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ROK Builders completes work at Marriott Courtyard in Lebanon and the Harborside Hotel in Portsmouth

ROK Builders, LLC, the hotel construction affiliate of Roedel Companies, LLC, recently completed renovation projects at the Marriott Courtyard in Lebanon and the Harborside Hotel in Portsmouth. The company managed a complete makeover of the Marriott Courtyard's lobby, guest rooms, corridors and public spaces. At the Harborside Hotel, ROK installed a new front desk, remodeled the entire second floor and also remodeled the Prescott meeting room and lower corridor. Owned by Norwich Partners, the Marriott Courtyard was updated to meet new corporate design standards. ROK created a new open concept, multi-purpose lobby area called the Bistro. In addition, ROK modernized 122 guest rooms, bathrooms, corridors and public areas throughout the property. During the six month project, ROK worked closely with Group One Partners, Inc. who provided architectural, interior design and procurement services. ROK was retained by Harborside Associates, LP to remodel the front desk area and complete the final phase of guestroom renovations at the Harborside Hotel. New millwork, countertops and lighting at the front desk were installed. On the second floor of the Hotel, ROK updated 59 rooms and bathrooms with new fixtures, furniture and finishes. Public corridors on the floor were also upgraded to better serve guests. Fred Roedel III, president of ROK Builders and partner of Roedel Companies, explained that the renovations of both properties enhance the overall experience from check-in to check-out. "We've incorporated modern amenities that today's guests have come to expect when traveling for business or leisure," said Roedel. "Updates to both the public areas and guest rooms allow visitors to make the most of their stay whether it's socializing, relaxing, working out or enjoying down time." ROK Builders, the hotel construction affiliate of Roedel Companies, LLC constructs and renovates hotels for its own account and third parties. The organization's new hotels and hotel renovation projects are designed to maximize revenue, control costs and ultimately deliver optimal free cash flow to owners and investors. ROK Builders' expertise in the hotel construction business has earned a reputation for delivering well-designed and cost-efficient projects on time and on budget. Roedel Companies owns and operates nationally branded hotels primarily in the select service segments throughout the Eastern United States. Their properties include a growing portfolio of nationally branded and independent hotels including Hilton Garden Inns, Hampton Inn & Suites, Homewood Suites, Holiday Inns, Holiday Inn Express & Suites, and La Quinta Inns & Suites. Roedel Companies recently added the Hotel Saranac in Saranac Lake, NY, the Courtyard by Marriott in Nashua, NH and the Holiday Inn in Mount Kisco, NY to their hotel portfolio.
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