MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.,
Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- A
historical slice of Myrtle Beach's
hospitality heyday is shining again following the New Year's Eve
reopening of the Holiday Shores drive-in motel at 7501 Ocean
Blvd.
The utilization of State and Federal historic preservation
incentives will change our city for generations to come
Built in 1965, Holiday Shores is one of 120 motels constructed
along the Myrtle Beach Grand Strand in the 1960s. Designed in the
"Populuxe" style, a blend between populism and luxury that evolved
after World War II, the building reflects a period of America's
burgeoning middle class and its desire to travel and explore. These
small, family-run properties typically included a nod to the
exotic, incorporating Polynesian themes, bright signage, and pops
of color to draw motorists' attention.
With the property in need of repair, GBX Group LLC, a historic
preservation real estate firm headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, completed the initial
investment that led to the rehabilitation with developers
Robert Lewis, Chris Rogers, Tom
Prioreschi, and Will Brennan.
Tim Mclendon of Columbia, S.C., oversaw the design. This
historic rehabilitation of Holiday Shores conformed with the
National Park Service's historic preservation standards.
The motel originally featured a modest 22 guestrooms and a
detached owner's suite (Graham House). Interior renovations include
transforming the Graham House into three additional guestrooms, new
fixtures and finishes throughout the property and a new lobby.
Exterior upgrades restore the motel to its mid-century glamour.
"I fell in love with this hotel at first sight and knew I wanted
to stay true to the period as much as possible, yet give it a
facelift at the same time," said Mclendon. "I chose exterior colors
that would make it vibrant and pop. Most of the furnishings are
mid-century-inspired and the feel of one who has traveled globally
on holiday...thus, Holiday Shores was reborn and revitalized!"
Holiday Shores, now rebranded as part of the Choice Ascend
Collection, joins its sister property, Waikiki Village, an earlier restoration
project by primarily the same ownership/development/design team, as
two of only a handful of remaining drive-in motels left in the
area.
Robert Lewis, who grew up in
nearby Conway, SC commented,
"We're proud to support the restoration of both motel properties.
Not only do they offer meaningful cultural value to the area, but
both projects contributed to community rebuilding, job creation and
economic growth, all of which are catalysts for add-on development
and long-term vitality."
Brenda Bethune, Mayor of
Myrtle Beach, added, "The Holiday
Shores project is yet another example of the revitalization of
Myrtle Beach. The utilization of
State and Federal historic preservation incentives to bring new
life to our mid-century buildings will change the landscape of our
city for generations to come."
Holiday Shores and Waikiki
Village motels are managed by Coakley & Williams (CW)
Hotel Management Company of Linthicum
Heights, Maryland, the preeminent provider of comprehensive
hotel management services with a property portfolio that represents
great hotel brands such as Hilton, IHG, Best Western, Choice and
Wyndham, as well as, independent boutique hotels, in many of the
nation's highest-performing hotel markets.
"We are thrilled to have been selected as the management company
for these incredible projects and partners with this development
group. Having managed successful hotels in the Myrtle Beach market in the past, we are
committed to maximizing the revenue opportunities at both
properties and have a proven track record," said Mark Williams, CEO of Coakley & Williams.
Williams continued, "In an effort to immediately increase exposure
and join a leading reservation property management system, we
franchised the property with Choice Hotels, one of the largest
hotel chains in the world, making it part of their exclusive Ascend
Collection."
Choice Hotels Commitment to Clean, Health & Safety
First
Holiday Shores Myrtle Beach, Ascend Hotel Collection by Choice
Hotels, is committed to the health and safety of all guests and
team members. The hotel is strictly adhering to specific guidelines
to meet the ongoing challenges presented by COVID-19. Among
them, the hotel is following the American Hotel & Lodging
Association's (AHLA) "Safe Stay" guidelines, which are grounded in
guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention
(CDC).
Further, the hotel's 360-degree approach across all departments
will adhere to requirements set by Choice Hotels' global Commitment
to Clean initiative which builds on Choice Hotels'
long-standing cleanliness protocols and enhances the existing
program with guidance developed in response to the pandemic,
including recommendations related to deep cleaning, disinfecting,
hygiene, and social distancing.
When staying at the Holiday Shores, Ascend Hotel Collection,
guests can expect a growing variety of new and improved cleanliness
protocols, products and communications, including:
- Heightened cleaning protocols for high-traffic areas such as
the front desk, fitness centers and pools, as well as other
high-touch surfaces throughout the hotel, using hospital-grade
disinfectant approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
to combat the spread of COVID-19.
- Furniture arrangements designed to encourage appropriate social
distancing in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Changes in breakfast offerings, with many hotels that provide
breakfast replacing their buffet with pre-packaged breakfast
items.
For more information or to reserve a stay, visit Holiday Shores,
Ascend Hotel Collection by Choice Hotels at
www.choicehotels.com/sc652 or call 843-839-8005. Be
sure to follow us at https://m.facebook.com/holidayshores/.
About GBX Group LLC
GBX Group LLC specializes in
preserving and operating historic real estate in urban markets. GBX
partners with property owners, developers, and local preservation
organizations to acquire, redevelop, and preserve historic real
estate, generating community revitalization and economic growth.
Since its founding in 2001, GBX has completed over 135 projects in
21 states. For more about GBX, visit gbxgroup.com/.
About Coakley & Williams
Coakley & Williams is
the preeminent provider of comprehensive hotel management services
with a property portfolio that represents great hotel brands such
as Hilton, IHG, Choice and Wyndham, as well as, independent
boutique hotels, in many of the nation's highest-performing hotel
markets. Currently, Coakley & Williams manages over 3,000 rooms
with 31 hotels in 10 states and the District of Columbia.
These destinations include but are not limited to hotels near the
historic Nation's Capital, the sun filled coastal towns of Myrtle
and Daytona Beach, and the theme park filled cities in Central
Florida. Spanning almost five decades, our hotel management
group has garnered a well-earned reputation for maximizing hotel
assets through unmatched expertise with quality assurance, targeted
marketing and progressive hotel administration systems. For
more information contact Mike Lebby,
Director of Development at mlebby@cwhotels.com.
About Choice Hotels
Choice Hotels International, Inc.,
a hospitality franchisor based in Rockville, Maryland, is one of the largest
hotel chains in the world, owning several brands ranging from
upscale to economy hotels representing 7,118 properties in 41
countries and territories worldwide, with approximately 597,018
rooms, in addition to 1,035 hotels under construction with 85,129
rooms.
Contact: Philip Winton, VP of
Strategic Messaging, (216) 912-9705, pwinton@gbxgroup.com
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