Homewood Suites by Hilton Fresno {US-CA}
Jul 22, 2005, 11:02 pm
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Fresno {US-CA}
It went a long time without any properties from the portfolio, but it looks like Fresno will soon get a 2nd location in the Hilton family.
A Homewood Suites is currently scheduled to gain final approval from the city to build near the southeast corner of Herndon Avenue and Fresno Street. That is just a short distance from the Hampton Inn that opened a few months back.
The city planning commission has already approved the project and it should be on the Fresno city council agenda in the next few weeks. Construction is supposed to start fairly quickly after that.
The Homewood would have 119 rooms and be constructed adjacent to a Springhill Suites also planned for the property.
No opening timetable yet, but it is good to know that things are finally growing in the market.
A Homewood Suites is currently scheduled to gain final approval from the city to build near the southeast corner of Herndon Avenue and Fresno Street. That is just a short distance from the Hampton Inn that opened a few months back.
The city planning commission has already approved the project and it should be on the Fresno city council agenda in the next few weeks. Construction is supposed to start fairly quickly after that.
The Homewood would have 119 rooms and be constructed adjacent to a Springhill Suites also planned for the property.
No opening timetable yet, but it is good to know that things are finally growing in the market.
Jul 23, 2005, 7:13 am
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I often have too use the Diamond Desk to even get into the FAT Hampton. Their mid-week occupancy is very high.
Homewood will do well in that location.
Homewood will do well in that location.
Jul 23, 2005, 8:40 am
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Fantastic! I have Fresno biz often enough to really appreciate the addition of a HS! ^ Thanks for the news, :-: FATFlyer!
Jul 23, 2005, 11:00 am
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My pleasure guys. My guess is the Homewood will open next year.
FYI, there are also 2 full service business hotels (4 star) being planned in the Fresno area. No brands have been announced yet. Right now they could end up as Hilton or Marriott or something else. One would be next to Highway 168 and the Save Mart Center arena at Fresno State. The other would be adjacent to the Convention Center and serve as the host hotel for conventions (the city just bought the land). I don't know if Hilton listens, but you might drop some hints if you would like one of those to be in the Hilton family.
FYI, there are also 2 full service business hotels (4 star) being planned in the Fresno area. No brands have been announced yet. Right now they could end up as Hilton or Marriott or something else. One would be next to Highway 168 and the Save Mart Center arena at Fresno State. The other would be adjacent to the Convention Center and serve as the host hotel for conventions (the city just bought the land). I don't know if Hilton listens, but you might drop some hints if you would like one of those to be in the Hilton family.
Jul 23, 2005, 12:47 pm
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common view
Originally Posted by 365RoadWarrior
GREAT news. Love Homewood brand. And Fresno, what's not to like? (Seriously, I do like the place, despite the 'common view'.)
Jul 23, 2005, 1:08 pm
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Originally Posted by rwill11
Yeah I guess the common view would be "armpit gets Right Guard" just kiddin
Most people don't realize how quickly the area is changing. Crime is at the lowest rate in 30 years, unemployment is now running about 8.5% compared to the 12% rate common in the past and is still dropping. Heck P.F. Chang's, that paragon of upper middle class suburbia, announced a Fresno location will open by December. Pottery Barn and the others will be close behind.
Plus our heat wave is cooler than Las Vegas or Phoenix. ^
Jul 23, 2005, 2:58 pm
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sideways
Originally Posted by FATFlyer
Most people don't realize how quickly the area is changing. Crime is at the lowest rate in 30 years, unemployment is now running about 8.5% compared to the 12% rate common in the past and is still dropping. Heck P.F. Chang's, that paragon of upper middle class suburbia, announced a Fresno location will open by December. Pottery Barn and the others will be close behind.
Plus our heat wave is cooler than Las Vegas or Phoenix. ^
Jul 23, 2005, 5:02 pm
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Originally Posted by FATFlyer
A Homewood Suites is currently scheduled to gain final approval from the city to build near the southeast corner of Herndon Avenue and Fresno Street. That is just a short distance from the Hampton Inn that opened a few months back.
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Sep 12, 2008, 3:19 pm
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Too expensive....
I've been trying for a couple of weeks for a gov't rate clear in May 09 but the best I get is $185...market rate.
I'll keep on checking back. Our gov't rate is ridiculous, but there are still plenty of Hilton and Marriott's that do offer the rate, so if not here, we'll probably hop over to the Hampton....
I sure hope we do get to try the Homewood Suites. It is by far my favorite property.
Dawn
I'll keep on checking back. Our gov't rate is ridiculous, but there are still plenty of Hilton and Marriott's that do offer the rate, so if not here, we'll probably hop over to the Hampton....
I sure hope we do get to try the Homewood Suites. It is by far my favorite property.
Dawn