CLEVELAND—Lexington by Vantage has opened its first new-construction property, the Lexington Inn & Suites in Effingham, IL.
The four-story hotel features 61 guestrooms and suites, a heated indoor pool, sauna, fitness room, guest sundry, business center and meeting facilities.
The property was recently unveiled to the public during a grand opening ceremony and reception that included Effingham Mayor Jeff Bloemker, the chamber of commerce and Mark Williams, group president of Vantage Hospitality’s upscale brands.
“This hotel is a prime example of Lexington’s flexible new-construction program. The owners originally had a different design concept, but then changed many key elements to emulate the Lexington prototype,” said Williams.
The property’s owners, Bhanumati and Kanaiyalal Shah, have owned a property under a Vantage Hospitality brand since 2011, and chose to expand their portfolio by staying in the Vantage family. “Nothing makes us prouder than when a hotelier is so satisfied with our contribution to their business that they entrust such a second valuable asset to us,” added Williams.