http://www.ayreshotels.com/newsroom/May 23,2013Two legendary Southern California brands, guitar manufacturer Fender Musical Instruments Corp. and the Ayres Hotels of Southern California, have joined forces on the remarkable "Ayres-caster," a Stratocaster emblazoned with the Ayres Hotels of Southern California logo. The Fender Stratocaster is an electric guitar designed in 1954 and is the most popular electric guitar on the market. This particular "Ayres-caster" guitar was created to celebrate the long standing relationship between Fender and Ayres Suites Corona West (both located in Corona, CA) as well as to excite interest in the recently opened Fender Visitor Center.   Opened in fall of 2011, the Fender Visitor Center is comprised of over 8600 square feet of musical exhibits featuring hundreds of instruments, amps, photos, historical artifacts, interactive displays, and more that give guests from around the world a fascinating, educational, and unforgettable first-hand look at the entire Fender story – from 1946-today. The building also features a design center where a visitor can design his or her own personal guitar and have it made and shipped directly to them from the factory. A twice daily factory tour also gives visitors insight into the craftsmanship that is needed to create these stunning Fender instruments. The Ayres Suites Corona West is located 2 miles from the Fender Visitor Center and offers 167 gorgeous, European-inspired guestrooms. Guests attending events at the center, such as the Fernando Jones Blues Camp and Summer Jam, or simply visiting the area will be treated to deluxe accommodations that include a complimentary full American breakfast as well as complimentary parking and WiFi. The amazing, custom made Fender "Ayres-caster" guitar will be available for viewing in the inviting lobby. About Ayres Hotels In the hospitality business since 1985, Ayres Hotels owns and operates a unique collection of 20 custom European-style boutique hotels in prime Southern California locations. The core values of the company include caring for people, valuing teamwork and delivering results. The Ayres family has been a leader in the California residential and commercial real estate industry for more than a century. Visit the company online at www.ayreshotels.com or call 714-540-6060, ext.138.http://www.ayreshotels.com/newsroom/press-release/ayres-hotels-fender-guitar.aspxJune 14,2012On March 6th, 2012, the Fountain Valley City Council unanimously approved the plan to build a 124 room Ayres Hotel near the Civic Center in the heart of Fountain Valley, CA. Located on Brookhurst Street near Slater Avenue, the hotel will be the 21st in the Ayres Hotels of Southern California collection, which operates properties in Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego Counties as well as in the Inland Empire.  The project site currently houses a vacant 116,472 square-foot commercial building that will be replaced by the 124 room hotel, 88 residential units, and 2,300 square feet of retail/storage space as part of the Fountain Valley Civic Center Specific Plan Project. The new hotel will also house a day spa similar to Ayres Hotel & Spa Mission Viejo and Ayres Hotel & Spa Moreno Valley offering various massage and facial treatments. Don Ayres III, Principal at Ayres Hotels, shows great enthusiasm for the project, which is set to begin construction in summer 2012 in conjunction with The Olson Company of Seal Beach. "We are confident now that working beside The Olson Company, which is an outstanding company with their work ethic and integrity, it's going to be a good partnership," he says, "Fountain Valley will be proud that they have an Ayres Hotel, and we're proud to be part of the community." About Ayres HotelsIn the hospitality business since 1985, Ayres Hotels owns and operates collection of 20 custom European-style boutique hotels in prime Southern California locations. The core values of the company include caring for people, valuing teamwork and delivering results. The Ayres family has been a leader in the California residential and commercial real estate industry for more than a century. Visit the company online at www.ayreshotels.com or call 714-540-6060.  Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; line-height:115%; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} http://www.ayreshotels.com/newsroom/press-release/Ayres-Hotel-Fountain-Valley.aspxMarch 27,2012COSTA MESA, Calif., February 10, 2005 - It is 1905. Theodore Roosevelt begins his first full term as president of the United States. Ty Cobb makes his debut as a major leaguer. And Albert Einstein publishes his first paper defining his special theory of relativity. It is also an important year in the history of Ayres family as Ohio native Frank H. Ayres, his wife Daisy and son Donald Ayres journey to Los Angeles to explore land development opportunities. Now a century later, the current members of the Ayres family are commemorating that auspicious beginning, which led from developing subdivisions and building more than 30,000 homes, to the creation of a dynamic chain of 20 European-style boutique hotels beginning in 1985. Celebrations to commemorate the 100th anniversary are planned for each of the company's hotels in Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties, and the Inland Empire. The company's corporate and hotel staff numbers more than 600. "We are proud of our heritage and the accomplishments of the family members who have gone before us," said Donald Ayres Jr., the patriarch and leader of the business that bears the Ayres name. "We view our 100th anniversary as an opportunity to thank our guests for their patronage, and to inspire our managers and staff to continue their commitment to our three core company values, caring for people, valuing teamwork and delivering results." His sons, Donald Ayres III, Bruce Ayres and Doug Ayres, as well as daughter Allison Ayres D'Eliscu, have all made major contributions to the success of the hotel chain. The sons are still very active in the business. Ayres Hotels are known for their convenient locations near major airports, regional shopping centers, world-famous theme parks, and other popular attractions. Over the years, the Ayres have developed a reputation for providing impeccable guest service, plus creature comforts like living room-style lobbies, with rich upholstered furnishings, inspiring artworks, and imported antiques, and well-appointed guestrooms featuring special touches like exclusive Ayres Dream Sleeper pillow-top mattresses. "We like to say that our guests' comfort is our only business," said Ayres. "That's why we are pleased to offer appointments that make our properties seem more like luxurious homes than hotels. We want our guests to know they can count on resting well and making the very most of their stay." About Ayres Hotels In the hospitality business since 1985, the Ayres Hotels owns and operates a unique collection of custom European-style boutique hotels in prime Southern California locations. The core values of the company include caring for people, valuing teamwork and delivering results. The Ayres family has been a leader in the California residential and commercial real estate industry for a century. Visit the company online at www.ayreshotels.com or call 714-429-9372 ext. 159. http://www.ayreshotels.com/newsroom/press-release/celebrating-100-years-of-doing-business-in-california.aspxFebruary 10,2005While many companies will go out of their way to honor and appreciate employees who also serve in the military, Luke Farnell went out of his way to thank his employer for instilling in him values he said helped him in combat. Until shortly after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, Farnell was a front desk employee for the Ayres Hotel in Anaheim. He joined the Army after the attacks. "I wanted to do something a bit more patriotic," he said. "It was never anything that I expected to do until that moment." While in Iraq for 13 months, Farnell wrote to his co-workers at the Ayres Hotel. They Passed around his address and soon his unit was receiving care packages and letters. He recently returned home on leave for a few weeks and used some of his time before rejoining his Hawaii based unit to thank the Ayres Hotels for what he said were the values that sustained him through tough times in combat. Plus, Farnell said, he wanted to properly thank those people who offered so much support. On March 23, he presented Don Ayres III with a plaque on behalf of his unit to recognize the company's corporate values, which are: "We care about people. We value teamwork. We deliver results." "Even though it was a lot different working in a hotel and