Pride Hospitality is proud to announce that construction has begun on an 80 Suite, Candlewood Suites Hotel in Lafayette, Louisiana.

“We already operate the Holiday Inn Express and Suites in Lafayette and find the city and market very desirable” stated Mark Zipperer, CEO of Pride Hospitality.

Candlewood Suites, an Intercontinental Brand, is geared towards the extended stay guest and offers such amenities as full kitchens including a dishwasher, full size refrigerator/freezer, and stovetop, a comfortable, over-stuffed recliner, TV with VCR and/or DVD player, spacious, well-lighted work area, two phone lines with voicemail, FREE high-speed Internet and local calls.

The construction of the Candlewood Suites hotel is expected to be completed by Winter of 2007.

Pride Hospitality, LLC owns, manages and develops hotels throughout the United States. Pride currently manages nine hotels with five new hotels under development, including Intercontinental Hotels Group, Choice, Wyndham and Harbor Winds flags. Direct any inquiries to Pride Hospitality via the website at

Karen J Berthelson
+1 262-790-1048
Pride Hospitality