Pillar Hotels and Resorts to Manage The Hilton Garden Inn for Summit Hotel Properties

IRVING, Texas - May 15, 2013 - PRLog -- Pillar Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce their newest management contract in the Dallas-Fort Worth market.  The property is owned by Austin-based Summit Hotel Properties, a publicly traded REIT.  “We are excited about the opportunity to expand our relationship with Summit, and look forward to maximizing the opportunities that exist within this hotel” says Chris Russell, CEO of Pillar Hotels & Resorts.

Currently undergoing a full renovation of its 98 guest rooms and public areas, the property is located six miles from the downtown Fort Worth central business district in the Mercantile Business Park.  Its prime location is just 18 miles from DFW airport and offers easy access to major traffic arteries.  Key business features include 1,100 square feet of meeting space, complimentary WiFi access, a 24-hour business center, outdoor and indoor pools and whirlpool.    
“I’m thrilled to be involved with Hilton Garden Inn and the Fort Worth market.  I believe that the quality of the hotel and friendliness of the staff are great compliments to this exciting and dynamic market!” says David Weston, newly appointed General Manager, most recently posted at Pillar’s Homewood Suites Corpus Christi and recognized for Merit Achievement by Hilton Worldwide.  

About Summit Hotel Properties
Summit Hotel Properties, Inc. is a publicly traded real estate investment trust focused primarily on acquiring and owning premium-branded, select-service hotels in the upscale and upper midscale segments of the lodging industry. As of May 14, 2013, the Company’s portfolio consisted of 90 hotels with a total of 10,247 rooms located in 23 states.  To find out more, visit the Summit Hotel Properties site at www.shpreit.com

About Pillar Hotels & Resorts
Pillar Hotels & Resorts is one of the largest independent hotel and resort managers in the United States with approximately 209 select-service, extended stay and full service hotels under management across 35 states. Pillar represents 16 well-respected flags, and is one of the largest franchisees of Hilton and Marriott brands. Pillar Hotels & Resorts offers shared services, construction project management, accounting and revenue management services in addition to its management services. The company is headquartered in the Las Colinas business suburb of Irving, Texas. Pillar's size, geographical presence, and management experience uniquely positions them to handle transactions of all sizes. For more information, go to www.pillarhotels.com.

About Hilton Garden Inn
Hilton Garden Inn™ is the award-winning, upscale, yet affordable, hotel brand. We continually strive to ensure today's busy travelers have everything they need to be the most productive on the road, no matter the occasion. With high levels of service and amenities usually only found in pricier hotels, guests count on us to help them be successful when they're on the road.  To find out more or book a reservation, visit www.hiltonworldwide.com/portfolio/hilton-garden-inn/