being in combat, I could still use what they taught me at the Ayres Group in the Army," he said. Farnell, 26, was born and raised in Garden Grove. He has 14 months of active duty left with the Army's 25th Infantry Division. After he finishes his service, he said he wants to return to Orange County and possibly even the Ayres Hotel. This year also marks the 100th anniversary of the Ayres Hotel's initial opening in Los Angeles. Photo: Luke Farnell, presented a plaque on behalf of his unit in recognition of the company's corporate values, which the soldier said helped him while serving in Iraq. From left to right: Donald Ayres Jr., Douglas Ayres (with plaque), Farnell, and Donald Ayres III.http://www.ayreshotels.com/newsroom/press-release/soldier-returns-home-thanks-co-workers-support.aspxApril 07,2005 Luke Farnell, a former front desk employee at the Ayres Hotel --Anaheim, recently returned from an extended tour of duty in Iraq with a U.S. Army combat unit to personally thank the Ayres Family for instilling the company's values in him that helped sustain him through his harrowing experience in the Middle East. Luke shared those values - We care about people. We value teamwork. We deliver results - and the correspondence he regularly received from Ayres employees with his fellow soldiers in his unit. Luke joined the military after 9/11. http://www.ayreshotels.com/newsroom/press-release/orange-county-soldier-returns-to-thank-ayres-family.aspxApril 07,2005Costa Mesa -The Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce and South Coast Metro Alliance recognized individual achievement and corporate leadership in Costa Mesa and South Coast Metro at the sixth Annual Hall of Fame Awards, which took place Friday, April 15 at The Westin South Coast Plaza. This year's awardees include Donald Ayres, Jr. and the Ayres Family, receiving the Corporate Growth & Achievement Award in recognition of 100 years of business in Southern California, and Bob Robins of Theodore Robins Ford, receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award for his many outstanding contributions to the community, including service to Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian. Also honored was the law firm of Rutan & Tucker LLP and Partner A. Patrick Munoz, receiving the Community Spirit Award for assisting local health and welfare organizations and the cultural arts, including the new Renee and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall. Mr. Munoz has been involved with the Hoag Hospital Foundation for many years. On behalf of the Youth Employment Service organization, Lynne Graham, executive director, received the Service to Youth Award. The organization has helped thousands of young people with programs that increase employability, career choices and quality of life. "We are delighted to recognize corporations, community organizations and individuals in Costa Mesa that have unselfishly used their expertise and success to help others," said Diane Pritchett, executive director, South Coast Metro Alliance. "Costa Mesa and South Coast Metro are home to extraordinary individuals and organizations as demonstrated by the quality of recipients we honored at the Hall of Fame Awards again this year," said Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce President/CEO Ed Fawcett. http://www.ayreshotels.com/newsroom/press-release/2005-hall-of-fame-awards-hHonors-outstanding-community-leaders.aspxApril 15,2005Costa Mesa - For an idea of just how well the Ayres family works together as a team, consider this: Don Ayres Jr. and his three sons-Don, Bruce, and Doug-won the Trans Pacific Yacht Race in 1987, the grueling sailing contest that starts in California and finishes in Hawaii. The four men made up half of the crew aboard Drumbeat, the family's 70-foot yacht, and performed so well as a team that they beat out the dozens of other competitors to win the coveted overall title. The same principles that helped them win at sea-teamwork, trust, and perseverance - have been helping them to win in business for years. As owners and operators of the Ayres Hotels, they've built 16 suites, inns, and hotels stretching across Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego counties, as well as the Inland Empire. Their growth has been constant-one or two hotels a year over the last decade-and the signs bearing the Ayres name are becoming almost ubiquitous in Southern California. Family involvement, they all agree, has been key to their growth and success. "While my brothers were finding land sites and developing hotels, I was taking care of the operations side," says Don, who, like his siblings and father, eschews titles, preferring to be known simply as the person who oversees the marketing, branding, and pricing strategies. But Ayres, the man who started it all and the untitled head of the company (he jokingly jostles with son Doug for the title of "head janitor") , says he never planned for it to turn out this way. "I didn't envision having my children work for me," he says. In fact, until the late 1970s, the elder Ayres was the only Ayres at the company, and the nature of the business was quite different. Back then, he was known as a homebuilder, not a hotelier. He built some 30,000 homes, including such local developments as the Newport Shores community in West Newport and the La Questa homes in Huntington Beach. Don Ayres Jr. got his start as a young man of 23, when he broke with the tradition set by his father and grandfather, both of whom were land developers in Los Angeles, and built his first two homes in Baldwin Hills. "It was after the war, and the land development business was slow. Builders were taking over the subdivisions, so I thought I'd better find something else to do," he recalls. Although he was a neophyte, he caught on fast. "I found that I liked building and creating something," he says, adding that he sold both homes as soon as they were completed. He progressed to larger projects and shifted his focus to Orange County, a place with which he was already familiar. "I grew up in West Los Angeles, but I used to come here a lot to sail," says the elder Ayres, who today enjoys time aboard his 20-foot Harbor. It's docked just outside his Lido Isle home, which he shares with his second wife, Janet, who assists with quality control at the hotels. He raised his family in Newport Beach, where the siblings all attended Newport Harbor High School. In 1978, Bruce came on board after graduating from California State University, Long Beach. Over the years, he's worked in nearly every aspect of the business and now is in charge of land acquisition, among other things. Next came Allyson, who was responsible for the interior design of the model homes, and later the rooms and public spaces at the hotels. In 1986, they were joined by Bruce's twin, Don Ayres III, who up to that point had spent a good part of his time on the water. "I sailed a two-man dinghy, and competed in national and international races ," says the younger Don, who is married and has two teenage sons. In 1989, Doug said goodbye to a most unusual past to join the others. A visual anthropology major at University of Southern California (also the alma mater of Don Ayres Jr., the younger Don, and Allyson), Doug spent long stretches of time living with a tribe in the Peruvian Amazon, where he was working on a documentary. He slept in a palm-thatched hut, and hunted snake and rodents with the tribesmen, who nicknamed him The Hairy One because of his voluminous beard. He later started a sound design business in Los Angeles, but when he and his wife, Michele, had the first of their four children, they decided that an Orange County lifestyle was more suitable for raising a family. His experiences in the Amazon, he says, have served him well. "I used to have to speak in front of tribal councils; now I speak at city council meetings and to business groups when they come to the hotels," he says. "And my eye as a cameraman has helped me when I'm designing homes and hotels." About midway through the 1980s, the face of the family business changed. Don Ayres Jr. says he was tired of what he was doing and was looking for something different. "I got sick of building homes," he says. "It was always cyclical." He remembered a trip to Europe that he'd taken years earlier with Allyson and his youngest child, Victoria, and how impressed he was by the chateaus and bed and breakfasts where they'd stayed. He decided it was a good time to move away from home building and into the hospitality business. Under the name Country Side Inn, the Ayres Hotels opened its first hotel in Cardiff by the Sea in 1985. "It was altogether different from what our competitors were doing. The