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Grand Junction: A Prime Place to Meet
REFRESHING CHANGES: GRAND JUNCTION'S LODGING MARKET
The newly remodeled Clarion Inn includes a new business center
The newly remodeled Clarion Inn includes a new business center
Summer 2009 brought expanded lodging options to Grand Junction, a city already known for its healthy variety of meeting facilities and event venues. The city offers more than 2,900 available rooms (with more than 1,000 committable) and 84,000 square feet of meeting space at lodging properties both large and small.

The Holiday Inn previously located at 755 Horizon Drive has changed franchises and is now a Clarion Inn. After 43 years, the hotel transitioned from Intercontinental Hotel Group to Choice Hotels on June 1. With the change, the hotel has remodeled its lobby and front desk area, renovated its exterior, upgraded its bathrooms, furnished all new bedding and constructed a new business center. In addition, the hotel now offers rooms with both microwaves and refrigerators. The property has preserved the same ownership and staff.

The new Holiday Inn guest rooms are spacious and well-appointed
The new Holiday Inn guest rooms are spacious and well-appointed
The new Holiday Inn & Suites – Grand Junction Airport officially opened its doors in mid June. The 120-room hotel, located at 2751 Crossroads Boulevard, is conveniently situated off Interstate 70, less than a mile from Grand Junction Regional Airport.

The property offers an on-site restaurant serving breakfast and dinner, an indoor pool and fitness center and three meeting rooms with capacities ranging from 12 to 140 people. An aromatherapy machine in the lobby and hallways keeps the hotel fresh and inviting.

The new Holiday Inn & Suites offers all the modern trimmings, including wireless high-speed Internet, flat panel HD televisions and a business center. Guest rooms are spacious and well-appointed, with luxurious bedding and individual coffee and tea machines. Many rooms offer views of the stunning Grand Mesa. Other nearby attractions include Downtown Grand Junction, Colorado National Monument, Powderhorn Ski Resort and a variety of popular golf courses.

Both hotels are welcome additions to the Grand Junction area. The Holiday Inn & Suites offers new and exciting travel options for groups. The Clarion Inn has a new name and expanded amenities, but the same familiar and welcoming staff.

Grand Junction is centrally located, scenic and full of memorable event venues
Grand Junction is centrally located, scenic and full of memorable event venues
Grand Junction is scenic, centrally located and service-oriented, making it a winning destination for meetings and events. The Two Rivers Convention Center downtown recently completed renovations to boost quality and offer more meeting space choices and flexibility. This state-of-the-art facility is convenient to many attractions, including art galleries, cultural venues, golf courses, wineries and natural wonders from red rock canyons to rivers.

Getting to Grand Junction is easy – the Western Colorado city is located between Denver and Salt Lake City, convenient to Interstate 70, Grand Junction Regional Airport and the California Zephyr Amtrak route. And with the experienced and knowledgeable staff at the Grand Junction Visitor & Convention Bureau, planning your event is a breeze.

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