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COBBLESTONE HOTELS, LLC OPENS RUSSELLS POINT AT INDIAN LAKE, OHIO 

December 13, 2024– Neenah, WI – Cobblestone Hotels announces the opening of the Cobblestone Hotel & Suites in Russells  Point, Ohio. 

This 54-guestroom hotel is located at 211 Lincoln Boulevard in the village of Russells Point. Russells Point is one of the settlements  around the Indian Lake recreational hub in central Ohio, which is popular year-round with boaters, campers, fishermen, and outdoor  enthusiasts. The Cobblestone Hotel & Suites is minutes away from access to the lake, and it is also convenient to the Indian Lake  State Park and many local campgrounds and recreational spots.  

Downtown Russells Point is populated by vibrant small businesses and local staples, such as The Landing Tavern and Cassano’s  Pizza & Subs. Other nearby businesses and organizations include the Indian Lake Yacht Club, Spend-A-Day Marina, and Honda  Transmission Manufacturing Plant of Ohio.  

The Cobblestone Hotel & Suites – Russells Point at Indian Lake offers guests classic Cobblestone amenities like coffee and tea  makers, mini-refrigerators, microwaves, and flat-screen televisions in every room. A complimentary hot breakfast is offered each  morning, and high-speed internet access can be found throughout the hotel. Complimentary Seattle’s Best coffee is featured 24/7 in  the lobby as well as in each guestroom. Onsite services such as coin-operated guest laundry, a business center with a computer  and printer, an indoor swimming pool, and an onsite exercise facility are available for all who choose to stay Cobblestone while  visiting the Indian Lake area. 

Whether you are travelling for business or leisure, when you stay Cobblestone, you will experience the “Big City Quality…. Small  Town Values” that each location has to offer. Visit www.staycobblestone.com for reservations and more.  

Follow us on Facebook to stay up to date on all our new and upcoming locations at https://www.facebook.com/cobblestonehotels/ 

About Cobblestone Hotels  

Based in Neenah, WI Cobblestone Hotels, LLC is a leading upper-midscale hotel brand with over 164 hotels open, under  construction, or in development in 27 states. The company continues to pride itself in filling the lodging needs of communities  through its upper mid-scale new build brand. Signature amenities include high-speed Internet access, complimentary breakfast,  convenience store, fitness centers, business centers, and more.  

Cobblestone Hotels includes Cobblestone Hotels & Suites, Cobblestone Inn & Suites, Riverstone Suites, KeyWest Hotels,  Centerstone Hotels, and Boarders Inn & Suites. For development information please visit www.CobblestoneFranchising.com.  

Cobblestone Hotels offers the Cobblestone Rewards frequent stayer program where guests receive ten points for every dollar  spent, and can be redeemed as award nights, or with other redemption partners. For more information visit  www.CobblestoneRewards.com.  

Author: Elizabeth Braun | ebraun@cobblestonehotels.com

COBBLESTONE HOTELS, LLC OPENS RHINELANDER, WISCONSIN

November 22, 2024– Neenah, WI – Cobblestone Hotels announces the opening of the Cobblestone Hotel & Suites in Rhinelander, Wisconsin.

This 62-guestroom hotel is located at 735 West Kemp Street in the city of Rhinelander, which is an area well known for its beautiful Northwoods scenery and bounty of natural resources. Rhinelander has a charming downtown as well as a thriving industrial sector, which, coupled with the endless outdoor opportunities in the area, gives travelers plenty of reasons to visit the city.


Guests at the Cobblestone Hotel & Suites will find opportunities to explore this section of northcentral Wisconsin through recreation, history, and industry. The hotel is convenient to the Chequamegon-Nicolet national forest, which is a prime location for fishing, camping, biking, watersports and hiking. Rhinelander is steeped in history and even legend, with the city’s mascot being a mythical creature called the Hodag. The legend of the Hodag appears regularly throughout the city, with one major attraction being the Hodag Dome, where sports tournaments are held for the local school district and visiting teams. Businesses in Rhinelander include Ahlstrom Paper Mill, Lake States Yeast, Northwoods Distribution Services, and ABX Innovative Packaging Solutions.

