The Greece Regional Chamber of Commerce recently joined new premium business member Home2 Suites by Hilton Rochester Greece in celebrating their Grand Opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and celebration. Greece Regional Chamber President and CEO Sarah Lentini served as the Master of Ceremonies for the event.
Comment from Hunter Doran, General Manager, Home2 Suites by Hilton Rochester Greece
“Home2 Suites Rochester Greece is the newest hotel in the western Rochester area by over 10 years,” said Hunter Doran, General Manager for the hotel. “The product is beautifully appointed, and very accessible to all of the major attraction points with our immediate access to I-390.”
Comment from Monica Harnischfeger, Director of Sales, Home2 Suites by Hilton Rochester Greece
“Like many industries, the pandemic was especially detrimental to the travel and tourism industry,” said Monica Harnischfeger, Director of Sales for the new hotel. “We are so excited to finally be getting the doors opened on this beautiful new extended stay hotel!”
Comment from Sarah Lentini, President and CEO, Greece Regional Chamber of Commerce
“The opening of Home2 Suites in Greece is a major development for the greater Rochester region, bringing one of Hilton’s fastest growing brands in history to our community,” said Greece Regional Chamber President/CEO Sarah Lentini. “We at the Greece Regional Chamber are especially pleased to see a management team of such high caliber at the helm. They bring extensive experience and a track record of top performance to this property and to our business community.”
Home2 Suites by Hilton Rochester Greece, located at 400 Bellwood Drive in the town of Greece, recently opened for guests. Ideal for both short term and long-term accommodation needs, the hotel features 119 suites and a range of value, tech-focused and eco-conscious amenities designed for travelers who want to maintain their normal routine. Home2 Suites by Hilton Rochester Greece was recently purchased and will be managed by Springwood Hospitality, an award-winning hotel management company headquartered in York, PA. Home2 Suites by Hilton Rochester Greece offers all-suite accommodations with fully equipped kitchens and modular furniture, providing guests the flexibility to customize their suite to their style and preference. The hotel features complimentary Internet, inviting communal spaces, and trademark Home2 Suites amenities such as Spin2 Cycle, a combined laundry and fitness area, Home2 MKT for grab-and-go items, and the Inspired Table, a complimentary daily breakfast that includes more than 400 potential combinations. Guests can enjoy an indoor saline pool, fire pit and grill area. Home2 Suites by Hilton Rochester Greece is also pet-friendly.
Speaking at the grand opening event were Josh Cox, Home2 Suites by Hilton/Springwood Hospitality Regional Director of Sales; Sarah Lentini, Greece Regional Chamber President/CEO; Josh Jensen, New York State Assemblyman; Michael Bloomer, Town of Greece 3rd Ward Councilman; BJ Scanlon, Aide to County Executive Adam J. Bello; Amanda Santacroce, District Director and Scheduling, representing the office of New York Senator Jeremy Cooney; Don Jeffries, VisitRochester President & CEO; Tony DiCiacce, Gates Chili Chamber of Commerce President; and Kevin Donahue, Rochester Chamber of Commerce Membership Director.
Additional Home2 Suites/Springwood Hospitality staff present included Molly Jensen, Home2 Suites by Hilton/Springwood Hospitality Regional Director of Operations; Hunter Doran, Home2 Suites by Hilton Rochester Greece General Manager; Monica Harnischfeger, Home2 Suites by Hilton Rochester Greece Director of Sales; Josh Blancke, Home2 Suites by Hilton Rochester Greece Assistant General Manager; Wendy Vance, Area Director of Sales-York; Melissa Leonard, Director of Sales-Camp Hill; Candice Sneddon, Director of Sales-Ephrata; Billie Frost, Sales Coordinator-Ephrata and Rochester; Kris Becker, Area Director of Sales-Hershey; and Katelyn Wiersma, Director of Sales-Martinsburg.
Additional Chamber leaders present included Eugene Welch, Esq., Tully Rinckey PLLC and Greece Regional Chamber of Commerce Board Chair; David Perotto, Bartolomeo & Perotto Funeral Home Vice President and Greece Regional Chamber Immediate Past Chair; A Christina Breen-Hale, board member and Agent A Christina Breen-Hale State Farm; along with a large gathering of other Chamber business members and special guests.
Home2 Suites by Hilton is centrally located off of Lexington Avenue Exit 22, I-390, accessible to key attraction points in the Rochester Greece market. For more information or to make a reservation, call 585-432-1010, or visit Home2 Suites by Hilton Rochester Greece, for additional information. Connect with Home2 Suites on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
For more information on the Greece Regional Chamber of Commerce and its membership benefits, available to businesses throughout Monroe County, NY, and beyond, visit www.GreeceChamber.org, email Info@GreeceChamber.org, or call (585) 227-7272.
