Retired Commanding General Commends Fort Jackson, SC Hotel's 'Exceptional' Service

COLUMBIA, SC--(Marketwire - Mar 27, 2012) - A Columbia, SC hotel has been commended for providing "exceptional care" by a top ranking General with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

The distinctive Fairfield Inn and Suites Northeast Columbia, SC hotel's general manager recently received the letter of commendation from Retired Lieutenant General Robert L. VanAntwerp, Jr., former Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, for the outstanding care provided to a Staff Sergeant, during his stay at the hotel.

"I want to personally thank you for the exceptional care you and your team provided SSG Kalvin Jones. He couldn't stop talking about it," said Lt. General VanAntwerp in his letter to hotel General Manager David Lenk.

The retired commander also extended special thanks to a member of the Fairfield Inn's impressive staff at their lodging in Columbia, SC, who greeted SSG Jones upon arrival at the hotel and went out of her way to insure his needs were met.

"She greeted SSG Jones at the front desk and understood his dietary needs," praised the former Chief of Engineers of the United States Army in recognizing her outstanding attention to guest service. "She personally went out and purchased enough of his requested items for the entire week."

"Many hotels today are very good but your care was outstanding!" concluded Lt. General VanAntwerp, who has held numerous commanding assignments during his 50-year career in the U.S. Army, both in the United States and abroad.

The Fairfield Inn and Suites is an outstanding choice among hotels near Fort Jackson, South Carolina, providing value added services and comfortable accommodations to both business and leisure travelers. Guests can choose from a variety of spacious guest rooms, studio and one-bedroom suites to best meet their travel needs and have the opportunity to rest easy with comfortable appointments including thick mattresses topped with cotton-rich linens, custom comforters and fluffy pillows. This Fort Jackson, SC hotel's in-room entertainment includes cable/satellite service with premium movie channels over a 32-inch flat-screen TV and complimentary high-speed Internet access. Guests are also treated to a free hot and hearty breakfast featuring Jimmy Dean breakfast sandwiches, Bold Beginnings coffee, cereal and fresh fruit; and have access to a refreshing outdoor pool, the relaxed atmosphere of the hotel's perfectly manicured fountain patio and a fitness center featuring new Life Fitness equipment and free weights.

About the Fairfield Inn & Suites Columbia Northeast
The Fairfield Inn & Suites Columbia Northeast is an award winning choice among hotels in Northeast Columbia, SC, offering extraordinary service, comfortable accommodations and gracious amenities, all aimed at providing guests with a remarkable hotel experience. Conveniently located just 15 minutes from downtown Columbia, this Fairfield Inn by Marriott hotel is just off SC 1-77 at Exit 17 and SC 1-20 at Exit 74, so travelers have easy access to area businesses and attractions including Fort Jackson, Blue Cross Blue Shield, prominent health care facilities, Riverbanks Zoo and Lake Murray.