The Cobblestone Hotel & Suites – Rhinelander offers guests classic Cobblestone amenities like coffee and tea makers, mini-refrigerators, microwaves, and flat-screen televisions in every room. A complimentary hot breakfast is offered each morning, and high-speed internet access can be found throughout the hotel. Complimentary Seattle’s Best coffee is featured 24/7 in the lobby as well as in each guestroom. Onsite services such as coin-operated guest laundry, a business center with a computer and printer, an indoor swimming pool, and an onsite exercise facility are available for all who choose to stay Cobblestone while visiting Rhinelander.

Whether you are travelling for business or leisure, when you stay Cobblestone, you will experience the “Big City Quality…. Small Town Values” that each location has to offer. Visit www.staycobblestone.com for reservations and more.  

Follow us on Facebook to stay up to date on all our new and upcoming locations at https://www.facebook.com/cobblestonehotels/

About Cobblestone Hotels 

Based in Neenah, WI Cobblestone Hotels, LLC is a leading upper-midscale hotel brand with over 162 hotels open, under construction, or in development in 27 states. The company continues to pride itself in filling the lodging needs of communities through its upper mid-scale new build brand. Signature amenities include high-speed Internet access, complimentary breakfast, convenience store, fitness centers, business centers, and more. 

Cobblestone Hotels includes Cobblestone Hotels & Suites, Cobblestone Inn & Suites, Riverstone Suites, and Boarders Inn & Suites. For development information please visit www.CobblestoneFranchising.com

Cobblestone Hotels offers the Cobblestone Rewards frequent stayer program where guests receive ten points for every dollar  spent, and can be redeemed as award nights, or with other redemption partners. For more information visit  www.CobblestoneRewards.com.  

Author: Elizabeth Braun | ebraun@cobblestonehotels.com 

COBBLESTONE HOTELS, LLC CELEBRATES THE GRAND OPENING OF THE COBBLESTONE HOTELS & SUITES AND WISSOTA CHOPHOUSE WICKENBURG, ARIZONA

October 30, 2024 – Neenah, WI – Cobblestone Hotels celebrated the grand opening and official ribbon cutting ceremony for their new hotel and restaurant in Wickenburg, Arizona. 

Representatives from the town of Wickenburg, members of the investment group Wickenburg Hotel Group, LLC, and members of the Cobblestone Hotels corporate team gathered alongside the community of Wickenburg to celebrate the years of pursuing this project finally coming to fruition. 

Rui Pereira, Mayor of Wickenburg, described his history with the Cobblestone brand, which he first became familiar with six years  ago when he attended one of the annual brand conferences. ”It’s been a long process, but it’s a beautiful property, it’s a great  organization to be working with” Pereira said, also sharing his pride in the town by stating that ”it takes a village to build a hotel, and  that’s what’s happened.”  

Jeremy Griesbach, President of Development for Cobblestone Hotels, shared his excitement about the expansion of the  Cobblestone brand into Arizona, with the Cobblestone Hotel & Suites and Wissota Chophouse being the first location in each brand  to open in the state. Griesbach thanked each of the teams that have been involved with the project from inception to opening day,  turning to the hotel and restaurant staff and stating that “We do appreciate everything, everything you guys do, and we look forward  to growing in Arizona”. Griesbach looks forward to pursuing future projects in the state and encouraged the crowd to spread the  word about Cobblestone Hotels with other communities they may meet in the future.  

The Cobblestone Hotel & Suites and Wissota Chophouse are located at 575 Bass Road in the town of Wickenburg. The hotel hosts  an onsite exercise facility, outdoor pool, Cobblestone Marketplace convenience store, onsite board room, and a business center.  This Cobblestone location also offers elegant onsite dining in the form of the Wissota Chophouse, where guests can enjoy craft  beers, specialty cocktails, succulent USDA Angus Beef steaks, fresh seafood, and creative sides. 

