Fairfield Inn And Suites, Pearl MS Receives Top Awards

On April 3, 2007, Sheneese Buckley and Gita Patel, General Managers for the Fairfield Inn and Suites of Pearl, MS received top awards from Marriott Inc. at the Annual Conference in San Antonio Texas. The Fairfield Inn of Pearl was selected as the Hotel of Year for 2006, among 514 Fairfield Inns across the United States. Additionally, the property received the Top Operation Award, as well as, the Magic Hotel Award for 2006.

The Fairfield Inn of Pearl, was opened in 1999, and has been managed by Southern Hospitality Services, LLC, since March of 2004. Southern Hospitality Services, LLC, based in Jackson MS, also manages 15 other properties primarily in Mississippi and Louisiana. Among them are Franchises such as Marriott, Hilton, IHG, La Quinta and Choice International. SHS, proving itself as a viable management company in the industry, has been approved for five additional properties throughout the various existing franchises, and their newest franchise partner, Hyatt Inc., all to be completed within the next four years.

Roy Patel, CEO and President and Nash Patel, Vice President of SHS, were also present in San Antonio Texas for the award ceremony. “I was extremely proud of our Managers and Staff when they called out the Fairfield Inn Jackson Airport” Roy said. “The Team works so hard and I am glad that someone other than SHS recognizes that,” Roy continued. When asked, “What’s your secret?” Nash Replied, “It’s all in the little details, and making sure everyone is working toward the same common goal, Making sure the guests come first.”

Press Release
Platinum Award
Comfort Suites, Monroe, Louisiana.
Southern Hospitality Services, LLC is pleased to announce that one of its owned and managed properties, the Comfort Suites, Monroe, Louisiana has been awarded the 2007 “Platinum Award”. Choice Hotels International Worldwide awards this exclusive Platinum designation only to the top 2% of all properties in its system.

The “Platinum Award” is a prestigious designation given to the “Best of Best” for outstanding performance in Quality Assurance Inspections, Overall Cleanliness, re-investment in the product and for the highest level of guest service. Sue Patel is the General Manager of the Comfort Suites Monroe. The award will be presented to Nash Patel, Owner and Vice President of Southern Hospitality Services at this Fall’s Choice Hotels Owners’ meeting.

Southern Hospitality Services is a full service management company with 16 hotels in operation and 5 more in various stages of development and construction. Under the leadership of founder Roy Patel, Southern Hospitality Services prides itself in delivering strong results and receiving four major brand recognitions for its performance in 2007. Among the top awards recipients in their own category this year are

• The Fairfield Inn & Suites, Pearl, MS, Hotel of the Year winner
• The Comfort Suites, Monroe, LA, Platinum Award winner
• The Comfort Suites, Southaven, MS, Platinum Award winner
• The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, Vicksburg, Quality Excellence winner

Roy Patel, CEO and Nash Patel, Vice President of Southern Hospitality are principal owners and developers of Southern Hospitality’s portfolio of hotels in California, Louisiana, Mississippi and Tennessee. Southern Hospitality Services, LLC is located at 235 Pearson Road, Pearl, Mississippi [Top]