SOUTHINGTON HOTEL RECEIVES TOP PERFORMANCE AWARDS
FROM MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL

Residence Inn by Marriott Receives Five Awards Including
Diamond General Manager of the Year

Southington, CT (March 21, 2007) – During a recent Marriott conference held in San Antonio, Texas, General Manager Carol Secondino accepted five awards on behalf of the Residence Inn by Marriott in Southington, Connecticut. Among the five awards, Secondino was named Diamond General Manager of the Year by the franchise company, one of only five general managers recognized in this category. Waterford Hotel Group, Inc. professionally manages the 94-suite Residence Inn by Marriott located at 778 West Street, Southington.

The hotel was also recognized with a Platinum Award, representing an elite group of only nine Marriott Residence Inns achieving exceptional guest satisfaction scores. Additionally, the Southington Residence Inn received the following awards: Highest Overall Guest Satisfaction, Highest Guest Satisfaction for Breakfast, and Lowest Problem Incidence. Secondino and the Southington team were chosen among a pool of more than 500 Residence Inn by Marriott properties located in North America.

Len Wolman, Chairman and CEO of Waterford Hotel Group, Inc., along with other Waterford representatives, recently joined the Southington Residence Inn staff for a celebratory luncheon. “To be recognized by Marriott International in this way is remarkable,” Wolman commented to the Southington team. “You are an example for all of us and we thank you for your hard work and dedication. Be proud of your accomplishments,” Wolman added. During the celebration, Wolman presented the Southington hotel associates engraved silver stars and certificates in honor of their award winning accomplishments.

About Residence Inn by Marriott Southington
The 94-suite hotel is designed to attract the extended stay business traveler, as well as the corporate and leisure traveler. The property features studios with Jacuzzis, as well as one and two bedroom suites with fully equipped kitchens, living rooms, and dining areas. Additional hotel amenities include an exercise facility, indoor pool and whirlpool, an outdoor sports court and BBQ area, a business center, meeting facilities, free high speed internet access, daily full hot breakfast buffet, evening social reception and grocery shopping service.

About Waterford Hotel Group, Inc.
Waterford Hotel Group, Inc., with headquarters in Waterford, CT, currently manages 25 properties in 7 states. Waterford Hotel Group has experience operating virtually every type of hotel property, including limited services properties, all-suite hotels, conference centers, and large full service and resort properties. The company's approach to hotel development and operations is hands-on, and features frequent site visits and constant communication with customers and partners. Additionally, Waterford Hotel Group offers centralized accounting, financial reporting, strategic marketing, human resources, and day-to-day operations management systems to increase market share and profitability at all properties. For more information, visit the company's website at www.waterfordgroup.net.
 

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