USDA Rural Development State Director Bobby Lewis recently announced a funding award for a new hotel project in Harrison County. Century Hospitality is the recipient of a loan guarantee from USDA Rural Development to support construction of a new 104-room Hawthorn Suites hotel at White Oaks Development in Bridgeport.

 

The extended-stay hotel will feature a business center, fitness center and meeting space to accommodate up to 50 individuals. The hotel will also feature a complimentary breakfast buffet, outdoor lounge area and wired/wireless Internet. Spacious rooms include fully-equipped kitchens with full-size refrigerators, microwave and a dishwasher to support long-term stays.

 

“We’re excited to part of a project that will promote economic development in north central West Virginia,” said State Director Bobby Lewis. “This area has experienced a great deal of recent growth and this project will support people traveling to the area for business or pleasure and, specifically, those working in the area for long periods of time.”

 

The hotel is scheduled to open later this fall and will bring 35 jobs to the area.