Houston Based American Liberty Hospitality Readies the Unveiling of Dual-Branded Hotel in Houston’s Galleria Area
Houston-based American Liberty Hospitality (ALH) is expanding its regional footprint with the rollout of the company’s second dual-branded hotel, bringing two distinct-yet-complementary lodging experiences under one hometown roof. The combined Holiday Inn Express Houston – Galleria Area and Staybridge Suites Houston – Galleria Area will offer a total of 319 rooms and will be the first new hospitality offering in the Bayou City’s sought-after Galleria area in several years when it makes its February 2021 debut. Both brands are franchises of InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG).
“We’ve had great success with our dual-branded hotel in Downtown Houston and believe that the concept is equally suited to the Galleria area,” said Nick Massad III, ALH Sr. VP of Development.
Steve Scott, ALH Corporate Director of Sales, added, “It allows us to efficiently cater to a variety of guests – no matter their reason for travel or accommodation needs. We’re also optimistic about the market given the benefits of a new build, especially in today’s environment where travelers top priorities are cleanliness and location.”
The 14-story contemporary property – located at 2351 W. Loop South between Westheimer Road and San Felipe Street just inside 610 Loop – is ideally situated steps from the recently reimagined, tree-lined promenade of Post Oak Boulevard and its new rapid transit network, along with a myriad of shopping, dining and entertainment options at top area destinations, including River Oaks District, Highland Village, and the world-famous Galleria.
The dual-branded hotel is also just over a mile from Memorial Park, one of the nation’s largest urban green spaces. Currently, in the midst of a multimillion-dollar enhancement, the 1,500-acre park is brimming with recreation opportunities, ranging from a completely redesigned golf course to kayaking, a world-class arboretum, and a 10-mile network of hike and bike trails.
While the standard room and extended-stay suite pairing cater to the pocketbooks of value-oriented business and leisure travelers, guests will enjoy locally curated touches and an elevated experience in keeping with the modern aesthetic and stylish Uptown neighborhood surroundings. One such perk is a lobby bar with full-service food and beverage offerings, where Staybridge Suites clientele is treated to a complimentary social hour Monday through Wednesday. Visitors can also unwind on the spacious rooftop pool deck with skyline views, perfect for individual and group private events.
With the arrival of COVID during the construction process, the latest touchless technologies have also been incorporated into design and processes – everything from medical-grade air filtration to keyless check-in – buoying American Liberty Hospitality’s existing commitment to safety and cleanliness, now further enhanced with exacting protocols.
“The IHG Clean Promise has been enhanced with science-led best practices and service measures, continuing our long-standing commitment to rigorous cleaning procedures,” said Scott Austin, ALH Sr. VP of Operations. “The insight and experience we’ve gained over the last nine months from our other properties and our guests have been invaluable. We were fortunate to have additional time to refine an already wonderful product.”
Shared offerings include flexible meeting and events space, complimentary breakfast, a lobby grab-and-go retail outlet, outdoor swimming pool, guestrooms with 9 to 11-foot ceilings, free high-speed Internet access, 24-hour business center, expansive fitness center, dog run, five-story parking garage, and onsite guest laundry.
Staybridge Suites encompass 150 units of the hotel, spanning from king bed studios to one-bedroom suites – all with fully-equipped kitchens incorporating a full-size refrigerator with icemaker, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, dishwasher, plus cutlery, glass, and kitchenware. Staybridge Suites guests also benefit from access to complimentary storage units for longer-term stays. Holiday Inn Express makes up 169 rooms with options of a king and two queen guestrooms designed for the smart traveler looking for an affordable and comfortable stay. Holiday Inn Express appeals to business travelers and families alike, which has led it to becoming IHG’s largest brand with over 2,700 locations worldwide.
With ALH’s focus on supporting local businesses, Arch-Con Corporation served as the general contractor, and the architectural and interior design was performed by MCS Architects. Construction financing was provided by Plains Capital Bank and Artemis Real Estate Partners.
About American Liberty Hospitality
American Liberty Hospitality (ALH) was founded in 1973 and provides hotel owners and asset managers with the highest caliber of management and development services. With a constant focus on people, ALH’s core values are Be Passionate, Spread Hospitality, Appreciate People, Do the Right Thing, Create Value and Give Back. Our brand relationships include Intercontinental Hotels Group, Hilton Worldwide, Best Western International, Choice Hotels, and Wyndham International. ALH has experience in all asset classes including full and select service, golf resort & conference center and dual-brand properties. ALH has approximately twenty properties in markets throughout the Southwest. For more information, please visit www.amliberty.com.
About IHG
IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is a global organisation with a broad portfolio of hotel brands, including InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts, Kimpton® Hotels & Restaurants, Hotel Indigo®, EVEN® Hotels, HUALUXE® Hotels and Resorts, Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn®, Holiday Inn Express®, Holiday Inn Club Vacations®, Holiday Inn Resort®, avid™ hotels, Staybridge Suites® and Candlewood Suites®.