NEW FOUR-STAR HOTEL COMING SOON TO EL CAJON

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Story and photos by Robert Gehr

April 7, 2016 (El Cajon) -- El Cajon has something new on the horizon. It’s a Courtyard by Marriott luxury style hotel, which is scheduled to be opening soon and will accommodate visitors choosing East County for  our region’s many attractions. The location is 141 N. Magnolia Ave. on the corner of Rea Ave. near the El Cajon Police station.

Participating in the groundbreaking on April 5th were El Cajon Mayor Bill Wells, City Council members, City Manager Douglas Williford, Suresh and Neil Patel from Excel Hotel Group, Scott McAllister from the Marriott corporation, and other dignitaries.

This corner was formerly occupied by a Union Bank. After it closed its doors many years ago, a number of other businesses have come and gone, none seemed to stay for long. The place has remained mostly vacant, yet changes are happening here in this city - welcome changes which continue to improve El Cajon in many ways.

A breath of new life is being given to the area. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes to be re-born, El Cajon is fast becoming the new shining jewel of East County; this Courtyard by Marriott enhances that sparkle and determination by city leaders for everyone to admire and be proud of.

Over the years the city of El Cajon and its leaders have brought many welcome changes to East County, and although a few businesses have left to relocate elsewhere, more new ones have appeared and are prospering.

El Cajon aspires to be a destination for tourists and business members alike, a central location minutes from beautiful mountains, cool inviting beaches and many other local attractions as well.

This new four-story hotel will feature many amenities such as: a swimming pool & spa, inside and outside dining, a banquet room, business center, and much more. Additionally there will be commercial space for rent on the first floor as well.  The facility is scheduled to open next year in 2017 at an estimated cost of around $18 million.


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