rooms were beautiful and warm with four poster beds, ruffled bed skirts, and a heavy French country look," says Allyson, who left the company in 1999 to raise her three children with husband Bruce D'Eliscu. The family began constructing hotels that adhered to the aspects of the bed and - breakfast operations that people liked-breakfast rooms, complementary wine and cheese hours, lobbies decorated with antiques, and courtyards filled with flowers - but wrapped it in a package that appealed to the corporate client. Many are close to airports or business parks, and all offer clean, modern rooms at a mid-range price. On weekends, the demographics change from the business traveler to the tourist. They've gradually phased out the "country" in the names, and they 're now known simply as Ayres Hotels, Ayres Inns, or Ayres Suites, a change that reflects the more elegant European look they've adopted. And with the exception of Doug, who continues to build homes on his own, the Ayres family is now exclusively about hotels. They have 16 of them and employ 650 people. They've even come out with the Ayres Dream Sleeper, an ergonomically designed bed that's sold in their gift shops. This year, the family is celebrating its centennial, which marks four generations of the Ayres family in business. In each hotel, guests will find an area filled with historic pictures that show the inception of 20th century real estate development in Southern California. They 'll also find a picture of the man who started it all for this family: Frank Ayres. One day, pictures of another generation of Ayres will hang from the walls.Says Don Ayres III: "There are 13 grandkids, so I would imagine that at least a few are going to go into the family business ." From left: Don Ayres III, Sandra Ayres, Doug Ayres, Michele Ayres, Janet Ayres, Don Ayres Jr., Allyson Ayres D' Eliscu, Bruce D'Eliscu, Bruce Ayres, and Jill Ayreshttp://www.ayreshotels.com/newsroom/press-release/the-ayreses-oc-family.aspxMay 01,2005Costa Mesa - In 1905, the story goes, Frank H. Ayres traveled from Ohio to Los Angeles on a $2 train ride to buy ranches for his employer. He finished his work, and never returned. The opportunities were too grand to pass up. He quit his job and started buying land and selling it in pieces. A century later, his grandson Donald II and great-grandsons Doug, Bruce and Donald III are keeping the family business strong -- now with a collection of 16 European-style boutique hotels headquartered in Costa Mesa. The family celebrated its 100-year milestone by inviting about 200 clients, employees and friends to a bash Thursday at their flagship Ayres Hotel & Suites Costa Mesa/Newport Beach. Keeping a family business going through the fourth generation is no easy feat, said Mike Trueblood, director of Cal State Fullerton's Family Business Council. Statistics show 80 percent of family businesses fail to survive to even the third generation, he said. Several of the Ayres' 12 grandchildren are already eager to get into the business, family members say. "I want to work my way up," said Chase Ayres, 17, who has taken summer jobs as a bus boy and bell boy. While grooming his sons for the business was unofficial and impromptu, getting the grandchildren into the action will need to be much more organized because there are so many, Donald II said. A 1924 letter from Frank Ayres to his son, Donald Sr., provides a glimpse into how the family business endured. "If you would come into my office and work as conscientiously and as hard as you would for someone else, you would ultimately do as well as you would for anyone else, but with this added advantage: that you would be building a business for yourself," Frank wrote. "Within 10 years, no doubt, (you will) earn more by such method than by working on a salary for someone else." From World War II through the 1980s, the family built about 30,000 homes, including some in Huntington Beach and Newport Beach. Then Donald II "got tired" of the ups and downs of the housing market and of selling what he built, so he decided to get into the hotel business. On a trip to Europe with his daughter, he noticed a beautifully decorated countryside inn. He modeled the hotel chain after that inn, he said. The first was built in 1985. His daughter, Allyson Ayres D'Eliscu, did a lot of the chain's decorating, which includes much artwork and imported antiques for a warm, home-style ambiance. His wife, Janet, helps out here and there; his daughter, Victoria Ayres, has opted to stay out of the family business. At first the hotels were named Country Side Inn, then Country Inn & Suites by Ayres. Recently, most of the properties have been named or renamed without the "country" and with the "Ayres" coming first. Just three weeks after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the family purchased land to build a hotel in Hawthorne/Manhattan Beach. They were confident tourism and travel would bounce back. "Our gut said life will go on," Doug Ayres said. The Newport Beach family owns some commercial property, but hospitality is their true business passion, they said. The Ayres Hotels of Southern California is "strong" as a business, president James E. Roos said. While he declined to give details about the private company, he confirmed that profits grew by more than 10 percent in 2004. Trueblood praised the Ayres for hiring Roos. "That's a difficult pill to swallow for families," Trueblood said. "But they have to realize that as the business grows, they may need someone else's management talents." Despite the president and major support from his three sons, Donald II, 74, still likes to help out with the day-to-day operations. He isn't sure when he will retire. "I'd get bored," he said. Doug Ayres credits the many sailing expeditions and races that he, his brothers and his father took when the boys were young with training them to work as a team. Former and current employees of the family said the Ayres are honest and down-to-earth. "I wouldn't want to work for anyone else," said Gaylord Muilenburg, who's worked as the family's building renovator for 28 years. "They treat you like family." The Ayres say it's that family atmosphere -- the Ayres often get to know the guests personally -- that makes them different than the large corporate hotel chains. "They give miles," Doug Ayres said. "We give smiles."http://www.ayreshotels.com/newsroom/press-release/ayres-hotels-with-european-style-boutique-hotels.aspxJune 11,2005 COSTA MESA - Knowing that comfort, cleanliness and quality service are essential to any stay at an Ayres Hotels property, the Costa Mesa, California-based chain of 20 European-style boutique hotels has begun a new program called Housekeeping and Maintenance Appreciation Days. "We want to thank and inspire our housekeeping and maintenance staff to do their very best as they work hand-in-hand to ensure everything in the hotels is in proper working order and up to the Ayres standards of excellence," said Chairman Donald Ayres, Jr. The events were held in conjunction with National Housekeeping Week, observed in hotels across the nation, Sept. 11-17. "Without their dedication and willingness to go the extra mile to ensure that our guests have a relaxing and comfortable stay, we cannot be successful. These events are designed to let them know how important their contribution is." Emphasizing team spirit and appreciation, the events include bed-making contests - with the hotel owners participating - plus refreshments and prizes. Housekeeping and Maintenance Appreciation Days will become annual events. Ayres Hotels are known for their convenient locations near major airports, regional shopping centers, world-famous theme parks, and other popular attractions. The company has a reputation for providing impeccable guest service, plus creature comforts like living room-style lobbies, with rich upholstered furnishings, inspiring artworks, and imported antiques, and well-appointed guestrooms featuring special touches like exclusive Ayres Dream Sleeper pillow-top mattresses. "Thanks to our dedicated team, we are confident in saying - and proving - that our guests' comfort is our only business," said Ayres. "We want our guests to know they can count on resting well and making the very most of their stay." About Ayres Hotels In the hospitality business since 1985, Ayres Hotels owns and operates a unique collection of custom European-style boutique hotels in prime Southern California locations. The core values of the company include caring for people, valuing teamwork and delivering results. The Ayres family has been a leader in the California residential and commercial real estate industry for a century. Visit the company online at www.ayreshotels.com