Full Renovation Completed at Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis Capitol

MERRILLVILLE, Ind., Sept. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- In keeping with the Courtyard by Marriott's theme of "It's a New Stay," the property near the State Capitol in Indianapolis recently underwent a $2 million renovation.

"We unveiled our new look on May 25, which was just in time to welcome our guests coming to the city for the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500," said General Manager Jenny Richter.

All guest rooms and common areas were upgraded with the lobby now sporting the brand's Refreshing Business concept.  Gone is the traditional front desk. In its place are separate welcome pedestals that create a more personal environment when guests check in.  The flexibility of the design allows the front desk hosts to move about and show guests the lobby features and provide assistance.

Also part of the Refreshing Business lobby concept, media pods offer guests individual areas where they can work alone or with a small group of colleagues. Designed for comfort, amenities in the pod include a work table, free wireless Internet and a 22" Direct TV equipped LCD television. "Our business travelers find the pods very convenient, and they like that seating can be arranged to best suit their needs," Richter said. She also noted that there are ample electrical outlets and plenty of seating options all over the lobby, ensuring wherever a guest chooses to sit they can plug in their computer, charge their phone, etc.

So that travelers feel connected to Indianapolis while visiting, the warm and relaxing lounge area in the lobby includes a new 37" high definition flat screen television and a local library stocked with books about the area.  "Our property is right in the heart of the city and adjacent to the historic canal," said Richter. "This means places like the Indiana Convention Center, Conseco Field House, Indianapolis Zoo, Circle Center Mall and Lucas Oil Stadium within walking distance."

Another signature element of the new lobby is the exclusive GoBoard® technology. An interactive 52" LCD touch screen board, visitors can access local information, maps, weather, as well as news, business and sports headlines.  They can also navigate the board to find restaurants, events in the city, and directions.

"We also renovated all 124 guest rooms," Richter shared. "The rooms offer luxurious Revive bedding, new 37" high definition televisions, free wireless Internet access and work desks with ergonomic chairs. "Our king rooms are very popular, and families particularly like that they have a pullout sofa bed," Richter explained.

Fully understanding the needs of business and pleasure travelers, The Courtyard by Marriott at the Indianapolis Capitol offers two distinct dining options for breakfast. The Courtyard Cafe serves up a warm and tasty complimentary breakfast buffet daily, while the Bistro offers several seasonal menu options in a quick cafe environment.  In the evening the Bistro transforms into a place to relax and enjoy light evening fare, a craft beer, a glass of top quality wine or a cocktail. Weather permitting, the outdoor patio is the perfect place to kick back after a long day and a great location to try a specialty beverage made with Starbucks® coffee.

To ensure guests don't forgo their fitness routine when traveling, the hotel's fitness center has all new state-of-the-art treadmills, elliptical machines and stationary bikes, plus free weights, exercise balls and towels.  For year round fun and relaxation, the hotel has a temperature-controlled indoor pool and whirlpool.

"We are really pleased with the renovation and I'm sure our guests are as well.  The whole Courtyard culture is centered on providing guests with an unmatched travel experience, and I know this is exactly what they'll receive when staying with us," Richter shared.

The Courtyard by Marriott at the Capitol in Indianapolis is managed by Merrillville, Indiana based White Lodging Services.

White Lodging Services Corporation was established in 1985 and is headquartered in Merrillville, Indiana. White Lodging is a fully integrated hotel ownership, development, and operations company – a recognized leader that has defined and cultivated the ability to achieve consistent, sustainable growth among mid- to large-scale hotels across the country. Their current portfolio consists of over 155 hotels in 18 states and encompasses representation of the following leading brands: Marriott International, Inc., Hilton Worldwide, Hyatt Global, Starwood Hotels and Resorts, InterContinental Hotel Group, and Carlson Hotels Worldwide.

For more information about White Lodging, please visit www.whitelodging.com or call 219-472-2900.

SOURCE White Lodging