President, Daly Gray Public Relations, ph: 703-435-6293, chris@dalygray.com
Yani Duran, aloft Ontario-Rancho Cucamonga, Director of Sales, 909 484 1608,
yani.duran@aloftontario-rc.com
yani.duran@aloftontario-rc.com
Mary Jane Orman, aloft hotels, 914 640 5287, mmailto:maryjane.orman@starwoodhotels.com
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