Windsor News: Guests can now make reservations on the Windsor website

• Guests can now make reservations through the Windsor Hotel website! In response to requests from our guests, on May 1, 2005 a new reservations link has been added to our website at www.windsor-americus.com. The same rates are being offered online and by calling our toll free 1-888-297-9567. Our goal is to make it easier for our customers to make reservations.

The direct link: https://res.windsor-americus.com/Client;avail

      If you are a local business or a business located in surrounding towns, don’t forget to ask our reservationists for the Local Corporate Rate for local business. The Local Corporate is a $65.00 rate for businesses in Americus and surrounding towns. It can be used by managers, employees, sales people and anybody coming to Americus for work.

• Paul Riley is now the new general manager of the Windsor Hotel, effective in the beginning of 2005. He is replacing Sharad Patel, who is still the owner of the Windsor, but no longer the general manager. Mr. Patel is now working with the Food and Beverage Department. He took over the F&D department in the beginning of this year and is doing a great job in the Grand Dining Room. Come savor a sophisticated yet unpretentious dining experience in traditional Southern surroundings. The Grand Dining Room is open for dinner a la carte from Monday-Saturday, 6:00pm-9:00pm. A Southern Buffet Luncheon is served Monday through Friday, and on Sundays a wonderful brunch is offered.

Come enjoy a fine dine ambiance with great food and wines at the Windsor Grand Dining Room!

• Juanita Pierce is now our new Banquet Sales Manager. She is a graduate from South Georgia Technical College and has been working with the Windsor for several years. She has been recently promoted and we are proud to have her on our team! She will be working with the Catering Department, reserving banquet rooms for meetings and receptions, helping clients with their catering needs, as well as making sure all events go as perfectly as possible.  She will be putting all pieces together for a successful event!

     To contact Juanita Pierce for meetings and events, call 229-924-1555, Ext 136. She will be more than happy to assist you with your meeting or reception. Also call Juanita if you would like to receive our new Banquet Planner.

• Our New Americus Sumter-Room is ready to host receptions. The banquet room has been recently renovated, a new carpet and curtains has been added, and the walls have been painted. The news Americus-Sumter room has been decorated in Victorian style and offers a perfect set up for meetings and receptions. We have recently hosted several receptions at the Americus-Sumter room: 

The SAM Shortline Quarterly Volunteer Appreciation in January, the Annual Mayor’s dinner in March, the Annual Bridal Fair organized by the city of Americus, in April, and many more… For Banquet Rooms reservations call Juanita Pierce at ext. 136.

• All of the Windsor guestrooms are equipped with high speed internet for the business traveler and Floyd’s Pub has wireless Internet. Guests and visitors can take advantage of the wireless internet at Floyd’s Pub and second floor atrium while enjoying a happy hour.

Happy Hour at Floyd’s – Monday-Friday, 5:00pm-7:00pm. Specials on drinks and discount on food items. Enjoy the fun of Trivia Nights! Every Wednesday, 8:00pm-10:00pm. $50 gift certificate for winner and $25 for runner up.

• The Windsor Hotel has started in the beginning of October of 2004 its second restoration process under the supervision of owner Sharad Patel; the first one took place in 1999-2000. Lately, all the windows of the hotel were cleaned and painted and all the outside bricks were sealed to avoid water damage. The bricks received two coats of sealant, a process that adds to the structure of the bricks and improves their look, according to Sharad Patel. Portions of the Windsor’s roof were also repaired and every store front of the Windsor received new awnings. In the interior of the hotel all of the hallways, public areas and doors were restored. Floyd’s pub received new wallpaper, chairs and tables. Each table will be engraved with the beautiful Windsor logo.

           According to the owner Sharad Patel, the hotel needs to be restored on a periodic basis so that the landmark will not deteriorate.                                 Moreover, it is more economical to keep it in good health than go through a major process of restoration after the hotel has already deteriorated.

           In 2003, each guestroom has been renovated and the woodwork of each room has been meticulously restored, glossed and polished. Each room has been given a new elegance and distinctive design, which makes each room individualized, according to Patel. All fabrics and wallpaper in the guestrooms have been replaced to their original design as documented by Schumacher Designs of New York. And the carpeting has been replaced with a superior carpet brand. The bathrooms now have new hardware and shower curtains. All of the guestrooms and banquet rooms also gained high speed internet service to best suit the needs of corporate guests. Guestrooms will now have their ceilings and walls painted.

          Among the future projects for the Windsor, Sharad Patel wants to restore the Grand Dining Room and turn the fifth floor into a first class spa. He also expects to raise enough revenue to hire a full time bellman. These additions will assign the Windsor a four star hotel rating. According to him, “The restoration process is an ongoing process”.

Upcoming Events:

• Special Trivia Night at Floyd’s Pub– Saturday, June 4, 2005. Enjoy a special trivia game on a Saturday with door prizes and gift certificate for the winners. For information call Floyd’s Pub at 229-924-1555, Ext. 105

• The First Andersonville Heritage Poker Run – Saturday, June 11, 2005. Participants can ride their motorcycles or cars. The Poker Run will benefit Historic Preservation in the Village of Andersonville, Georgia and highlights many historic spots in Sumter County. One of the spots where the bikers will stop will be the Windsor Hotel! Parking space will be provided for the motorcycles and participants are welcome to visit the Windsor.

There will also be a 50/50 drawing, a raffle with many excellent prizes such as a large wooden carved eagle, to a handmade Navaho Turquoise and Silver eagle necklace, and a Motorcycle show.

For information, contact the Andersonville Visitor Center at: 229-924-2558

Christiane Grune
Public Relations Manager
Windsor Hotel & Ramada Inn Americus
125 West Lamar Street
Americus, GA 31709
Phone#: 229-924-1555, Ext 109
Fax: 229-928-0533