ZMC Hotels, LLC was selected to manage the SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Council Bluffs, Iowa. This addition will bring ZMC Hotels’ portfolio to 55 hotels under management.

The SpringHill Suites by Marriott has 151 roomy suites with separate workspace and inviting outdoor patio and grill for guests.  The hotel is located just a mile from the Nebraska border at the intersection of Interstate 80 and 29. It is next door to the Mid-America Center, Bass Pro Shops, and Horseshoe Casino and within two miles of Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, CHI Health Center and the Historic Old Market District. Local offices for Tyson, Google, Conagra, and Amazon are nearby.

“This will be our first hotel in the great state of Iowa,” said John Henry, President & CEO for ZMC Hotels.  “I am pleased to have the SpringHill Suites be the first.” 

Bhavik Shah, representing the ownership of the hotel, stated “We are happy to be joining the ZMC Hotels portfolio and look forward to working with their team.”

The SpringHill Suites by Marriott will be overseen by Paul McHenry, Vice President of Operations.

ZMC Hotels, LLC, based in Walnut Creek, CA, provides an inclusive platform for operations, revenue management, sales, human resources, finance, development, and construction.  ZMC Hotels now operates 55 hotels across 18 states.  The company’s current portfolio encompasses Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt, IHG, Best Western, Choice, Wyndham, and private label brands in select service, extended stay, and limited-service categories. Learn more about ZMC Hotels at www.zmchotels.com or visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/zmchotels.

ZMC Hotels, LLC was selected to manage the Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Northlake inGeorgia.  This addition will bring ZMC Hotels’ portfolio to 52 hotels under management.

The Courtyard by Marriott is a 128‐room select service hotel in the Northeastern part of the greater Atlanta metro area just off the highway 285 loop.  The hotel is near the Northlake business district and its many popular parks, museums, shops, and restaurants.  This includes the Georgia Aquarium, Stone Mountain, and World of Coca Cola.

“We are thrilled to welcome the Courtyard into our managed portfolio,” said John Henry, President & CEO for ZMC Hotels.  “The Atlanta area is one of the largest cultural and entertainment cities in the southeast.”

Prem Patel, COO for HKB Hotels Group, stated “We are looking forward to having ZMC Hotels as our operating partner and anticipate a great relationship working with their team.”

The Courtyard by Marriott will be part of ZMC Hotels’ Southern Region, overseen by Terry Ammons, Vice President of Operations.

ZMC Hotels, LLC, based in Walnut Creek, CA, provides an inclusive platform for operations, revenue management, sales, human resources, finance, IT, development, and construction. ZMC Hotels currently operates 52 hotels across 17 states, including 19 Hilton, nine Marriott, two Hyatt, four IHG, three Choice, five Wyndham, three Best Western, and two private label brands in select service, limited service, and extended stay categories. Learn more about ZMC Hotels at www.zmchotels.com or visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/zmchotels.

ZMC Hotels, LLC was honored on September 27, 2023, to take part in the groundbreaking of the new TownePlace Suites by Marriott being built in Pell City, Alabama.

The TownePlace Suites by Marriott is expected cost $12 million and is scheduled to open January 2025 as an extended stay hotel with 89 rooms and approximately 20 employees. ZMC Hotels will assume management of the TownePlace Suites in the months leading up to its opening.

Dee Patel, managing shareholder for Shivaay Hospitality, LLC, lead the groundbreaking team stating, “We have been looking at the growing Pell City market for the right location and believe this is the perfect fit for our guests.”

The TownePlace Suites by Marriott Pell City will be part of ZMC Hotels’ Southern Region, overseen by Terry Ammons, Vice President of Operations.

ZMC Hotels, LLC, based in Walnut Creek, CA, provides an inclusive platform for operations, revenue management, sales, human resources, finance, IT, development, and construction. ZMC Hotels currently operates 52 hotels across 17 states, including 19 Hilton, nine Marriott, two Hyatt, four IHG, three Choice, five Wyndham, three Best Western, and two private label brands in select service, limited service, and extended stay categories. Learn more about ZMC Hotels at www.zmchotels.com or visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/zmchotels.

ZMC Hotels, LLC was selected to manage the Courtyard by Marriott Montgomery, Alabama – bringing ZMC Hotels’ portfolio to 50 hotels under management.

The Courtyard by Marriott is a 146-room hotel located in Montgomery, AL about 100 miles south of Birmingham and Oxford.  The hotel is well-positioned just off Interstate 85 at the highway 231 loop.  Montgomery is the capital city of Alabama and the second most populous city in Alabama, which makes it a center for conventions and events in Alabama.

