New Residence Inn planned for area near WestGate Mall

Published: Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 7:25 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at 7:25 p.m.

Spartanburg-based Pinnacle Hospitality announced Tuesday it signed an agreement with Marriott International to build a new 104-room Residence Inn at Westgate Center behind WestGate Mall.

Company officials said work will begin on the hotel this summer, and they expect construction to be completed next spring. The target audience will be extended stay and leisure travelers.

Westgate Center includes the Hampton Inn & Suites, Holiday Inn Express and Suites, Summit Pointe Conference & Events Center, Spartan 16 Theater and City Range restaurant.

We are thrilled to add the Residence Inn to our growing Westgate Center Development in Spartanburg as we look to expand our hospitality portfolio in the Upstate, Sachin Shanbhag, managing director of Pinnacle Hospitality, said in a statement. The Residence Inn is a leading performer and proven industry innovator.

Pinnacle Hospitalitys new hotel will be in addition to the 88-suite Residence Inn at 9011 Fairforest Road operated as MCR Development LLC.

In January, MCR Development announced it completed an extensive renovation of that hotel, which has been a fixture in Spartanburg Countys hospitality industry since Bill Marriott Sr. personally hung the hotels first sign in 1985.

Pinnacle Hospitality said the new Residence Inn will feature Marriotts amenities, such as spacious rooms, full kitchens and comfortable furnishings. Those will be coupled with the companys Activated Gatehouse design, which offers zones for relaxing indoors and outdoors, an upgraded hot breakfast and free Wi-Fi.

We are very excited about Pinnacle Hospitalitys announcement, said Chris Jennings, executive director of the Spartanburg Convention and Visitors Bureau. The new Residence Inn will be a great addition to the local hospitality industry and great for visitors. We couldnt be happier.

In addition to Westgate Center, Pinnacle Hospitalitys portfolio includes three hotels in Greenville and a restaurant in Duncan. Its partner brands include, Hilton, InterContinental Hotel Group, Marriott and Wyndham Worldwide.

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