WHY IT RATES: The University of Maryland is one of the most visited destinations in the state and this new Cambria property is within walking distance from the school's campus.-Mia Taylor, TravelPulse Senior Writer.
Cambria Hotels, franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. continues its rapid expansion with the opening of the Cambria Hotel College Park.
The newly constructed 150-room property was developed in collaboration with Southern Management Corporation.
Located at 8321 Baltimore Avenue, the hotel is within walking distance to the University of Maryland and is less than 10 miles from the historic landmarks of the nation's capital. Nearby attractions and businesses include the Capital One Field at Maryland Stadium, Xfinity Center, FedExField, Fort Meade, NASA Goddard Visitor's Center, the Mall at Prince Georges and three international airports.
"The University of Maryland has a student enrollment of nearly 40,000 and is one of the most visited destinations in the state. Guests visiting the campus or its lively, neighboring towns will enjoy a seamless travel experience with the Cambria brand's upscale amenities," said Janis Cannon, senior vice president, upscale brands at Choice Hotels. "The Cambria brand is making its mark in this region, which is also home to Choice's headquarters. We look forward to developing more properties in the greater Washington, D.C., area, with hotels already open in Downtown Washington, D.C. and Rockville, and coming soon to Baltimore, Hanover, Ocean City and Southwest Washington, D.C."
The Cambria Hotel College Park features the brand hallmarks that help guests maximize their stay, including:
-Spa-style bathrooms with Bluetooth mirrors
-Contemporary and sophisticated guest rooms with plush bedding
-College Park Grill, an onsite restaurant with wood-fired ovens and grills featuring USDA Prime steaks, chicken and fish, an extensive beer and wine selection as well as specialty cocktails
-Locally inspired design
-Large fully-equipped fitness center
-Orangetheory Fitness Studio opening in Fall 2018
-Multi-function meeting spaces
The property was developed by Southern Management Corporation, a real estate developer/manager and hotel owner/operator with more than 50 years of industry experience.
"We are thrilled to be teaming up with the Cambria brand to open our second hotel in College Park at the University of Maryland," said James LoBosco, executive vice president of Southern Management's Hotel Division. "Our collaboration with the Cambria brand will help ensure we are delivering exceptional value and memorable experiences for our guests and the community."
SOURCE: Choice Hotels press release
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