Hotel Roanoke Tees Up The Definitive Southwest Virginia Golf Package

The Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center Offers Exclusive Access To
The Region's Top Course While Adding a Resort Amenity To The Historic Hotel


ROANOKE, VA. (June 19, 2009) - The Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center has fashioned the perfect foursome by teaming up with The Roanoke Country Club, Hidden Valley Country Club and Pete Dye River Course of Virginia Tech to create three unique adventures, one hole at a time, with the Hotel Roanoke Golf Package adding a unique resort amenity at the historic hotel.

Plan an overnight getaway starting at $214 that includes deluxe accommodations for two, full breakfast buffet for two in the famed Regency Dining Room, a welcome gift, and golf on one of the most exclusive courses in southwest Virginia. The package is available seven days a week and is based on availability.

"It's the perfect package for any golfer looking to get away for a night, long weekend, or attending a conference to come in a day early to extend a stay," said Gary Walton, general manager of The Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center. "This new partnership enables the Hotel Roanoke to add a resort amenity as guests can be out of their room and on a premier golf course in 15 minutes. The River Course, while a little further in distance, is an exceptional experience for anyone visiting in town."

When the booking the package, golfers can choose to play any of the three elite courses:

THE ROANOKE COUNTRY CLUB
Featuring three nine-hole courses that are played in 18-hole combinations, the Roanoke Country Club is widely recognized as the premier golfing facility in southwestern Virginia. Designed by legendary golf architect A.W. Tillinghast, the layout features 27 holes of exceptional golf.

HIDDEN VALLY COUNTRY CLUB
Hidden Valley Country Club is a private, family-oriented country club nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Club allows for personalized service in an inviting and familiar environment. Hidden Valley is a full-service club dedicated to providing members and their guests with one of the finest facilities in the Roanoke Valley.
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PETE DYERIVER COURSE OF VIRGINIA TECH
Selected as one of the best new public access courses in the United States by Golf Magazine, the Pete Dye River Course winds along 2.5 miles of the scenic and historic New River and many holes have been endeared with its presence. Panoramic views are the norm and the passing of an occasional train enhances the beauty of the surroundings. Originally designed by Daniel J. Schlegal of Ault and Clark Associates, the River Course has been newly renovated by world-renowned architect Pete Dye.

"We are delighted to partner with The Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center to offer this wonderful package, which showcases championship golf in the Roanoke Valley," said XXX, Golf Professional at XYZ Course."

To learn more about The Hotel Roanoke Golf Package visit www.hotelroanoke.com/golf or call 1-866-222-TREE.

ABOUT THE HOTEL ROANOKE & CONFERENCE CENTER

Designated as a National Historic Landmark, the Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center has 331 luxuriously appointed guestrooms and a 63,000-square-foot, high-tech conference center. It is a joint project of Hotel Roanoke LLC, the City of Roanoke and Virginia Tech and is managed as a Doubletree hotel by Hilton Hotels Corporation.