Sandman Hotels
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| Company type | Subsidiary |
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| Founded | 1967 in Smithers, British Columbia |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, British Columbia |
Number of locations | 51 (2018) |
Areas served | Canada, United States of America and United Kingdom |
Key people | Tom Gaglardi (CEO) |
| Brands | Sandman Inns Sandman Hotel & Suites Sandman Signature Hotels & Resorts |
| Owner | Northland Properties |
| Website | www |
Sandman Hotel Group is a Canadian hotel chain owned by Northland Properties.
Overview
[edit]In 1967, the first Sandman Inn opened in Smithers, British Columbia. The company rapidly expanded, opening at least one property every year. In 1976, a new tier of hotels was added to the company profile with Sandman Hotel Vancouver. In 2007, the Sandman Signature brand was added as a higher end brand. With the corporate headquarters based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, the company currently has 65 properties across Canada under the brands Sandman Inns, Sandman Hotel & Suites, Sutton Place Hotels and Sandman Signature Hotels & Resorts. Four Sandman Signature properties now operate in the UK based in Newcastle, Aberdeen, Glasgow and London Gatwick, alongside a resort in Ireland, Portmarnock Resort & Jameson Golf Links. Tom Gaglardi is Chief Executive Officer for Sandman Hotel Group.[1] Tom Gaglardi is also the owner of the Dallas Stars.[2]
Brands and properties
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- Sandman Inns are situated along major travel routes and were the first tier of hotels that Northland established in Canada. They cater to the frequent traveller including on-site restaurants with room service. There are 6 locations, all within British Columbia.
- Sandman Hotel & Suites is a mid-range brand with 29 locations throughout Canada, in city centres, growing districts, and near major airports. The brand has amenities such as Northland-owned restaurants, room service, and fitness facilities.
- Sandman Signature Hotels & Resorts is an upscale brand launched in 2007, with high-end amenities and conveniences such as spas, restaurants, rooms, business centres, concierge, and valet service. There are locations in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and Ireland.[citation needed]
Incident
[edit]- On January 8, 2024, the Fort Worth, Texas property experienced a gas explosion, damaging the hotel. Twenty-one people were injured in explosion.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ R. Thomas Gaglardi - Executive Profile[dead link], Bloomberg-Business Week, Accessed November 21, 2011
- ^ "Official Dallas Stars Website | Dallas Stars". www.nhl.com. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
- ^ Jenkins, S. E.; Allen, Jason (2024-01-08). "Explosion at historic Fort Worth hotel injures 21, covers streets in debris - CBS Texas". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
