K Hotels Welcomes Airtel Plaza Hotel in Van Nuys into World Class Collection of Hotels and Resorts

Romantic Getaway Hotel Infused with Vintage Airplane Charm Joins Elite Hospitality Group

LOS ANGELES (March 16, 2011) – K Hotels is proud to announce the newest member of its international group of independent and uniquely original properties, the Airtel Plaza Hotel & Conference Center in Van Nuys, CA. Located directly at the Van Nuys airport, this full-service hotel offers guests the one-of-a-kind opportunity to taxi right up to the hotel…and not in a cab. Nestled in the San Fernando Valley, this deluxe hotel is convenient not only for private jet and aircraft travelers flying into Van Nuys, but also for those looking for a special and unforgettable sojourn. Considered the “hidden gem” of the Los Angeles area, guests can indulge in the nearby shopping, restaurants, and theaters of L.A.

Walking into the Airtel Plaza Hotel, visitors are greeted by a genuine, classic silver Pan-Am replica airplane hanging from the solid wood rafters of the lobby. The hotel offers roomy and elegantly decorated suites with views of the beautiful runway or courtyard, and features plush amenities such as goose down pillows and Archive Fine Bath Products. The Airtel’s facilities include the newly renovated and stylish Landings Restaurant, the cozy Clipper Club Lounge and the spacious Presidential Suite. A suitable destination for business gatherings, the hotel boasts of over 21,000 sq. ft. of functional meeting space, featuring the Gulfstream and Concorde Ballrooms, with seating for up to 325 people and 450 people respectively. Situated not far from Airtel, at the Van Nuys airport, is the airplane hangar famously used in filming the Hollywood classic, Casablanca.

“The Airtel Plaza Hotel is thrilled about our new partnership with the K Hotels group, as they are unsurpassed in hotel representation,” said President and CEO, Jim Dunn, “The Airtel Plaza is an enchanting hotel that will further benefit from K Hotels’ sales and marketing expertise in attracting locals and airport passengers alike.”

“We are very delighted to be working with the Airtel Plaza Hotel,” said Lara Weiss, Global Director of Sales, K Hotels. “With our portfolio including everything from beach resorts to Hollywood retreats, the Airtel will definitely add a special touch of charm to our growing roster of exquisite properties.”

Whether in town for business, pleasure, or looking for the perfect wedding locale, the Airtel Plaza Hotel and K Hotels maintain the “hotel chain of one” mentality, and are dedicated to providing a memorable and personalized experience. For more information on the Airtel Plaza Hotel, please visit www.airtelplaza.com. For more information on K Hotels, please visit www.k-hotels.com.

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