Southington Hotel Receives Top Performance Awards
From Marriott International

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

SOUTHINGTON, CT (March 26, 2008) – The Residence Inn by Marriott in Southington, CT received seven awards at the recent 2008 Residence Inn by Marriott General Managers Conference held in Anaheim, CA. For the second year in a row, the hotel was honored with the elite Platinum Hotel Award, as well as Diamond General Manager of the Year for GM Carol Secondino. Waterford Hotel Group, Inc. professionally manages the 94-suite Residence Inn by Marriott located at 778 West Street, Southington.

The Residence Inn Southington was one of only twelve Marriott Residence Inns in North America to receive the Platinum Award, given to those hotels who achieve exceptional guest satisfaction scores. Secondino was one of five general managers to receive the Diamond General Manager of the Year Award. Additionally, the Southington Residence Inn received the following awards: Highest Guest Satisfaction for Arrival Experience, Elite Recognition, Cleanliness, and Overall Service, and Lowest Problem Incidence.

Len Wolman, Chairman and CEO of Waterford Group, along with other Waterford representatives, joined the Southington Residence Inn staff for a celebratory luncheon recently. “The attention and dedication to providing the highest level of guest service has continued to earn this hotel the highest accolades,” Wolman commented to the Southington team. “It is a fantastic accomplishment to be recognized by Marriott International in this way – you have worked very hard and should be proud of your success.” Wolman added. During the celebration, Wolman presented the Southington hotel associates 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
Waterford Hotel Group, Inc., with headquarters in Waterford, CT, currently manages 23 properties in seven 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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