News: Retail
Posted: July 23, 2008
Pro Con Inc. completes $5.2m Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott
Pro Con Inc. has completed a new Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott, at 8 Bell Ave. The new hotel is owned by Hanish, LLC of Brockton, Mass. and is conveniently located just off I-93 at Exit 9, adjacent to the Manchester/Hooksett border.
Pro Con Inc. of Manchester, N.H. was the architect and construction manager for the $5.2 million design build hotel.
The 3-story, 59-room hotel, offers traditional hotel rooms with either king or queen beds and some suites with living areas and small kitchenettes that include a microwave, mini-refrigerator and coffee maker. The hotel's amenities include an indoor pool and fitness room, a morning breakfast bar and a lounge area with a fireplace.
Pro Con Inc. began site work on the project in July 2007 and completed the hotel in time for the 2008 summer vacation season.
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