TAMPA, FL— HOTEL BUSINESS® has learned that Sam Winterbottom, the former executive vp of development for Carlson Hotels Worldwide, is the new CEO of Tampa, FL-based eSuites Hotels. In this role, Winterbottom will be based in Atlanta. With grand openings scheduled for 2008, eSuites Hotels will be a national chain of technology-rich, boutique, upscale hotels. The properties will be designed to offer many services typically found at full-service hotels, but at the same time be able to maintain reasonable room rates. The following amenities are expected to be found at each eSuites Hotel: concierge service, automated kiosk or personal check-in, a fitness center, a pool, an office center, conference rooms, in-room stationary bicycles or elliptical trainers in “sportSuites,” an in-room “techStation” and a high-definition television, DVD player, video game system and free wired and wireless high-speed Internet access in each guestroom.
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