12/07/2022
Effective Dec. 1, Hospitality Management LLC has switched brands on its two Best Western Plus hotels in Lawrence, Kan., and Norman, Okla., now operating each under the name StoneHill, Trademark Collection by Wyndham.
“We’re very excited to bring these properties under the umbrella of Trademark Collection by Wyndham,” said Steven J. Martens, CEO of The Martens Companies and its subsidiary, Hospitality Management LLC. “StoneHill and Trademark Collection offer us the perfect opportunity to meld our hospitality concept with the elevated guest experience we want to provide. The Trademark Collection brand is defined by a spirit of individuality, offering a unique and distinctive guest experience in the upper-midscale market for both business and leisure travelers. As independent hoteliers, that fits us like a glove.
“These properties were each designed to reflect the vibe of their respective college towns – the University of Kansas at Lawrence, and University of Oklahoma at Norman,” Martens continued. “We intentionally created spacious lobbies and inviting outdoor patios with fire pits and barbecue grills so guests could relax and gather. After months of forced separation by the pandemic, guests now crave these collective gathering spaces, especially when they are traveling with extended family. For guests attending university events, our common areas have helped make us the parents’ HQ for tailgates, reunions and year-round campus visits.”
Wyndham is the largest hotel franchise company in the world, with more than 9,100 hotels in more than 95 countries. Wyndham Rewards® is the simplest, most generous rewards program in the industry, extending to all 24 Wyndham brands. With more than 97 million members, Wyndham Rewards was recently named the Best Hotel Loyalty Program for the fifth consecutive year by USA Today.
“Just as no two travelers are alike, every Trademark Collection hotel is distinctive, taking on the character of the place in which they’re built and reflecting the vision of the entrepreneurs who built them,” said Brad Gant, Vice President for Franchise Development for Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. “Trademark Collection properties are all upper-mid-scale-and-above niche hotels catering to both business and leisure travel. With a growing footprint in urban, resort, and secondary markets, we are proud to have the StoneHill Lawrence and StoneHill Norman hotels become part of the Trademark Collection of properties.”
About the Hotels
StoneHill Lawrence (opened in 2018)
6101 Rock Chalk Dr.
Lawrence, KS 66049
785-330-8009
Katie Tiegreen, General Manager
• 112 rooms and suites
• Indoor, saltwater pool
• Fitness center
• Lobby bar
• Outdoor grilling patio
• Firepit patio
• Conference rooms with AV
StoneHill Norman (opened in 2016)
3100 Medical Park Place
Norman, OK 73072
405-801-2100
Rusa Zubiashvili, General Manager
• 116 rooms and suites
• Outdoor, heated saltwater pool
• Fitness center
• Outdoor grilling patio
• Firepit patio
• Conference rooms with AV
