Choice Hotels' Cambria hotels & suites Opens at Home - Rockville, MD

ROCKVILLE, Md., May 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest hotel companies, announced today that the new Cambria hotel & suites Rockville is officially open for business at the Rockville Town Square. Built by Duball, LLC and owned and operated by Crescent Hotels & Resorts, Cambria hotel & suites Rockville sits at 1 Renaissance Street, two blocks from the Rockville Metrorail station and steps from top restaurants, shops and a movie theatre. The property opening comes on the heels of the Cambria hotel that opened last year in Washington, D.C.'s Shaw neighborhood.

"Cambria is thrilled to welcome business travelers from the more than 100 large companies in the Rockville area with open arms," says Michael Murphy, senior vice president, Upscale Brands, Choice Hotels International. "At Cambria, we aim to offer a unique, upscale experience with service that makes everybody feel like somebody, which is why we chose to partner with Crescent Hotels & Resorts, whose knowledge and expertise in upscale hospitality helps bolster the Cambria brand's continued commitment to offering high-level service at a great value."

Located directly across the street from the Choice Hotels headquarters, the 140-suite hotel spans eight floors of the 15-story west tower of the Rockville Town Square, one of two towers in the mixed-use high-rise complex. In addition to the Cambria hotel, the complex will also house 40,000 square feet of street-level retail space.

"Located just under 15 miles outside of the nation's capital, Cambria hotel & suites Rockville is a comfortable oasis offering easy access to the hustle and bustle of the city," said Tim Bowes, vice president of sales for Crescent Hotels & Resorts. "We're thrilled to be a part of the Rockville community and look forward to developing close connections with our neighbors here."

Guests entering the Cambria hotel & suites Rockville will be welcomed by a curved natural stone wall embracing them in a spacious hangout area with floor to ceiling glass. Just past the front desk is Social Circle^™, a bar-centric restaurant offering inviting seating choices for diners. The property also features an indoor heated pool and fitness center.

Oversized guest rooms offer functional, chic decor upscale linens, and plenty of room to work. Guests can stay connected while they travel via complimentary high-speed wireless internet and plenty of places to charge their devices. A parking garage is built into the building's structure, allowing all rooms to enjoy an exterior view.

Included in the hotel are three meeting rooms that can accommodate up to 106 people for banquets and conferences, all equipped with high-tech audio and visual equipment, making this hotel the perfect for business travelers who need space to work, but also want amenities that provide a sense of relaxation.

Like all Cambria hotels & suites, the Rockville property will feature other fine amenities such as freshly prepared grab-and-go gourmet salads and sandwiches; and a barista bar featuring Wolfgang Puck® coffee.

The Cambria hotel & suites Rockville is accepting reservations now. Visit www.cambriahotelsandsuites.com to book your next stay and connect with Choice Hotels on Facebook.

About Cambria hotels & suites

Cambria hotels & suites makes business travel easier—and more fun—than ever before. Offering modern decor, rooms that feel like an upgrade, and fresh, local cuisine at our Social Circle™ restaurant, Cambria makes every guest feel like a VIP. As of February 15, 2015, there are 24 properties open across the country and 25 under development in the U.S. and Canada. To learn more, visit www.cambriahotelsandsuites.com.

About Choice Hotels

Choice Hotels International, Inc.® (NYSE: CHH) is one of the world's largest lodging companies. With more than 6,300 hotels franchised in more than 35 countries and territories, we represent more than 500,000 rooms around the globe. As of March 31, 2015, 615 hotels were in our development pipeline. Our company's Ascend Hotel Collection®, Cambria® hotels & suites, Comfort Inn®, Comfort Suites®, Sleep Inn®, Quality®, Clarion®, MainStay Suites®, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel®, Econo Lodge® and Rodeway Inn® brands provide a spectrum of lodging choices to meet guests' needs. With more than 22 million members and counting, check out our Choice Privileges® rewards program to see how you can reap the benefits of being a member of the Choice Hotels® family. Visit us at www.choicehotels.com for more information.

About Crescent Hotels & Resorts

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is a nationally recognized, top-5 operator of hotels and resorts. Crescent currently operates over 100 hotels and resorts in 36 states in the US and 4 provinces in Canada. Crescent is one of the few elite management companies approved to operate upper-upscale and luxury hotels under the brand families of Marriott, Hilton, Starwood, Hyatt and IHG. Crescent also operates a collection of legendary independent hotels and resorts. Crescent's clients are made up of hotel REITs, private equity firms and major developers. For more information, please visit www.chrco.com.

About Duball, LLC   

Duball, LLC is a real estate development and investment firm specializing in value creation and asset optimization for exceptionally located real estate in the Washington/Baltimore metropolitan region. Duball is presently involved in the development of several major projects with a total asset value of over $500 Million. Duball is aggressively pursuing additional development projects and income producing acquisition opportunities. Learn more at www.duball-llc.com.

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