Waterford, CT (July 13, 2004) – Waterford Hotel Group, Inc. has been appointed as manager of the Days Inn located at 185 Turnpike Road, Windsor Locks, CT. The addition of this management contract brings the Connecticut-based hotel management firm’s portfolio to 28. The Days Inn Bradley boasts a Five Sunburst rating from Days Inns Worldwide, the highest awarded by the franchise company.

The Days Inn is a 100-room property located just minutes from Bradley International Airport. The classic architecture of the newly renovated exterior evokes a sense of grace, while the charming lobby provides guests with the feeling that they are patrons of a warm, country inn. The hotel offers meeting facilities, a fitness center, complimentary daily breakfast buffet, airport shuttle service, and “park & fly” packages.

“We are looking forward to a successful working relationship with the staff of the Days Inn,” said Terry Bickhardt, president, hotel operations and marketing for Waterford Hotel Group, Inc. “Our extensive presence and experience on a regional and statewide level makes Waterford the right choice to manage this facility,” he added.

Waterford Hotel Group, with offices located in Waterford, Connecticut, currently operates 28 properties nationally, including the Marriott Hartford Downtown under construction and the Hilton Hartford closed for full refurbishment. Additionally, the company operates the Residence Inn by Marriott Downtown in Hartford. Collectively, Waterford Hotel Group properties represent more than 1,000 hotel rooms in the Greater Hartford region. Waterford Hotel Group specializes in providing complete hotel management services. It is experienced in design/build from concept through ribbon-cutting. Additionally, the company is accomplished in property repositioning through refurbishments and franchise conversions.