Crestline Hotels & Resorts Announces the Appointment of Elizabeth Delens to General Manager for the Sheraton Annapolis

ANNAPOLIS, Md., July 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. today announced the appointment of Elizabeth Delens to General Manager for the 196 guest room Sheraton Annapolis.  The upscale hotel also offers 9700 square feet of meeting and conference space and is located minutes from the center of Annapolis.

Ms. Delens has nine years of tenure with Crestline Hotels having joined the company in 2001 as the Food & Beverage Director for the Radisson Hotel Washington, DC.  She subsequently was promoted to Director of Operations for the Holiday Inn on the Hill, Washington, DC, then Director of Operations for the L'Enfant Plaza Hotel.  She most recently was the General Manager for the Four Points by Sheraton Washington, D.C. Downtown, also a Crestline managed property.  Ms. Delens began her hospitality industry career 20 years ago at the Loews Annapolis Hotel and then opened the House of Blues Hotel, a Loews property in Chicago prior to joining Crestline.

"Elizabeth's knowledge and experience in the Mid-Atlanta region is invaluable, and we look forward to her leadership at the Sheraton Annapolis," said James Carroll, Chief Operating Officer of Crestline Hotels & Resorts.  "She brings an impeccable record with Crestline that is indicative of her commitment to excellence in service and operations.  She is a natural leader and has been extremely instrumental in helping to design and implement our company-wide sustainability program, EarthPact," added Carroll.

Ms. Delens holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Literature from Towson State University, Towson, Maryland.  She is a member of Les Dames d'Escoffier and has received numerous industry accolades and awards.  She can be reached at [email protected].

The Sheraton Hotel Annapolis

The Sheraton Annapolis has been recently renovated and is an upscale full-service hotel located minutes from the heart of Annapolis, the US Naval Academy, the State Capitol, excellent shopping and a wide variety of local restaurants. The hotel features 196 stylish and comfortably appointed guest rooms and suites, 10 meeting rooms accommodating up to 575 people, the Annapolis Bar & Grill, an indoor heated pool and whirlpool, a fitness center, as well as many other choice facilities and services.  For business travelers the hotel has dual telephone lines and in room data ports.  Leisure travelers to this historic city will enjoy the close proximity to Sandy Point State Park, Historic Savage Mill, as well as tours of Annapolis and Harbor Cruises that depart from the hotel.  The Sheraton Annapolis is the official hotel for US Naval Academy Football and a corporate member of the US Naval Academy Alumni Association.  The hotel is located at 173 Jennifer Road, Annapolis, MD. Reservations can be made online at www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton or by calling, 410-266-3131.

About Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. is one of the nation's largest independent hospitality management companies. Founded in 2000, the company presently manages 65 hotels, resorts and conference and convention centers with nearly 13,500 rooms in 13 states and the District of Columbia. Crestline Hotels & Resorts manages 13 independent properties in major US markets including Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles and Washington D.C. Crestline also manages properties under such well-regarded brands as Marriott, Hilton, Westin, Renaissance, Sheraton, and Crowne Plaza. For more information visit: www.crestlinehotels.com.

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SOURCE Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc.