Discount Hotels in Carolina beach|"Hotel Developer Submits Drawings To Carolina Beach Planning Department"

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Category: Discount Hotels in Carolina beach
By: WILLARD KILLOUGH III
Posted By: Hotels Carolina Beach NC

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 Developers submitted updated architectural drawings to the Town of Carolina Beach last week for a proposed Hampton Inn and Suites on the northern end of the downtown Boardwalk on the oceanfront at the intersection of Harper Avenue and Carolina Beach Avenue North.Last month Blanchard & Calhoun Commercial, a real estate development and commercial brokerage firm in Augusta, Georgia, sent a letter to the Town saying they are ready to move forward and outlined aspects of the project including a proposal to lease town parking spaces and make other improvements in the area.

John Lee of Blanchard & Calhoun Commercial wrote to Assistant Town Manager Ed Parvin on June 4th that Vic Mills - Chief Executive Officer - had a productive conversation with Mayor Bob Lewis on Friday, May 24th. Lee explained, "Following up on that conversation, we have continued to have our architect and civil engineers work on our final site and building plans, which incorporates the general understanding of both parties. Hopefully, this understanding will be confirmed at the upcoming City Council meeting."
Lee explained, "The site is very similar to the previous version, but more efficient and simplified. Circulation is greatly improved. We have “squared” up the site on the beach front to include the piece the city will deed to us." He explained, "Parking – we have 69 hotel parking spaces under the hotel on the ground and 48 spaces on the city lot across the street.

This lot will be dedicated parking for the hotel guest and will have gates with key card access."
Lee said they reduced the number of stories from 10 to 8 and guest room count from 106 to 100. He explained, " We were also able to enlarge the deck area and “squared-off” the pool. We think this will be a great wedding destination."Lee said a previous issue with First Bank regarding a lien on the portion of Carolina Beach Avenue North that was closed for the previous developer has been resolved. The Town agreed to close a portion of that road to accommodate the project which owned land on either side of the road.  
Lee inquired about the process to begin site plan and permitting approval and expressed a desire to hold a ground breaking ceremony soon.Parvin explained June 4th the developer must submit an application and fee for a Conditional Use Permit, provide a traffic impact analysis, and an economic impact study. Parvin said the process for deeding any property to the developer depends on the type of ownership. Also, a parking agreement will have to be approved by the Council to lease spaces in the Town's public parking lot and the Town will require a road closure agreement. Also, they must submit plans for other improvements to the surrounding boardwalk right-of-ways.

Parvin explained, "Please note that once your application has been submitted to staff our Town Council can no longer communicate with anyone (i.e. you, staff, community members) as the quasi judicial process will have started."In 2007 a previous development company proposed a Hilton Garden Inn on the same property. That project called for 191 rooms in an 11-story building with a 5,632 square foot conference facility and a 200 seat Sundeck Pavilion restaurant. Last year the new developer indicated to the Planning Department the number of rooms would decrease from 191 to between 90 and 130 rooms and 11 floors or less.Mayor Bob Lewis explained last month he estimates the hotel will bring $30,000 a year in property taxes, over $100,000 in room occupancy tax revenues to fund beach nourishment projects and tourism promotion and create additional jobs. Also, he estimates an additional $70,000 a year in water and sewer revenues. He explained, "This type of development was part of the reason the town built the new sewer lift station in the Central Business District last year."

He explained the project could generate 40 full time job opportunities for residents and, "Support additional hiring opportunities and additional increases in revenue for our business community."
Lewis explained, "The Hotel is proposing to lease a small group of parking spaces annually from the town to fulfill their franchise requirements. The developer is also looking to participate in the revitalization of the old wooden boardwalk along its ocean frontage."Lewis explained, "These new revenue sources can provide our town with the ability to pay for or offset the cost of town services without the need for property tax increases."He explained, "Since this project will be coming to council for a Conditional Use Permit all of council will have to evaluate the plan and the developers proposed conditions prior to this project moving forward.  Council can also require certain conditions in order to approve the CUP application and as in every process you the public will get your chance to voice your opinions. Council in our deliberation will work hard to create a win-win opportunity for our residents and business owners." Lewis said, "Our choices as a town council is to work for the betterment of the community by investing time to work through the challenges and develop a positive solution for our community or as some residents not allow any development.  I understand that there are a few town residents who do not want any more economic development in Carolina Beach and really like the look of the empty lots and buildings in our business district."He explained, "I for one am tired of driving by the numerous empty lots in the Central Business District every day. I take pride in my community and I love Carolina Beach and it is tough for me to see all the improvements we have made to the town and specifically the Central Business District and look at empty lots and empty buildings. Based on my 40 years of corporate management experience I see the new oceanfront hotel as a cornerstone for future economic growth for our town."

Hotels In Carolina|"North Carolina hotel room a CO deathtrap?"

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Category: Hotels In Carolina
By: Tess Nacelewicz
 Posted By: Hotels Carolina Beach NC

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North Carolina requires carbon monoxide detectors in homes and apartments, but not in hotels. Now, some tragic deaths in a hotel room in Boone, N.C. make a compelling argument for a CO detector mandate for hotels. First, an elderly couple died in April in room 225 in the Best Western Plus Blue Ridge Plaza, according to news reports. Then, on Saturday, an 11-year-old boy was found dead in the same room, reports say.

Next to die, on June 8, was the young boy, Jeffrey Lee Williams. “The cause of death was determined to be asphyxia, meaning his lungs couldn’t get enough oxygen,” TIME reported June 9. “Williams, from Rock Hill, S.C., died spontaneously, and his 49-year-old mother was hospitalized in critical condition — circumstances strangely similar to that of Daryl Dean Jenkins, 73, and Shirley Mae Jenkins, 72, from Longview, Wash., who were found dead in the same room on April 16.”

It has not yet been established if CO poisoning caused the boy to die and his mother to become ill, news reports said. But TIME said that an initial test taken the day the boy died “showed a high amount of poisonous gas in the room.” A toxicology analysis is pending, the magazine said. The report says police didn’t explain why it took two months to get toxicology results on what caused the Jenkins to die. Earlier results, the magazine said,  “could have led to the closing of the hotel long before Williams’ death.”

The magazine added, “Room 225 is directly above the room housing a natural gas heater for the hotel’s swimming pool. Documents obtained by the Charlotte Observer show a Watauga County Health Department report indicating deficiencies in the pool.” According to an NBC report, the independently owned and operated hotel released a statement saying, “The health and safety of guests who stay at our hotel is our No. 1 priority. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of those involved. We are cooperating fully with authorities who are investigating this truly tragic incident.”

According to a new interactive map of CO legislation in the United States developed by System Sensor, North Carolina’s law requiring CO detectors in homes and multi-family dwellings took effect Jan. 1, 2010. System Sensor, based in St. Charles, Ill., makes fire detection and notification devices, including carbon monoxide detectors.

Hotels In Carolina|"Blake Hotel to undergo $20M rebranding, renovation"

Source: http://www.charlotteobserver.com
Category: Hotels In Carolina
By: ESPortillo
Posted By: Hotels Carolina Beach NC

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The Blake Hotel in uptown is undergoing a $20-million rebranding and renovation, nearly a year after receiving poor reviews from delegates during the Democratic National Convention.Starwood Resorts & Hotels Worldwide is bringing the Sheraton brand back to uptown Charlotte as part of the project. The Blake complex’s two hotel towers will be split into two connected hotels: Sheraton Charlotte, opening Aug. 15, and Le Meridien, opening January 2014.But court filings show the property, on South McDowell Street, is still involved in a years-long dispute over ownership involving the property’s former owners.

“This strategic conversion project gives Starwood the opportunity to both debut Le Meridien and expand the Sheraton portfolio in Charlotte, the second largest banking center in the United States after New York City,” said Allison Reid, senior vice president of North American development for Starwood in a prepared statement.In a statement, the company said the completed hotels will have their own lobbies and entrances, and shared fitness centers, pools, bar, underground parking and 55,000 square foot of meeting space. The hotels will have a total of six restaurants, including a rooftop bar at Le Meridien. Rooms in both the Le Meridien and Sheraton towers will undergo extensive renovations, Starwood said. The rebranded hotel will also feature Le Meridien’s signature scent in the lobby. Starwood representative Bryan Hansen said no executives were available Wednesday to answer additional questions about the company’s plans for the Blake property.  About 600 members of the California delegation stayed at the Blake Hotel during the DNC last year, and the property was widely panned. Days before the DNC, parts of one tower’s stucco exterior fell off the building. Delegates complained of mold, cockroaches, stuck elevators, broken wireless internet, a flooded room and plaster that was still wet from renovations.

The Blake Hotel was originally built in 1973 as a Sheraton Center, with 310 rooms, an auditorium, 10,500-square feet of convention and banquet space and a restaurant. At the time it was the largest hotel in North Carolina. A company called HBE Corp., which also developed hospitals, bought the Sheraton for $7.5 million in 1976. The restaurant, named The Marker, was updated and expanded. In the 1980s, the Sheraton added a second tower and expanded to 613 rooms. In 1984, HBE changed the name to Adam’s Mark, which was HBE’s line of upscale hotels. In 2005, New York real estate tycoon Joseph Chetrit led an investor group that bought the property, including the neighboring Cameron Brown office building, for $47 million.

The Blake Hotel property was sold in 2010 to Carolina Hospitality Group 2010 LLC for $24 million. Carolina Hospitality is affiliated with Amsterdam Hospitality, a New York City-based company that owns or operates six hotels in New York and one in New Jersey, in addition to the Blake Hotel. An Amsterdam Hospitality representative didn’t return a message seeking comment. One of the investors who used to own a stake in the Blake Hotel, Charles Dayan, has sued his former partners over the sale to Carolina Hospitality. He claims he was improperly excluded from the sale, and that the price was too low.

Carolina Beach Hotels|"NC Beach Reviews: Topsail Island vs Carolina Beach"

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Category: Carolina Beach Hotels
By: cruisesource
Posted By: Hotels Carolina Beach NC

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While these two beaches are only 45 miles apart, they offer two totally different vacation experiences.In Topsail, we stayed with my parents and brother’s family in an oceanfront beach house.When I was trying to find the best beach for my family of 4 to get a condo, I had trouble figuring out the best beach for our family. The goal of this blog post is to help those of you looking to take a vacation to a North Carolina Beach to see a side by side comparison of two popular beaches fairly close to Wilmington, NC.

Topsail Island is a narrow island over 25 miles long encompassing Surf City, Topsail, and North Topsail Beach.  Topsail Island is 31 miles north of Wilmington, NC and 15 miles south of Camp Lejeune. Carolina Beach is 14 miles south of Wilmington on Pleasure Island which also includes Kure Beach and Fort Fisher. As I compare the two vacation experiences, it is important for you to know exactly where we stayed.  At Carolina Beach, we stayed oceanfront next door to the Carolina Beach Boardwalk.  For our stay on Topsail Island, we were oceanfront a quarter mile down from the Surf City Pier.
Advantages:  Chair & Umbrella Rental, Multiple Frozen Treat Vendors with carts, Surfing thanks to a sand bar close to shore, lots of other families/kids, lifeguards, easy access. Disadvantages:  Quick Drop-Off: Due to a sharp drop-off close to shore, our kids were not able to go out in the ocean without an adult.  Only a few steps out, and the water was neck high on me and I’m over 6 feet tall.   Crowding:  Carolina Beach has many more multi-unit hotels and motels than Topsail Beach.  This leads to many more people on the beach, especially close to the boardwalk and public access parking.   Surf Fishing.  A few times during the week, I like to fish while my kids swim in the ocean. Thanks to the waves starting further out because of the sandbar, there are lots of surfers making it difficult to fish off shore.  Plus, with the quick drop-off I had trouble walking out into the water to throw my line far enough out. Advantages: Not crowded, kids could play in water without worries of a huge drop-off, great flat beach to run on in the mornings, better shore fishing due to less surfers and no drop off, surfing popular near the surf city pier, easy public access. Disadvantages: I’m a huge fan of the Topsail Island beach… outside of the Caribbean or Gulf Coast it’s tough to find a better beach.

Since our stay at Carolina Beach was just me, my wife, 6 year old daughter, and 11 year old son the primary reason I chose Carolina Beach was that it looked like there was more to do. Staying near the Carolina Beach boardwalk gave us plenty to do within walking distance from our condo.  A couple of evenings we let the kids ride amusement park rides.  Plus, in the evenings the Carolina Beach Boardwalk had FREE events for families like fireworks, bingo and kid night. The Carolina Beach Boardwalk has an arcade, ice cream shops, beach equipment rentals, restaurants, bars, and Britt’s Donuts [which happen to be better than Krispy Kreme]. There were surf camps and hourly surfing lessons that are very popular with local kids and visitors. The marina offering near-shore and deep sea fishing was also within walking distance of our condo.  It appeared that there were sunset and dancing cruises available at the marina. We were lucky; it only rained one day on our whole trip.  When it rained, we went to the Fort Fischer Aquarium which was a little over a 10 minute drive from our condo.Topsail has two fishing piers.  The Surf City pier has a bar next door and seems to be a gathering spot for surfers, and military personnel from Camp Lejeune.

The selling point to Topsail Island is that it doesn’t have many hotels or motels making it less crowded.  Due to fewer crowds, there is less to do.   There is a marina offering near-shore and deep sea fishing. Driving toward Sneed’s Ferry, off of the Island there is a Putt-Putt Course and arcade.   There is not much to do with the kids that are walking distance. Within walking distance, there is a HWY 55 burgers, Dairy Queen, and a couple of seafood restaurants.  Even within nearby driving distance there are not as many of choices for good dining as we had within walking distance in Carolina Beach.

Hotels In Beach Of Carolina|"Charleston’s Tides Folly Beach Hotel … a Great Stay Pre- or Post-Cruise"

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Category: Hotels In Beach Of Carolina
By: Renee Goyeneche
Posted By: Hotels Carolina Beach NC

Carolina Beach Hotel

I recently visited Charleston, South Carolina, and have a few recommendations there, including the Tides Folly Beach Hotel… a perfect sanctuary on the Atlantic to prepare for your cruise or unwind afterwards.

Our trip to Tides Folly Beach Hotel in Charleston started off in a whirlwind as I am sure most American vacations do. I finished up a conference call on my headset while packing, loading the car and pulling out of my driveway around 3 p.m. on a Friday afternoon. I was coming from Charlotte, about three hours away. Not too long of a drive for a quick two-day vacation.

We arrived in Charleston around 6:30 p.m. and decided to eat at a restaurant known for its shrimp & grits, called the Hominy Grill. The feel was very homey, with lush plants surrounding the entrance. It reminded me of downtown Savannah. We promptly ordered the Jalapeno hush puppies as an appetizer, as we were famished. The hush puppies were delicious and they were served with a side of Tabasco to enhance the spiciness of the jalapeño. For the main course I had to go with the shrimp and grits, and my girlfriend had the catfish. The shrimp was seasoned just right, allowing the flavor of the grits to compliment the flavor of the shellfish. The catfish was also excellent, fried to the point where it was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. After the main course we shared the world famous chocolate pudding and can’t say enough about how delicious it was. The consistency was that of gelato with the flavor of chocolate that made my stomach smile with enlightenment as chocolate had never tasted so good. After dinner we proceeded to the Tides hotel to check in and adventure in and around our new surroundings.

We arrived in Folly Beach to a barrage of cars and people lining the streets. The people in vehicles were looking for parking while the people lining the streets were all headed to the beach and pier. The village immediately reminded me of something out of the Caribbean with open deck bars and restaurants. It just had that Caribbean feel.

We pulled in to Tides Folly Beach Hotel private parking lot and were happy to see parking spots aplenty as everyone not staying at the Tides was circling, waiting for someone to leave. We walked in to the lobby and were quickly greeted at the front desk. Underneath the desk in a glass enclosure was a beautiful piece of driftwood showcased like a trophy. It immediately had the beach feel and we were both very excited to check in and get to the beach just before the sun set. The room was nice with the beach home feel. Artwork of sunsets and the beach along with the lighter colors of the paint contrasted with the dark wood furniture allowing for the feeling that we had finally arrived. The room itself was cozy and homey, and the view was amazing! We were able to see the whole beach without any obstruction and there was a beautiful pier that jetted in to the ocean around 250 yards.

We immediately put on our sandals and headed to the beach. It was great to feel the ocean breeze and hear the waves as we removed our sandals to feel the soft South Carolina sand. We walked toward the pier and watched the sunset as we made our way to the very end. There was a nice little party going on at the very end of the pier and we promptly showed our ID, ordered and enjoyed a 420 Sweetwater while taking in all that Folly Beach had to offer.  Around 9 p.m., we returned to the room to change and prepare for our adventure in to downtown Folly beach. The Tides is literally right across from the downtown area and from what I could see it was the only hotel on the water. The streets were lined with people going in and out if Bahamian style bars restaurants and gift shops. We stopped by a couple bars having a drink at each to experience the ambiance before changing our course to the next.

The next day we spent most of the time at the beach before going to dinner at the in house restaurant, BLU. The décor was magnificent with twinkling colored lighting, upscale and modern furniture and a great view of the ocean. We had the seared tuna for an appetizer,  which was delicious. I then had the seared scallops as my main course and couldn’t have been more pleased. The staff was very friendly and provided us with first class service. I would definitely recommend BLU if at Folly Beach and staying at Tides.

The next morning we packed up and left early for our drive back to Charlotte. Once again, Tides was very conveniently located leaving us a few hours’ drive home.

Beach Hotel is a very nice establishment, reasonably priced and a great location with very nice restaurant right inside the hotel. Nicest hotel on the beach at Folley. It’s beachfront and just minutes from historic downtown Charleston, local attractions and the best local restaurants.

Amenities include a private beach, outdoor pool, great restaurant with room service, 24-hour business center, fitness center and 100% pet friendly. Guestrooms open to private, oceanfront, balconies or semi-private patios and feature cable televisions, mini-fridges and MP3 docking stations.

Carolina Beach Hotels |"Crestline Hotels Announces the Completion of a Major Renovation at the Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach, NC"

Source:http://www.carolinabeachtoday.com
Category: Carolina Beach Hotels
By: Marriott
Posted By: Hotels Carolina Beach NC

Carolina Beach Hotel

The Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach announces the completion of a total hotel renovation and upgrade in time for the busy summer travel season. Crestline Hotels & Resorts, which manages the popular beachfront hotel, reports that all 144 guest rooms and suites are newly renovated including the addition of flat panel TVs, as well as new bedding, new lighting, furniture and fixtures. In addition, the Lobby and Restaurant areas have been upgraded to incorporate Courtyard's refreshing business renovations. This includes the "S Bar" for food and beverage service including the breakfast buffet; new Lobby amenities such as a communal table for work and meetings; as well as a "Go Board," to check out area weather and entertainment; and a TV/Wi-Fi seating area. In addition, the hotel's more than 5,000 square feet of meeting space has been upgraded with state-of-the-art audio visual equipment.

The Courtyard by Marriott Carolina Beach is a focal point of this quaint North Carolina coastal community and is about 15 minutes by car to Wilmington, NC. The hotel's 144 well-appointed guest rooms feature private balconies and full oceanfront views. The Spa King Rooms include a private hot tub. Each guest room includes: complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access, a mini fridge, a coffee station, cable TV with Pay-Per-View movies and video games. Additional hotel amenities feature an outdoor pool, an indoor heated pool, a whirlpool spa and updated fitness center, as well as a full-service restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and room service.

Local activities and attractions include: the Carolina Beach fishing pier, party and dinner cruises, Carolina Beach boardwalk, shopping, NC Aquarium and Civil War sites at Fort Fisher, NC Underwater Archaeology Center, and the Federal Point History Center. For more information and reservations

About Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

Crestline Hotels & Resorts, Inc. is one of the nation's largest independent hospitality management companies. Founded in 2000, the company presently manages 65 hotels, resorts and conference and convention centers with more than 13,000 rooms in 13 states and the District of Columbia. Crestline Hotels & Resorts manages 13 independent properties in major US markets including Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles and Washington D.C. Crestline also manages properties under such well-regarded brands as Marriott, Hilton, Westin, Renaissance, Sheraton, and Crowne Plaza. 

Courtyard Virginia Beach Hotels|" Virginia Beach Oceanfront South >>"

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Category: Courtyard Virginia Beach Hotels
By: worldhotels-reservation
Posted By: Hotels Carolina Beach NC

Virginia Beach Oceanfront South

Numerous popular sites are within easy reach from the Courtyard by Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront/South. Among these are the Virginia Sportsplex、 Ocean Breeze Fun Park and Motor World、 Verizon Wireless Amphitheater and the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center. A host of restaurants and golf courses are also nearby.

There are 113 guest rooms and 28 suites at the Courtyard by Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront/South. All units come with balconies、 cable televisions、 free wireless Internet connections、 mini fridges、 coffee/tea makers、 ironing equipment、 work desks and telephones with voice mails. Bathrooms have hair dryers and shower/tub combinations. Sofa beds and wet bars can be found in select accommodations.

The Courtyard by Marriott Virginia Beach Oceanfront/South has an indoor swimming pool、 a whirlpool and a fitness gym. Aside from leisure facilities、 this 11-storey hotel also provides a business center、 a 950-square-foot meeting room、 vending machines and safe-deposit boxes. Guests can relax and dine at The Courtyard Cafe.