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Spartanburg,
SC – May 2022 / Newsmaker Alert / OTO
Development has converted an independent on-the-sand property in Myrtle
Beach, South Carolina, to the Homewood Suites by Hilton brand.
OTO,
which is part of The Johnson Group, acquired South Bay Inn & Suites
in May 2021 and completed its transition to Homewood Suites Myrtle Beach
Oceanfront on April 24. The rebranding follows a soft renovation to the
relatively new hotel and a reimagining of the onsite restaurant and pool
bar into Coconut Charlie’s, the company’s proprietary concept for beachfront
food and beverage spaces.
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“This
repositioning combines the power of Hilton’s brand name with the hotel’s
perfect Grand Strand location,” says Corry
Oakes, CEO of OTO Development. “More than 19 million people visit Myrtle
Beach every year – the climate makes it a year-round destination – and
we are delighted to be here, too.”
Comprising
18 floors and 242 guestrooms – many with full kitchens or kitchenettes
and most with ocean views – Homewood
Suites Myrtle Beach Oceanfront is adjacent to the Myrtle Beach Boardwalk
& Promenade and within easy walking distance to the Skywheel. The hotel
boasts its own lively indoor waterpark with two slides, a lazy river and
a splash pad; a playroom with billiards and table tennis; and direct beach
access with bike, beach chair and umbrella rentals. There’s also a well-equipped
24/7 fitness room.
“Homewood
Suites Myrtle Beach Oceanfront is designed to be a destination in and of
itself,” Oakes says, “but it’s also only steps away from the Boardwalk’s
many attractions and within three miles of Broadway at the Beach and a
variety of golf courses.”
Guests
don’t have to leave the hotel grounds to enjoy a delightful array of coastal-American
fare at Coconut Charlie’s Pool Bar & Grill. This is the second location
of the OTO-concepted brand, which launched at Hilton Garden Inn St. Pete
Beach. Hershey’s Shake Shop Creamery is located on site as well.
The
leadership team at Homewood Suites Myrtle Beach Oceanfront includes Robert
Bilka, general manager; Rob Dowd, assistant general manager; Scott Murphy,
director of sales; and Tom Bennett, director of food and beverage.
Homewood
Suites Myrtle Beach Oceanfront is located at 520 N. Ocean Blvd. in Myrtle
Beach, South Carolina. Connect with the hotel by calling 843-848-4700,
visiting MyrtleBeachOceanfront.HomewoodSuites.com
or following on social @HomewoodSuitesMyrtleBeach.
About
OTO Development
OTO
Development, part of The Johnson Group, is an award-winning, fast-growing
hotel development and hospitality management company. Founded in 2004 and
partnering with the Hilton, Hyatt, IHG and Marriott brands, OTO’s industry
leadership position is anchored by a portfolio of excellent hotels staffed
by exceptional people. The company currently owns and/or operates ~65 hotels
comprising approximately 9,600 room keys. OTO’s growth is focused on developing
new hotels in high-barrier-to-entry markets; purchasing and repurposing
existing hotel properties; and expanding management contracts with clients
ranging from publicly traded REITs to private equity firms to high-net-worth
individuals. For more information, visit OTODevelopment.com.
Media
Contact:
Diane
Jackson
Director
of Public Relations
&
Corporate Communications
OTO
Development
864-327-6274
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