GOLFWIRE- Augusta, GA. (February 2, 2016)- The Masters® tournament draws more than 50,000 spectators a day to Augusta National Golf Course, making it the largest week for hotels in Augusta, GA. Augusta’s illustrious hotel, The Partridge Inn, which originally opened in 1910, has a long-standing history with the tournament. As the hotel of choice for corporate titans, golf writers and sports scene followers during the Masters®, The Partridge Inn is seasoned when it comes to hosting renowned events in town. Newly-renovated event space at The Partridge Inn is still available for the 2016 Masters® Tournament and the hotel is ready to provide groups with a one-of-a-kind memorable experience steeped in history and tradition.
The Partridge Inn’s expert event planners and caterers will assist companies in planning an event that will make 2016 Masters Week one to remember. Whether it is an elegant sit down meal with synchronized service, or a fun and relaxing hospitality event with passed hors d’oeuvres, the team at The Partridge Inn will create an unparalleled experience where gourmet food, an extensive cocktail and wine list and southern service will impress any guest. Those who are lucky enough to secure the highly-coveted reservations for rooms and VIP accommodations will receive a complimentary shuttle to Augusta National, breakfast, custom welcome gifts, and access to the restaurant and verandah.
Famous for its outdoor dining and a quarter mile of verandahs, which provides unmatched views of the city, the newly renovated P.I. Bar and Grill offers an enticing menu and a premium bar. The new Executive Chef Robert Plouffe infuses traditional Southern cuisine with French, Caribbean, and Continental flare creating dishes sure to please even the most discerning palate. The culinary team is able to create a custom catering menu, with options ranging from one-bite appetizers to hearty dishes, all visually appealing and made with local, high-quality ingredients.
After a year-long, multi-million-dollar renovation, the 106-year-old hotel has emerged from this renovation project with not just a new look and feel, but a new identity as part of the Curio-a Collection by Hilton brand. Coupling Curio’s brand with Augusta’s Southern yet modern charm, The Partridge Inn is Augusta’s most distinctive hotel.
More than 8,000 square feet of revamped event space includes updated features such as A/V screens and projectors, contemporary design, and high speed Wi-Fi at 100 mbps. The Morris Partridge Ballroom (2,400 sq. ft.), the site of the 1923 Presidential Banquet held for Warren G. Harding, is perfect for a larger party and can accommodate 200 guests, reception-style. The Champion’s Suite (884 sq. ft.), known as the P.I. Bar and Grill’s private dining room, can accommodate 40 for a small dinner or 70 reception-style. Additional event space includes: The Summerville (1,944 sq. ft.), The Richmond (1,408 sq. ft.), and The Magnolia (1,152 sq. ft.).
The Cigar Bar, which is a casual, al fresco spot, is available to rent during practice rounds on Sunday through Tuesday. The lounge includes all new captain’s chairs and sectional seating, and a fire pit on the patio.
The hotel has served as a gathering place for generations of Augustans as well as golf greats and celebrities like Curtis Strange, Paul Azinger, Gary Player, Reba McIntyre, James Brown and Bob Dylan. As the closest hotel to Augusta National Golf Course at only two miles away, The Partridge Inn marries convenience with luxury.
Guests interested in booking an event at The Partridge Inn for Master’s week should call (706) 396-2614 and request to speak with Tijuana Jenkins. More information is available at www.thepartridgeinncurio.com.
About The Partridge Inn
The Partridge Inn began life in the 1890s as a modest two-story private residence, opening as The Partridge Inn in 1910. The hotel enjoyed such great success, that expansion after expansion led to its present city-block size in 1929. The hotel gained prominence as a central gathering spot for the winter elite, hosting golf legends, presidents and legendary tea-dances in its grand halls and ballrooms, while the ground floor housed a post office, telegraph office, flower shop, bookstore, barber shop and hairdressing parlor. Over the next few decades, The Partridge Inn reigned as the epicenter for social activity and out-of-town guests. But time eventually took its toll, and the aging hotel faced total demolition in 1978. The Partridge Inn was saved, renovated, and reopened in 1987, continued to prosper and receive recognition for its restoration. Under new ownership and management, The Partridge Inn has just undergone a multi-million dollar renovation to restore the historic hotel to its original grandeur. www.partridgeinncurio.com
About NorthPointe Hospitality Management, LLC
NorthPointe Hospitality Management, LLC is a comprehensive, added value management company based in Atlanta, Georgia. Experts in managing all aspects of hotel operations from accounting to staffing, to food and beverage operations, NorthPointe Hospitality’s main focus is to ensure exceptional returns by deploying cutting edge techniques in financial management, guest service, quality assurance and employee retention. Its principals have a 30-year history in the hospitality business overseeing both full and select service hotels. www.northph.com
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