SPRINGFIELD, La., – Oct. 15, 2004– The Hawthorn Suites Golf Resort at Carter Plantation has opened in Springfield, La., less than one hour from New Orleans and 30 minutes from Baton Rouge. This is the third property to represent the upper-end lodging concept known as Hawthorn Suites Golf Resorts, ideal for business travelers who want to combine golf and meeting or conference retreat experience. Additional properties are located in Conyers, Ga. and Wadsworth, Ill.
"We're excited about our new relationship with Hawthorn Suites Golf Resorts hotels," said Maher. "Hawthorn Suites will help to grow our golf and meeting business, and also the tourism industry in our community."
The Hawthorn Suites Golf Resort at Carter Plantation features 63 spacious studio, one- and two-bedroom suites in nine resort-like villas overlooking the ninth fairway of the new David Toms-designed 7,000-plus yard par-72 golf course at Carter Plantation. There are seven suites in each villa, with accommodations adaptable for almost any type of stay.
Standard in-suite amenities include extended cable TV with movie channel and DVD player, dual line telephones with data ports and complimentary high speed Internet access, work desk with ergonomic chair, microwave oven, refrigerator, and plush robes and slippers. The majority of suites feature a veranda or balcony with fairway views, and many offer a fully equipped kitchen, living and dining room. Nightly turndown service, special in-suite catering and room service are available.
Guests at Hawthorn Suites Golf Resort enjoy complimentary, daily, hot Plantation breakfast and social receptions during the week. They can also take advantage of a full service restaurant and the Carter Plantation Pavilion with 30,000 square feet of dining, meeting and event space, and a full business center for corporate guests. In spring 2005, Carter Plantation will add a full-service spa, fitness center and outdoor swimming pool. The Carter Plantation community also offers residential home sites.
Several "Stay and Play" golf packages are available that include green fees, cart rental, use of the practice range and unlimited range balls. The Plantation Dining Room offers special events throughout the year including Thanksgiving brunch.
For reservations and information, contact Carter Plantation at 225-294-7555 or toll-free at 1-877-811-5295, or visit www.carterplantation.com or www.hawthorn.com to access information and make reservations instantly. Guests can now earn points or miles in the Hyatt Gold Passport® frequency program with each eligible stay. For information, call Hawthorn Suites toll- free at 1-800-527-1133.
US Franchise Systems, Inc. is the parent company of the franchiser of the Hawthorn Suites brand. In November 2000, business interests of the Pritzker family of Chicago, Ill., which also own other hospitality businesses and assets, including Hyatt Hotels, as well as numerous manufacturing, health- care, natural resources and other businesses and assets, recognized USFS' potential and acquired the company.