or call 714-540-6060, ext.138.http://www.ayreshotels.com/newsroom/press-release/ayres-hotels-staff-shines-at-housekeeping-and-maintenance.aspxSeptember 27,2005COSTA MESA - Listeners to popular Southern California radio station KFI-AM on September 1 and 7, 2005 had an opportunity to participate in a landmark fundraising campaign for the Orange County Chapter of the America Red Cross that has netted more than $700,000 to date to assist Katrina victims. The broadcasts originated from the Ayres Hotel Laguna Woods and Ayres Hotel Seal Beach, and included live appearances by local station personalities John & Ken, Bill Handel, John Ziegler and others, as well as call-ins from some of the station's well-known national stars, including Rush Limbaugh. "We were pleased that KFI asked us to hold the fundraising broadcasts at our properties," said Douglas Ayres. "The money raised will support the noble efforts of the Red Cross." In response to the dire needs created by the natural disaster, the Laguna Woods event was arranged in just 24 hours. Here is a list of a few of the unique items auctioned during the fundraisers: Dr. Laura Sailboat Excursion - (2 for approximately $10,000 and $10,500) Breakfast with Bill Handel $18,000 Lunch with John & Ken $15,001 Golf Foursome with Ziegler $5,500 Airplane ride with Mike Nolan $10,000 Platinum Cookware $2000 Watch Jesus Live in Studio, then breakfast $1,500 One night stay at Ayres with complimentary breakfast $350 Additionally, Michael Sweig generously donated $100,000 on behalf of the Michael Sweig Foundation. Ayres Hotels is a frequent advertiser on the radio station. Ayres Hotels are known for their convenient locations near major airports, regional shopping centers, world-famous theme parks, and other popular attractions. Over the years, the Ayres have developed a reputation for providing impeccable guest service, plus creature comforts like living room-style lobbies, with rich upholstered furnishings, inspiring artworks, and imported antiques, and well-appointed guestrooms featuring special touches like exclusive Ayres Dream Sleeper pillow-top mattresses. http://www.ayreshotels.com/newsroom/press-release/broadcasts-on-kfi-radio-from-ayres-hotel-laguna-woods.aspxSeptember 27,2005COSTA MESA - A donation of $5,000 was provided by Ayres Hotels of Costa Mesa recently in support of the 15th annual fundraising walk for Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) and CHOC at Mission. "We were delighted to help support the health of our community's children by participating in this important event that raises funds and awareness for these remarkable health care resources," said Bruce Ayres on behalf of the hotel company. Ayres Hotels are known for their convenient locations near major airports, regional shopping centers, world-famous theme parks, including the Disneyland Resort in Orange County, and other popular attractions. For more than two decades, the Ayres have been building a reputation impeccable guest service, and providing creature comforts like living room-style lobbies,with rich upholstered furnishings, inspiring artworks, and imported antiques, and well-appointed guestrooms featuring special touches like exclusive Ayres Dream Sleeper pillow-top mattresses. About CHOC Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) and Children's Hospital at Mission form the backbone of Orange County's premier resource for pediatric health care. The two not-for-profit hospitals are Orange County's only hospitals exclusively serving infants, children and adolescents. CHOC, founded in 1964, is a 202-bed, tertiary-level hospital located in the city of Orange. With a medical staff of more than 500 physicians,CHOC offers nearly every pediatric specialty and provides a full spectrum of healthcare services ranging from prevention programs for healthy children to the most advanced medical care for those with serious illnesses. In 1993, Children's Hospital at Mission opened in Mission Viejo to expand our reach to the growing south Orange County community. Located on the campus of Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center,Children's Hospital at Mission is a 48-bed pediatric "hospital-within-a-hospital."It includes a pediatric intensive care unit, neonatal intensive care unit and medical/surgical floor. Both hospitals are dedicated to providing the highest quality pediatric health care as well as offering specialized programs and services to meet the unique needs of children and their families. About Ayres Hotels In the hospitality business since 1985, Ayres Hotels owns and operates a unique collection of custom European-style boutique hotels in prime Southern California locations. The core values of the company include caring for people, valuing teamwork and delivering results. The Ayres family has been a leader in the California residential and commercial reale state industry for a century. Visit the company online at www.ayreshotels.com or call 714-540-6060, ext.138. http://www.ayreshotels.com/newsroom/press-release/ayres-hotels-sponsors-disneyland-resort-walk-in-the-park-2005.aspxOctober 24,2005COSTA MESA, Calif., February 16, 2006 - Though hotelier Donald Ayres III has never been to Afghanistan, he hopes that the trailer load of blankets, sheets and other bedding he personally collected from some of his family's boutique hotels in Southern California will help make life a bit more comfortable for residents of that war torn county. But Ayres is quick to credit Nazi Etemadi at Zee Medical of Irvine, Calif., a longtime Ayres' hotel client, who asked Ruth Hartman, senior sales manager for the chain's Costa Mesa property, if the company would be interested in donating any used bedding to the Afghanistan Relief Organization (ARO) she supports. ARO is a registered nonprofit organization managed by volunteers in the United States and employing Afghan teachers and relief staff in Afghanistan. As a non-governmental organization (NGO), ARO is dedicated to helping the Afghan people by providing relief supplies and educational assistance. Ayres agreed with Hartman that it was an excellent idea and jumped into action, renting a trailer and personally collecting the bedding for shipment to Afghanistan. Later he joined other volunteers at the relief organization's Orange County facility to load the bedding and other donations into larger containers that are being readied for an airlift to Afghanistan. "We are grateful to Donald Ayres III and Ayres Hotels for their ongoing generosity and caring by providing much-needed supplies that will be used in family homes, orphan centers and clinics," said Mary Urashima, an ARO volunteer. "We are pleased to see that Ayres Hotels and Donald III, himself, live up to the hotel chain's slogan, 'We Care About People,"' she said. "We are delighted to help support this worthy organization that does so much for the people of Afghanistan," said Ayres. "We are honored to be able to donate our surplus supplies to this and similar organizations." Ayres Hotels are known for their convenient locations near major airports, regional shopping centers, world-famous theme parks, including the Disneyland Resort in Orange County, and other popular attractions. For more than two decades, the Ayres have been building a reputation for impeccable guest service, and providing creature comforts like living room-style lobbies, with rich upholstered furnishings, inspiring artworks, and imported antiques, and well-appointed guestrooms featuring special touches like exclusive Ayres Dream Sleeper pillow-top mattresses. About Afghanistan Relief Organization The Orange County-based Afghanistan Relief Organization (ARO), www.afghanrelief.com, is 501c3 non-profit, with volunteers of all backgrounds and faiths throughout California, across the US and in Afghanistan. It is strictly a humanitarian organization, with no religious or political involvements. ARO recently received support from the British Embassy in Kabul, the European Union, and has previously worked with the US military on airlifting relief supplies. ARO currently is working on its next airlift of relief and educational supplies, and continues to serve the 800-plus girls and boys being taught English, math, computer skills, and vocational skills at ARO's education center in Kabul. A large percentage of these children are "street children" sent to ARO by Save the Children. The programs and relief trips by American volunteers have been reported on by Orange Coast Magazine, the Orange County Register, CNN, and The LA Weekly, among other publications. About Ayres Hotels In the hospitality business since 1985, Ayres Hotels owns and operates a unique collection of custom European-style boutique hotels in prime