“We are pleased to be expanding our management presence in Alabama in partnership with C.E. Hospitality, LLC,” said John Henry, President & CEO for ZMC Hotels.  “We are looking forward to working with ownership to elevate performance for this hotel.”

Mahinder Chhabra, co-owner of C.E. Hospitality, LLC, stated “We are enthusiastic to engage ZMC Hotels and work with a management company of ZMC’s caliber in Alabama.”

The Courtyard by Marriott Montgomery will be part of ZMC Hotels’ Southern Region, overseen by Terry Ammons, Vice President of Operations.

ZMC Hotels, LLC, based in Walnut Creek, CA, provides an inclusive platform for operations, revenue management, sales, human resources, finance, IT, development, and construction. ZMC Hotels currently operates 50 hotels across 17 states, including 19 Hilton, nine Marriott, two Hyatt, four IHG, three Choice, five Wyndham, three Best Western, and two private label brands in select service, limited service, and extended stay categories. Learn more about ZMC Hotels at www.zmchotels.com or visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/zmchotels.

For media inquiries and further information, please contact:
John Henry | President & CEO | jhenry@zmchotels.com | 925-933-4000, ext. 275 

ZMC Hotels, LLC was selected to manage the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Pell City and the Candlewood Suites by IHG Oxford, Alabama, which recently broke ground.  Both hotels are expected to open roughly in January 2025.  These additions will bring ZMC Hotels’ portfolio to 49 hotels under management.

The TownePlace Suites by Marriott will be an extended-stay hotel with 89 rooms located in Pell City, AL between Atlanta and Birmingham.  Lake Logan Martin, a reservoir on the Coosa River borders much of the city and provides year-round water recreation.  In 2011, a state-of-the-art hospital, St. Vincent St. Clair, was built making it a medical destination for the area.  Jefferson State Community College is located here, and the city was established as a state cultural center with the Pell City Center for Education and the Performing Arts.  The hotel will also see an influx of guests due to its proximity to the Talladega Superspeedway.

The Candlewood Suites by InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) will be a 91-room all-suites, extended stay hotel in Oxford located right along Interstate Highway 20.  Oxford lies just outside the boundaries of the Talladega National Forest.  Choccolocco Park is a draw for sports enthusiasts with its more than 300-acre state-of-the-art sports complex, amenities for baseball, softball, track, cross country, and soccer, along with walking & biking trails, and many natural resources.

“We are pleased to be part of this ground-up Marriott and IHG branded extended stay development in Alabama,” said John Henry, President & CEO for ZMC Hotels.  “We anticipate increased synergies in these markets as the hotels are added to four other hotels that we currently manage in the Oxford market, enabling us to maximize return for development partners.”

Dee Patel, Managing Shareholder for Shivaay Hospitality, LLC, and Shivaay Oxford, LLC, stated “We’ve worked alongside ZMC Hotels in Alabama for a number of years now, and we can’t think of a better partner to grow our hospitality holdings with”.

The TownePlace Suites by Marriott Pell City and the Candlewood Suites by IHG Oxford, AL will be part of ZMC Hotels’ Southern Region, overseen by Terry Ammons, Vice President of Operations.

ZMC Hotels, LLC, based in Walnut Creek, CA, provides an inclusive platform for operations, revenue management, sales, human resources, finance, IT, development, and construction. ZMC Hotels currently operates 47 hotels across 17 states, including 19 Hilton, nine Marriott, two Hyatt, four IHG, three Choice, five Wyndham, three Best Western, and two private label brands in select service, limited service, and extended stay categories. Learn more about ZMC Hotels at www.zmchotels.com or visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/zmchotels.

Southern Region (June 2023) – ZMC Hotels, LLC would like to welcome Terry Ammons as Vice President of Operations, Southern Region, which currently includes hotels located in North Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Mississippi, and Alabama.

Terry brings over 25 years of hospitality and multi-property experience from his time with Beechwood Hotel Group and O’Springs Inn, LLC. Terry began his career as a Hampton Inn Night Auditor and worked his way up to General Manager before moving to pre-opening manager of a new Hampton Inn and later as dual General Manager when a Holiday Inn Express was built next door.  He has also held roles as Director of Sales, Regional Director of Operations, and Vice President of Operations.

As a General Manager, Terry was invited to participate in Hampton Inn’s Circle of Leadership, a small elite group of high performing managers within the brand.  He also served as part of the inaugural group of Hampton Inn Brand Ambassadors.  Terry earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee.