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Holiday Inn & Suites & The J Bar, Davenport, IA More than 3,000 sq. ft. of meeting space is available with additional private event space such as a heated terrace and an outdoor heated patio. This atypical hotel offers incredible style, modern conveniences and an adjoining restaurant called The J Bar which boasts exceptional culinary talent, a collection of craft cocktails and an extensive wine selection. The J Bar restaurant provides a wide array of cuisine for meetings, ban- quets and special events.


Chief Operating Executive David Legrand stated, “We are very pleased to bring a product of this caliber to the Quad Cities market. We continuously receive comments from our guests about our hotel be- ing comparable to upscale hotels found in Chicago and larger cities.” www.ihg.com


Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, Leavenworth, KS Opened in September 2014, the 90-room Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott is the first Fairfield Inn & Suites in the area to feature the brand’s new design and decor. Featuring 1,353 sq. ft. of meeting space, the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott is close to Ft. Leavenworth and Historic Downtown Leavenworth Main Street.


“Guests can look forward to complimentary wireless and wired Inter- net and our meeting room that can be divided into two spaces of equal size, each with its own wet bar and sink,” said Kandi Hardt, general man- ager. “Additionally we have an outdoor salt water pool and The Market, and these are just the highlights.” www.marriott.com


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