Southern California locations. The core values of the company include caring for people, valuing teamwork and delivering results. The Ayres family has been a leader in the California residential and commercial real estate industry for a century. Visit the company online at www.ayreshotels.com or call 714-540-6060, ext.138. http://www.ayreshotels.com/newsroom/press-release/ayres-hotels-effort-to-assist-distressed-afghans.aspxFebruary 16,2006COSTA MESA, Calif., March 14, 2006 - It's a brand new century for the Ayres family. Last year, the well-respected Orange County-based family commemorated 100 years of doing business in Southern California, from developing subdivisions and building more than 30,000 homes, to achieving other business milestones that included creating a dynamic chain of 16 European-style boutique hotels in Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties, and in the Inland Empire. Now, in keeping with its pledge to hotel guests to always provide them with comfortable elegance and rich amenities at a competitive price, the company is completing the renovation of guestrooms, lobbies and other public spaces in all of its hotels. The major renovation project came about as a direct result of the implementation of an aggressive quality assurance program spearheaded by Bruce Ayres and Janet Ayres, wife of family patriarch Donald Ayres, Jr., that underscores the company's attention to quality. Among other things, it includes thorough, surprise inspections of all of the company's hotels from the lobby to the laundry. "We constantly strive to make our hotels as fresh and unique as the guests we serve by staying ahead of the curve and the competition," said Douglas Ayres. "In undertaking this renovation project, we have taken our new style cues from three primary sources: our European-style boutique hotel tradition, the expectations of our corporate guests and our own unique family influences." The result is a new decor that moves away from the French Country motif that characterized most of the Ayres properties in the 1990s to an elegant yet more comfortable look more closely resembling the Ayres family's own personal design style - one that makes guests feel like they are staying in a luxurious home rather than in a hotel. The airy living room-style lobbies now feature burgundy and gold tones on walls and ceilings that are accented with richly upholstered chairs, comfortable sofas, marble-topped wrought iron coffee tables, plus cherry wood sofa and end tables and hardwood cabinetry. Floors are tiled in marble with European inspired rugs, and beautifully framed artwork is everywhere. Many have inviting fireplaces, designed by Douglas Ayres. Brimming with decorator touches, guestrooms also feature the same fresh color tones, richly upholstered furnishings and compelling artwork found in the hotels' public spaces. Many have custom-made brown leather executive desk chairs paired with oversized work desks featuring high-speed Internet access, and cozy sofas for pure relaxation. In-room kitchenettes feature refrigerators, coffeemakers and microwaves to accent the home feel. Design statements that are uniquely Ayres include the use of exclusive Ayres Dream Sleeper, pillow-top mattresses, plus upgraded linens and choice of down feather or polyester pillows, and custom duvets. The Ayres Hotel & Suites Costa Mesa-Newport Beach even accents guestrooms and hallways with framed photos of the nautical family's yachting heritage. To further emphasize the importance of its core business - hotels - the family has also shortened the company name from Ayres Hotel Group to Ayres Hotels. "Two thousand and six is the first year of an exciting new century for the Ayres Family doing business in Southern California. We have taken this opportune moment in our history as a trendsetting hotel company to change our name to Ayres Hotels to more closely align our formal name with our brand," said Bruce Ayres. "By changing our name, we are sending a message to our guests that we take our core business - and their comfort, safety and productivity - very seriously." Donald Ayres III said that what will never change is the attention to detail and service that are hallmarks of every Ayres property, and the company's commitment to its three core values - caring about people, valuing teamwork and delivering results. About Ayres Hotels In the hospitality business since 1985, Ayres Hotels owns and operates a unique collection of custom European-style boutique hotels in prime Southern California locations. The core values of the company include caring for people, valuing teamwork and delivering results. The Ayres family has been a leader in the California residential and commercial real estate industry for a century. Visit the company online at www.ayreshotels.com or call 714-429-9372, ext.159. http://www.ayreshotels.com/newsroom/press-release/new-century-brings-new-name-to-ayres-hotels.aspxMarch 14,2006COSTA MESA, Calif., March 15, 2006 - When it comes to providing plenty of guestrooms and ample meeting space to meet the present and projected needs of Southern California's burgeoning Ontario and Inland Empire region, Ayres Hotels believes there's strength in numbers. That's why the owners of the largest collection of hotels in the region built its first property here in 1984, and why it now offers more than 500 well-appointed, luxurious guestrooms and a formidable 13,000 square feet of meeting space. Long recognizing the importance of Ontario and Inland Empire as a gateway to all of Southern California, over the years Ayres Hotels had the foresight to add properties as the region blossomed into one of the most dynamic business, residential, shopping, and cultural hubs in the West. "We are pleased to have been a part of the growth of the region, which is now home to NASCAR racing at the California Speedway, centers of commerce, forest preserves, snow skiing venues, an impressive convention center, an international airport facility, and its entertainment and retail centerpiece, the Ontario Mills Mall," said Donald Ayres III. Included in the Inland Empire collection are Ayres Suites Corona West; Ayres Inn Corona East; Ayres Suites Ontario Mills Mall; Ayres Inns & Suites Ontario Mills Mall; the Ayres Hotel & Suites Ontario Convention Center and Country Side Suites by Ayres Ontario Airport. "Quite simply, our breadth of guestrooms and meeting space in this marketplace means that business and leisure travelers, as well as meeting planners, need look no further than Ayres Hotels to find accommodations and event space to their liking," said Ayres. But not content to rest on its laurels, the owners have recently remodeled the majority of their hotels, including the Corona West and all four Ontario properties. The result is a new decor that moves away from the French Country motif that characterized most of the Ayres properties in the 1990s to an elegant yet more comfortable look more closely resembling the Ayres family's own personal design style - one that makes guests feel like they are staying in a luxurious home rather than in a hotel. To further emphasize the importance of its core business - hotels - the family has also shortened the company name from Ayres Hotel Group to Ayres Hotels. "By changing our name, we are sending a message to our guests that we take our core business - and their comfort, safety and productivity - very seriously," said Ayres. Last year marked the 100th anniversary of the Ayres family doing business in Southern California. The family used the occasion to thank guests for their patronage, and to inspire managers and staff to continue their commitment to three core company values: caring about people, valuing teamwork and delivering results. "We like to say that our guests' comfort is our business," said Ayres. "Whether they're here for work or pleasure, we want them to know they can count on resting well and making the very most of their stay." To learn more about Ayres Hotels' properties in the Ontario and Inland Empire region, prospective guests are invited to visit www.AyresHotels.com, where they can view each of the hotels and make reservations. An online Request For Proposal (RFP) lets planners easily submit their requirements and receive a proposal in return, while a convenient At-A-Glance section provides a quick overview of rooms, meeting space and capacities. About Ayres Hotels In the hospitality business since 1985, Ayres Hotels owns and operates a unique collection of custom European-style boutique hotels in prime Southern California locations. The core values of the company include caring for people, valuing teamwork and delivering results. The Ayres family has been a leader in the California residential and commercial real estate industry for a century. Visit the company online at www.ayreshotels.com or call 714-429-9372, ext.159..http://www.ayreshotels.com/newsroom/press-release/ayres-hotels-commitment-to-serving-inland-areas.aspxMarch 15,2006REDLANDS, California, August 00, 2008 - The Inland Empire's newest hotel, Ayres Hotel Redlands, is set to open in late September. The hotel is located at 1015 West Colton Avenue in Redlands, conveniently near the University of Redlands, Loma Linda University Medical Center and the worldwide headquarters of ESRI. For information and hotel reservations, visit www.ayresredlands.com. Built in the Santa Barbara architectural style, the spacious new hotel offers 108 well-appointed guestrooms featuring special touches like exclusive Ayres Dream Sleeper pillow-top mattresses with triple sheeting, plus flat screen televisions, complimentary high speed Internet access, microwaves, refrigerators, luxuriously appointed bathrooms and more. Leather sofas and cozy fireplaces are also available in some rooms. The amenity-packed property also features a spacious lobby with fireplace, a business center, nearly 1,000 square feet of meeting or event space, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a heated swimming pool and spa. Parking is free. Guests will be treated daily to a complimentary full breakfast buffet with cooked-to-order egg dishes, plus pancakes or waffles, as well as a manager's reception with complimentary snacks and beverages, including soft drinks, beer and wine, which will be held Monday through Thursday. Daily newspapers will also provided to each room at no charge. "We are delighted to bring the Ayres brand to Redlands and are looking forward to becoming involved in the community," said General Manager Chris Ehorn, a Redlands area resident. The hotel has also welcomed long-time resident Sandy Kavanaugh aboard as Sales Manager, and will employ approximately 30 others. Under the direction of Ayres Hotels' Principal Bruce D'Eliscu, the developer of the hotel, a convenient recycling program will be in place, including having recycle containers in guestrooms, offices and public areas, so that guests and staff can easily participate. The hotel will also support the Inland Orange Conservancy, an organization whose purpose is to connect Redlands residents and guests with Redlands-grown navel oranges in order to keep local groves thriving despite the import of oranges from out of the area. Ayres Hotel Redlands is the seventh Ayres Hotels property in the Inland Empire. The hotel is conveniently accessible via freeways and is approximately 25 minutes away from Ontario International Airport. Following the opening of Ayres Hotel Redlands, Ayres Hotels plans to open two more properties, Ayres Hotel and Spa Mission Viejo and Ayres Hotel Chino Hills. About Ayres Hotels In the hospitality business since 1985, Ayres Hotels owns and operates a unique collection of 20 custom European-style boutique hotels in prime Southern California locations. The core values of the company include caring for people, valuing teamwork and delivering results. The Ayres family has been a leader in the California residential and commercial real estate industry for more than a century. Visit the company online at www.ayreshotels.com or call 714-540-6060, ext.138.http://www.ayreshotels.com/newsroom/press-release/ayres-hotel-open-in-redlands.aspxAugust 01,2008HAWTHORNE, California, November 6, 2008 - Wintertime will descend on the Ayres Hotel Hawthorne / Manhattan Beach / LAX, November 20 - 23, 2008 in the form of gingerbread, frosting and candy that has been artfully crafted into snowy scenes reminiscent of another place and time. The cool creations are the handiwork of local artisans and will be the centerpieces of the annual Gingerbread Village Holiday Event and Exhibit, a fundraising activity that benefits the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Los Angeles in support of the organization's efforts to serve children and families affected by epilepsy. An open house featuring refreshments and entertainment is slated for Thursday, November 20 from 5:30 to 8:00 pm and is open to the public and free of charge. A food and wine tasting event befitting the comfortable elegance and rich amenities that are the hallmarks of this Ayres family European-style hotel is planned for Sunday, November 23 from 4:00 to 8:00 pm. The event will showcase foods and wines from outstanding local establishments. In addition to the culinary delights, the event will feature a silent auction with an array of unusual items and gifts, plus musical entertainment. Tickets are available for $35 for persons 21 and over only. To purchase tickets or to enter the gingerbread competition, please contact Lynda Louden of the Epilepsy Foundation at 310-670-2870. The hotel is located at 14400 Hindry Avenue in Hawthorne. "We are so grateful to the Ayres Hotel for giving us the opportunity to, once again, increase awareness about epilepsy while also raising funds for programs and services provided to the 180,000 individuals living with epilepsy throughout the greater Los Angeles area, said Lynda Louden, the organization's development director. "We are delighted to host this holiday spectacular on behalf of the Epilepsy Foundation and invite everyone to get into the holiday spirit for a great cause," said Lori Pavey, the hotel's director of sales. About Ayres Hotels In the hospitality business since 1985, Ayres Hotels owns and operates a unique collection of 20 custom European-style boutique hotels in prime Southern California locations. The core values of the company include caring for people, valuing teamwork and delivering results. The Ayres family has been a leader in the California residential and commercial real estate industry for more than a century. Visit the company online at www.ayreshotels.com or call 714-540-6060, ext.138. http://www.ayreshotels.com/newsroom/press-release/rare-snowfall-expected-in-south-bay-ayres-hotel.aspxNovember 01,2008MORENO VALLEY, California, February 6, 2009 - Moreno Valley officials and representatives of Ayres Hotels will officially break ground for the Inland Empire's newest hotel, Ayres Hotel Moreno Valley, next Thursday, February 12 at 11 am. Set to open in winter 2009, the hotel will be located at 12631 Memorial Way in the TownGate Promenade on the city's west side. Under the direction of Principal Bruce D'Eliscu, the hotel is being built by Ayres Hotels, a family-owned chain of European-style boutique hotels headquartered in Costa Mesa, California. "Despite these challenging economic times, we are fortunate to have the resources to move ahead with construction of the hotel and are pleased that we can have a positive effect on the local economy," said D'Eliscu. "We strongly believe that Moreno Valley is destined to become one of Southern California's top metropolitan markets and are glad to be a part of that growth." The hotel is expected to employ a staff of approximately 50. Restaurants and retailers locating nearby the hotel site include Portillo's, Famous Dave's BBQ, Carino's Italian Grill, On the Border and Red Lobster restaurants, as well as Sports Authority. In traditional Ayres style, the four-story hotel will feature 127 well-appointed guestrooms with special touches like exclusive Ayres Dream Sleeper pillow-top mattresses with triple sheeting, plus flat screen televisions, complimentary high speed Internet access, microwaves, refrigerators, luxuriously appointed bathrooms and more. The amenity-packed property also features a spacious lobby with fireplace, a business center, meeting or event space, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a heated swimming pool and spa.Parking is free. Among the environmentally friendly practices planned for the hotel will be using biofiltration whenever possible in landscaping to accomplish storm water management objectives, minimizing water runoff by using pervious pavements and infiltration, and planting mature trees to reduce cooling costs by shading buildings and reducing ambient temperatures. The company also plans on installing a state-of-the-art energy management system within guestrooms, using fluorescent lighting whenever possible to ensure maximum energy efficiency along with improved lighting for guests, and installing water-saving showerheads. The hotel will also have a convenient recycling program in place with recycle containers in guestrooms, offices and public areas, so that guests and staff can easily participate. The master developer of TownGate Promenade is the Fritz Duda Company of Newport Beach. California. Ayres Hotel Moreno Valley will be the eighth Ayres Hotels property in the Inland Empire. About Ayres Hotels In the hospitality business since 1985, Ayres Hotels owns and operates a unique collection of 19 custom European-style boutique hotels in prime Southern California locations. The core values of the company include caring for people, valuing teamwork and delivering results. The Ayres family has been a leader in the California residential and commercial real estate industry for more than a century. Visit the company online at www.ayreshotels.com or call 714-540-6060, ext.138. http://www.ayreshotels.com/newsroom/press-release/ground-breaking-event-planned-ayres-hotel.aspxFebruary 06,2009COSTA MESA, Calif., April 9, 2009 -Ayres Hotels of Southern California and UC Irvine Medical Center partnered together to create a comfortable and convenient way for local community members to donate the much needed currency of human blood, yesterday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Ayres Hotel & Suites Costa Mesa, located at 355 Bristol Street in Costa Mesa, welcomed the UCI Medical Center Blood Mobile to set up for the blood draw early Wednesday morning. "I was surprised how quickly they pulled up, set up and then were ready for business," said Lori Darcy, Director of Sales. The entire contents of the blood mobile are solely purposed for a safe, efficient donation process, including 3 private history rooms, 5 donation beds, refrigerator, A/C, DVD and flat screen TV. Jim Roos, President of Ayres Hotels, was first in line. He didn't hesitate to fill out the necessary paperwork and even volunteered to go first. "I know not everyone can donate so I feel it is important for those who can, to do it," said Roos. Ayres Team Members, local business employees and friends of friends all came out to show support and offer a pint in an effort to save lives right here in Orange County. Don Ayres III came directly from the job site of the new Ayres Hotel Chino Hills, set to open later this summer. His donation closed out the day of charitable giving, totaling 30 pints of blood collected. Ayres Hotels strives to give back to the community through sponsorships, donation of auction items and participation in charitable events such as this. Ayres collection of European Boutique Hotels are best known for clean and comfortable accommodations featuring the exclusive Ayres Dream Sleeper ™ bed and complimentary amenities such as high speed Internet access, full breakfast buffets and evening manager's receptions. With 18 convenient locations throughout Southern California, the Ayres family enjoys partnering with local agencies in the communities they serve. About Ayres Hotels In the hospitality business since 1985, the Ayres Hotels owns and operates a unique collection of custom European-style boutique hotels in prime Southern California locations. The core values of the company include caring for people, valuing teamwork and delivering results. The Ayres family has been a leader in the California residential and commercial real estate industry for a century. Visit the company online at www.ayreshotels.com or call 714-429-9372 ext. 159. http://www.ayreshotels.com/newsroom/press-release/success-for-ayres-costa-mesa.aspxApril 09,2009CHINO HILLS, California, August 18, 2009 - Offering guests a refreshing blend of European charm and the most modern of amenities, the Inland Empire's newest hotel, Ayres Hotel Chino Hills, recently opened at 4785 Chino Hills Parkway. For information and hotel reservations, visit www.ayreschinohills.com. While clearly recognizable as an example of the distinctive European Boutique concept of Ayres Hotels, this spacious new property introduces a modern twist with contemporary features like exposed concrete floors, a passive meditation garden and a tranquil water feature near the front desk. The hotel has 124 well-appointed guestrooms with special touches like exclusive Ayres Dream Sleeper pillow-top mattresses with triple sheeting, flat screen televisions, complimentary high-speed Internet access, microwaves, refrigerators, luxurious bathrooms and more. The amenity-packed property also features a spacious lobby with inviting fireplace, a business center, nearly 1,000 square feet of meeting or event space, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a sparkling outdoor pool and Jacuzzi surrounded by a lushly landscaped courtyard. Parking is free. Guests will be treated daily to a complimentary full breakfast buffet with cooked-to-order egg dishes, plus pancakes or waffles, as well as a evening reception with complimentary snacks and beverages, including soft drinks, beer and wine, which will be held Monday through Thursday. Daily newspapers will also provided at no charge. "We are blessed to have the resources to continue to build hotels despite the current economic turmoil and are confident that the Inland Empire will rebound," said Donald Ayres III, the principal developer of the project. "It was fun and refreshing to switch gears from my role helping to build the operational foundation of Ayres Hotels the past 16 years, to directing the day-to-day building of one of our hotels." Ayres pays homage to founder, Frank H. Ayres, as he looks to the future of Ayres Hotels with the planned opening of the chain's next hotel in 2010 in Moreno Valley. A private grand opening event is slated for Thursday, August 27 with refreshments provided by nearby restaurants including BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse, Ichikawa Shabu Fondue & Yakitori, Wine Down, Lucille's BBQ, Pei Wei Asian Diner, Wahoo's Fish Taco and Corner Bakery. Ayres Hotel Chino Hills is the ninth Ayres Hotels property in the Inland Empire and the 19th hotel in chain. The hotel is conveniently accessible via freeways and is approximately 20 minutes away from Ontario International Airport. About Ayres Hotels In the hospitality business since 1985, Ayres Hotels owns and operates a unique collection of 20 custom European-style boutique hotels in prime Southern California locations. The core values of the company include caring for people, valuing teamwork and delivering results. The Ayres family has been a leader in the California residential and commercial real estate industry for more than a century. Visit the company online at www.ayreshotels.com or call 714-540-6060, ext.138. http://www.ayreshotels.com/newsroom/press-release/newest-ayres-hotel-opens-in-chino-hills.aspxAugust 18,2009MORENO VALLEY, California, May 18, 2010 - Convenience, comfort and concern for the environment are highlights of the Inland Empire's newest hotel, Ayres Hotel & Spa Moreno Valley, which is set to open in late May. Located at 12631 Memorial Way in the TownGate Promenade on Moreno Valley's west side, the luxurious four-story hotel was developed under the direction of Ayres Hotels' Principal Bruce D'Eliscu. It is the eighth to be built in the Inland Empire by the family-owned chain of European-style boutique hotels, which is headquartered in Costa Mesa, California. Previously, D'Eliscu oversaw development of Ayres Hotel Redlands. "We are pleased to bring the Ayres Hotel brand to Moreno Valley and are confident that it will be one of Southern California's top metropolitan markets," said D'Eliscu. A reinvigorating spa experience awaits guests in the hotel's private full-service spa facility, Sandalwood Spa, which includes five dedicated rooms where guests can select from a full menu of treatments. A state-of-the-art fitness center and outdoor solar-heated swimming pool and spa are also available for guests to enjoy. The emphasis on comfort continues in the hotel's 127 well-appointed guestrooms that feature special touches like exclusive Ayres Dream Sleeper pillow-top mattresses with triple sheeting, plus flat screen televisions, complimentary high speed Internet access, microwaves, refrigerators, luxuriously appointed bathrooms and more. The amenity-packed property features a spacious lobby with fireplace, a business center, and meeting or event space. Creature comforts also include a complimentary full cooked-to-order breakfast served daily. The Ayres Lounge will be open nightly from 5 pm to 10 pm serving inventive appetizers, signature cocktails and local beer and wine. Parking at the hotel is free. Among the environmentally friendly practices in place at the hotel include biofiltration in landscaping to accomplish storm water management objectives, using pervious pavements and infiltration to minimize water runoff, and planting mature trees to reduce cooling costs by shading buildings and reducing ambient temperatures. The company has installed a state-of-the-art energy management system within guestrooms, using fluorescent lighting whenever possible to ensure maximum energy efficiency along with improved lighting for guests, and installing