Essex Hotel Management LLC has retained the management contract for the Fairfield Inn & Suites Geneva Finger Lakes in Geneva, NY, following the property’s acquisition by Frontier Group of Companies.
Essex Hotel Management was part of the development and ownership team that built the hotel and has managed the hotel since its opening in 2016. When the original owners decided to sell the property, Essex connected them with Frontier.
“We knew that Frontier Group of Companies was exploring acquisition opportunities, so it was natural to make that introduction,” said Barbara Purvis, president, Essex Hotel Management.
The 84-key hotel has an indoor pool, fitness center and complimentary breakfast. The property is in the historic City of Geneva, which sits along the northern shoreline of Seneca Lake, one of the largest Finger Lakes in upstate New York. The Finger Lakes region is known for its beauty, wineries, craft breweries, distilleries and hard cider producers, as well as a popular leisure destination for boating, fishing and scenic hiking. The City of Geneva has an eclectic culinary scene and is home to Hobart and William Smith Colleges, down the road from the hotel.
Frontier has already begun planning for enhancements in the property, including a complete refresh renovation in late 2024 that will update the hotel’s public spaces and guestrooms.
“Having an operator already in place and knowledgeable in the market ensures a smooth transition from one owner to the next,” said Christopher P. Wietig, director, business development, Frontier Group of Companies. “We’re pleased with the value Essex has brought and look forward to continuing and building the relationship.”
