(Portland, Maine --- Aug. 27, 2019) – Bateman Partners, LLC, participated in a groundbreaking ceremony yesterday in Portland, along with Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) and Koucar Management, to celebrate construction of the state’s first Cambria Hotel.
“(This project is) producing sorely-need tax revenue for schools and municipal services.”
The hotel will feature upscale amenities that appeal to the needs of modern travelers, including:
Indoor-outdoor rooftop bar concept
Craft beer selection provided by Shipyard Brewing Co., located next door
Dining options featuring locally sourced, freshly made food, local craft beer on tap, wine and hand-crafted cocktails
Environmentally conscious “green roof”, with rooftop plants and green spaces
Immersive, spa-style bathrooms with Bluetooth mirrors
Contemporary and sophisticated guestrooms, complete with modern fixtures, abundant lighting, and plush bedding
Covered parking to battle Maine winters
2,000 square feet of flexible meeting and event space
Outdoor multi-use courtyard
State-of-the-art fitness center
“This project, as well as nearby projects for Covetrus and WEX, are creating really good jobs in the city of Portland,” said David Bateman, president of Bateman Partners. “It’s also producing sorely-need tax revenue for schools and municipal services.”
“We’re thrilled that Portland — the quintessential New England town — is one step closer to opening a new Cambria hotel,” said Janis Cannon, senior vice president, upscale brands, Choice Hotels.
For a report by WGME-TV on yesterday’s groundbreaking ceremony, CLICK HERE. The Cambria Hotel Portland will be located at 25 Hancock Street, on the highly sought-after “Peninsula” of Portland, where it will join the historic seacoast town’s vibrant business community. The hotel’s upscale accommodations will be adjacent to the headquarters of publicly traded corporations such as Covetrus and WEX Inc., and provide convenient access to major area employers, such as Maine Medical Center and Mercy Hospital.
There are currently more than 40 Cambria hotels open across the U.S. in popular cities, including Chicago; Dallas; Los Angeles; Nashville, Tenn.; New York; New Orleans; Phoenix; and Washington D.C.
About Cambria Hotels
The Cambria® Hotels brand is designed for the modern traveler, offering guests a distinct experience with simple, guilt-free indulgences allowing them to treat themselves while on the road. Properties feature compelling design inspired by the location, spacious and comfortable rooms, flexible meeting space, and local freshly prepared food and craft beer. Cambria Hotels is rapidly expanding in major U.S. cities, with hotels open in Chicago, New York City, Pittsburgh, Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles. There are more than 40 Cambria properties open across the United States, and over 100 hotels open or in the pipeline in the U.S. and Canada. To learn more, visit www.choicehotels.com/cambria.
The Cambria Hotel on Hancock Street in Portland, ME will open in 2021.