water-saving showerheads. Jason Ward, who previously managed Ayres Inn Alpine, will manage the hotel. Prior to that assignment, he was the assistant general manager at the chain's Corona West hotel. At Moreno Valley, he will direct a staff of approximately 50. At least ten restaurants are within walking distance of the hotel and include Applebee's, BJ's Brewhouse, Chili's Grill and Bar, On the Border and Mimi's Cafe. Also nearby is the popular Moreno Valley Mall, as well as Harkins Theatres featuring 16 screens and California's only in-lobby children's Playcenter. The master developer of TownGate Promenade is the Fritz Duda Company of Newport Beach. California. For more information and reservations, visit www.ayreshotels.com. About Ayres Hotels In the hospitality business since 1985, Ayres Hotels owns and operates a unique collection of 20 custom European-style boutique hotels in prime Southern California locations. The core values of the company include caring for people, valuing teamwork and delivering results. The Ayres family has been a leader in the California residential and commercial real estate industry for more than a century. Visit the company online at www.ayreshotels.com or call 714-540-6060, ext.138. http://www.ayreshotels.com/newsroom/press-release/newest-ayres-hotel-open-in-moreno-valley.aspxMay 18,2010Orange, California, December 21, 2010 - Bringing decades of professional experience and a palate pleasing cuisine to the table, Tom Smith opened his newest restaurant, Cafe 3737, at the Ayres Inn in Orange, California on November 17th, 2010. A Culinary Institute of America graduate and life-long food service professional, Tom honed his skills in the bustle of New York City and was rewarded with top-rated chef status in the late 80's. This professional experience easily allowed him to segue into award - winning restaurant owner in the 90's, and Cafe 3737 continues his tradition of culinary excellence Using only the freshest ingredients, Cafe 3737 offers mouth-watering meals exuding the comfort of home cooked fare as well as those gourmet meals that offer the feeling of a night on the town. From the hot and delicious Famous Fried Chicken to the succulent Grilled Filet Mignon, Cafe 3737 has something for every guest to enjoy The Cafe 3737 ambience lends itself to the dining experience as well, being both comfortable and chic. Tom strives to create "memorable" meals that cater to "every need, want, or whim" a guest may have. The service staff is well-trained and knowledgeable, so it can be assured that each Cafe 3737 guest will always be treated with "professionalism and dedication." A delectable dining experience now awaits at Cafe 3737 at the Ayres Inn. For more information and reservations, visit www.ayreshotels.com. About Ayres Hotels In the hospitality business since 1985, Ayres Hotels owns and operates a unique collection of 20 custom European-style boutique hotels in prime Southern California locations. The core values of the company include caring for people, valuing teamwork and delivering results. The Ayres family has been a leader in the California residential and commercial real estate industry for more than a century. Visit the company online at www.ayreshotels.com or call 714-540-6060, ext.138. http://www.ayreshotels.com/newsroom/press-release/grand-opening-of-cafe.aspxDecember 21,2010COSTA MESA, March 22, 2011 -The Ayres family is thrilled to welcome Mark L. Bolton as the newest Executive Chef of Le Chateau Restaurant, located at the Ayres Hotel & Suites in Costa Mesa, California. Le Chateau Restaurant is locally known as a hidden gem in the highly trafficked Costa Mesa/Newport Beach area, and Chef Mark brings his well bred culinary expertise to the restaurant to make it shine that much brighter. Chef Mark's training comes from only the best as he was trained by the first American born Master Chef, Marvin Slaughter CEC, in the Culinary Arts Program at the California Regional Occupational Program. Chef Mark began his training at the very tender age of 17 and, after only 3 months, was placed into a formal culinary apprenticeship by Chef Marvin at the Westin Shout Coast Plaza Hotel in Costa Mesa, CA. During the three year apprenticeship, Mark won many awards at various culinary competitions and was voted Apprentice of the Year by the Chef's D'Cuisine Association in Los Angeles, CA. Chef Mark eventually graduated from the culinary apprenticeship in 1984 with a degree as a Certified Journeyman Chef. After his apprenticeship and subsequent graduation, Mark went on to work for the restaurants Ambrosia, Le Premier, Golden Truffle, and The Magic Island. Then, in 1989, he decided to try his hand in the ever difficult catering industry at The Turnip Rose Elite Catering in Orange, California. The Turnip Rose, voted #1 in the "Best Of" issue of Orange County Magazine three years straight, is considered one of the most prestigious and high end wedding caterers in the Orange County area. Chef Mark's skill in the kitchen quickly led to Chef Mark being named Executive Chef of the Turnip Rose in 1993. In November of 2010 Chef Mark joined the Ayres family as Executive Chef of Le Chateau and is currently earning rave reviews in well established periodicals, such as The Orange County Register, for his mouth-watering rendition of the Monte Cristo sandwich among other delicious fare. Chef Mark hopes to work with the company to build more hotels, kitchens, and food service operations and plans on a long, fulfilling stay with the rapidly growing hotel chain. About Ayres Hotels In the hospitality business since 1985, Ayres Hotels owns and operates a unique collection of 20 custom European-style boutique hotels in prime Southern California locations. The core values of the company include caring for people, valuing teamwork and delivering results. The Ayres family has been a leader in the California residential and commercial real estate industry for more than a century. Visit the company online at www.ayreshotels.com or call 714-540-6060, ext.138.http://www.ayreshotels.com/newsroom/press-release/new-culinary-whiz-joins-the-ayres-family.aspxMarch 22,2011COSTA MESA, California, May 18, 2011 - Ayres Hotels today announced its partnership with Stash Hotel Rewards®, an innovative hotel rewards program that enables travelers to quickly earn free nights at a broad network of distinctive, independent hotels across North America. Soon, Stash members will be able to earn points toward free nights each time they stay at any of the 20 Ayres properties across Southern California or at any of the 146 distinctive hotels in more than 103 cities that participate in the program. The Ayres Hotels of Southern California offer an uncommon travel experience as each hotel is uniquely crafted, making each visit a singular experience for the guest. Their European-boutique inspired ambience allows guests the comforts of first class hospitality in a setting that is not stamped and standard across the hotels. Partnering with Stash Rewards incentivizes members to visit the Ayres Hotels and discover what makes them remarkable. "Don Ayres III of the Ayres Hotels of Southern California understands the value of a one of a kind program like Stash Rewards. "Our guests have always loved our European decor, free breakfast, and friendly service. Guest loyalty is a key component in the hospitality industry and Stash Rewards is a perfect way to acknowledge that loyalty. Offering free nights at boutique hotels throughout the U.S. and the Caribbean, they will enjoy hotels of the same quality as ours." "Ayres Hotels offer an oasis of European grandeur," said Jeff Low, CEO of Stash. "Check-in at an Ayres hotel in Orange County, LA, San Diego or the Inland Empire, moments later find yourself relaxing next to a gurgling fountain in a cobblestone courtyard straight out of Provence." Guests can easily sign up for a free account at www.stashrewards.com. Points can be earned immediately and never expire. Redemption is simple and free from rigid reward categories, and black-out dates don't exist. Additionally, Stash partner hotels provide members with exclusive travel deals. About Ayres Hotels In the hospitality business since 1985, Ayres Hotels owns and operates a unique collection of 20 custom European-style boutique hotels in prime Southern California locations. The core values of the company include caring for people, valuing teamwork and delivering results. The Ayres family has been a leader in the California residential and commercial real estate industry for more than a century. Visit the company online at www.ayreshotels.com or call 714-540-6060. http://www.ayreshotels.com/newsroom/press-release/ayres-hotels-join-stash-hotel-rewards.aspxMay 18,2011