Robert E. Woolley

Robert E. Woolley is the founder of Woolley’s Classic Suites and the originator of the all-suite hotel concept.[1]

Personal history

Woolley was born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and instead of attending college, developed his first company, Precision Plumbing, into Arizona's largest plumbing contractor.[2]

Business career

In 1969, he converted an apartment complex into the original Granada Royale Hometel.[3] This grew into a chain of 26 properties, and, in 1984, was sold to Holiday Inn Corporation under the new flag Embassy Suites.[4]

All-suite format

The flagship location of Woolley's Classic Suites will be in the Denver, Colo. area.[5] The idea for an all-suite hotel[6] was developed with the objective of providing spacious facilities to guests at competitive rates. Typically, each guest room is a suite with a separate living room and bedroom. For leisure travelers, the extra space afforded by the living room allows for the room to be easily converted into a bedroom for sleeping up to two additional guests. The space also allows business travelers the opportunity for separate working and sleeping areas.

References

  1. ↑ "Woolley's Petite Suites Hotel an Industry Trend-Setter". All Business. D&B Company. Retrieved 2011-10-19.
  2. ↑ Christine, Carroll (Sep 1991). "The Texas 100". Texas Monthly. Retrieved 2011-10-19.
  3. ↑ Murray, Lance (2011-10-14). "Woolley to launch new all-suites hotel". Dallas Business Journal. Retrieved 11/2/11. Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  4. ↑ "Holiday Inn acquires Granada Royale". PRNewswire. PRNewswire. Retrieved 2011-10-19.
  5. ↑ Sealover, Ed (14 October 2011). "Classic Suites to launch chain in Aurora". Denver Business Journal (American City Business Journals). Retrieved 2011-10-19.
  6. ↑ Sealover, Ed (10/14/11). "Classic Suites to launch chain in Aurora". Denver Business Journal. Retrieved 11/2/11. Check date values in: |date=, |accessdate= (help)