The Plamondon family has called Frederick home since 1980. It’s where their father started the business and where the company’s headquarters remains today. Frederick is a cultural hub for art, entertainment, dining and shopping, and is centrally located near Washington, D.C., Baltimore and Gettysburg, making it an ideal tourist destination.
Frederick is located less than an hour from Washington, D.C., making it an ideal place to stay for government employees who might want a more suburban lifestyle. The county also touts an impressive list of major employers—Fort Detrick, Frederick Health, Leidos Biomedical Research, AstraZeneca—increasing the demand for long-term stay hotel rooms for business travelers.
Leisure TravelThe Weinberg Center for the Arts, The Frederick Keys baseball team, Adventure Park USA and the National Museum of Civil War Medicine are just a few of the big name attractions located within the county. Visitors can find plenty of dining, shopping, outdoor adventure and entertainment options as well, driving more demand for overnight stays and weekend visitors.
Frederick is home to two full-time colleges—Hood College and Mount St. Mary’s University—drawing potential students and employees, alumni and athletic fans to the area. The city also sees an influx of travelers coming to the area for Civil War history and for the many fantastic venues for weddings, celebrations and meetings.
Plamondon Hospitality Partners opened Maryland’s first Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott in Frederick in 1996. Shortly after, The Courtyard by Marriott and the Residence Inn by Marriott followed in 1999 and 2002, respectively. Finally, the Silver LEED certified TownePlace Suites by Marriott opened in Frederick in 2012. All four hotels are within walking distance of one another, allowing customers to choose the brand that best fits their individual travel needs. The proximity also allows Plamondon Hospitality Partners to cross-train its associates in four different brands, leading to more exposure to the Marriott portfolio. These hotels are located off major highways and are close to three major airports, making them easily accessible for travelers.
In 2019, Plamondon Hospitality Partners acquired two Hilton Properties in Frederick–the Homewood Suites and Home2 Suites by Hilton Frederick. The hotels offer abundant amenities for both short-term and extended-stay travelers, and they afford guests the convenience of shopping, dining, and historic destinations all within close proximity to the properties. With the addition of these two hotels, Plamondon Hospitality Partners has further diversified its brand offerings to better accommodate travelers visiting the region and to provide the high standard of hospitality for which the company is known.
