"The Cambria Suites
brand is generating an impressive amount of excitement for Choice Hotels
International. From industry experts' commentary to guests' reviews, the
concept continues to earn top marks," notes Stephen P. Joyce, president
and chief executive officer of Choice Hotels International. "With a
first-rate development and operating partner like O'Reilly Hospitality
Management, we anticipate the momentum will continue to grow as Cambria Suites
expands into new markets."
Noted for an award-winning
design, all Cambria Suites are new-construction properties featuring a variety
of public spaces for guests to refresh, refill and reflect. From a
state-of-the-art fitness center and a relaxing pool to a 24-7 sundry shop and a
welcoming dining area, Cambria Suites blends style, form and function.
"Cambria Suites is an
exciting brand with fantastic accommodations, amenities and a guest experience
all specifically tailored for today's broad spectrum of hotel guests,"
reflects Tim O'Reilly, chief executive officer of O'Reilly Hospitality
Management. "What a privilege to join forces with a team so committed to
guest satisfaction and brand success. We look forward to bringing our award
winning O'Reilly Hospitality development and operations teams and culture to the
Cambria Suites brand to serve the Phoenix
Conveniently located in
one of the largest master-planned communities in Arizona, Cambria Suites Phoenix-Desert Ridge is just
minutes from the popular shopping and entertainment destination of Desert Ridge
Marketplace, major employers, the Mayo Clinic and Choice Hotels International
Western Corporate Headquarters.
"Cambria Suites
Phoenix-Desert Ridge is in a prime location to meet the in-bound travel needs
of surrounding employers like American Express, Henkel and Mayo Clinic,"
says Michael Murphy, Senior Vice President of Cambria Suites. "Our
sophisticated guest experience and appealing balance of amenities are designed
to satisfy the business traveler."
Choice Hotels
International selected award-winning chef, and 2002 inductee to the Arizona
Culinary Hall of Fame, Chef Michael DeMaria to develop and manage the culinary
program for the Cambria Suites brand. In this role, Chef DeMaria will create
appealing cuisine for all Cambria Suites core and urban core a la carte menus,
approve all local and regional additions to individual property menus, lead the
instruction of future Cambria Suites' culinary teams in the national training
kitchen and manage the revitalized banquet and events culinary program.
With a resume that
includes events ranging from intimate social engagements to the PGA Tour's
Phoenix Open, Chef DeMaria tailored the Cambria Suites reimagined culinary
program to bring a new level of sophistication to the group business sector.
The banquet and events menus offer a wide range of flexibility and creative
ingenuity available in contemporary buffets for groups large and small.
Selections include hors d'oeurvres like savory mushroom and basil meatballs
with morel sauce in sleek white spoons, martini-glass salads with a colorful
beet and goat cheese combination and half-cut burgers on a carving block
display.
"Transforming the
urban a la carte menu into the banquets and events selections allows Cambria
Suites kitchens to dish out high volumes of exceptionally prepared,
mouth-watering dishes while positioning the staff for success," explains
Chef DeMaria, Cambria Suites consulting chef and owner of M Catering by
Michael's. "Guests will enjoy their favorite signature plates while meeting
and event planners will enjoy the exceptional value".