This 86-guestroom hotel boasts the consistent amenities of the Cobblestone Brand, including high-speed internet access, a  complimentary hot breakfast each morning, and 24-hour Starbucks Coffee service for all guests to enjoy. Guestrooms are perfectly  tailored to meet the needs of the modern traveler, while designed with an element of contemporary elegance. In-room amenities  include flat-screen TVs, microwaves, mini-refrigerators, in-room coffee brewers, hairdryers, iron and ironing boards, luxury linens,  and bathroom essentials. 

Whether you are travelling for business or leisure, when you stay Cobblestone Hotels, you will experience the “Big City Quality….  Small Town Values” that each location has to offer. Visit www.staycobblestone.com for reservations and more.  

To stay up to date with all of Cobblestone’s current and upcoming projects, please “like” Cobblestone Hotels on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/cobblestonehotels/ 

About Cobblestone Hotels 

Based in Neenah, WI Cobblestone Hotels, LLC is a leading upper-midscale hotel brand with over 169 hotels open, under  construction, or in development in 28 states. The company continues to pride itself in filling the lodging needs of communities  through its upper mid-scale new build brand. Signature amenities include high-speed Internet access, complimentary breakfast,  convenience store, fitness centers, business centers, and more. 

Cobblestone Hotels includes Cobblestone Hotels & Suites, Cobblestone Inn & Suites, Riverstone Suites, Boarders Inn  & Suites, Centerstone Hotels, and KeyWest Hotels. For development information please visit 

www.CobblestoneFranchising.com. 

Cobblestone Hotels offers the Cobblestone Rewards frequent stayer program where guests receive ten points for every  dollar spent, and can be redeemed as award nights, or with other redemption partners. For more information visit  www.CobblestoneRewards.com 

Author: Elizabeth Braun | ebraun@cobblestonehotels.com

COBBLESTONE HOTELS, LLC OPENS LYNDEN, WASHINGTON.

October 29, 2024– Neenah, WI – Cobblestone Hotels announces the opening of the Cobblestone Hotel & Suites in Lynden, Washington. This 68-guestroom hotel is located at 8155 Guide Meridian Road in the city of Lynden, near the major highway WA-539.

Lynden is located 15 miles North of the city of Bellingham, WA and less than 20 minutes from the United States – Canadian border. Lynden’s more rural location offers a welcome retreat for those who are looking for lodging near to many key businesses and industries, but still wanting to enjoy the pace and charm of a smaller city.

Guests at the Cobblestone Hotel & Suites will find opportunities to explore this section of northwestern Washington, through recreation, industry and history. Local businesses in the manufacturing, construction, and agricultural sectors can be found throughout the city. The Cobblestone Hotel & Suites is just minutes from downtown Lynden, which is the city’s thriving cultural center featuring entertainment and event centers such as the Claire Theatre, Jansen Art Center, Pioneer Museum, and Northwest Washington Fairgrounds. 

The Cobblestone Hotel & Suites – Lynden offers guests classic Cobblestone amenities like coffee and tea makers, mini-refrigerators, microwaves, and flat-screen televisions in every room. A complimentary hot breakfast is offered each morning, and high-speed internet access can be found throughout the hotel. Complimentary Starbucks coffee is featured 24/7 in the lobby as well as in each guestroom. Onsite services such as coin-operated guest laundry, a business center with a computer and printer, an indoor swimming pool, and an onsite exercise facility are available for all who choose to Stay Cobblestone while visiting Lynden. Guests will also be able to enjoy an unforgettable meal at the hotel’s onsite restaurant, the Wissota Chophouse, which will be opening soon on the ground floor of the hotel.

Whether you are travelling for business or leisure, when you stay Cobblestone, you will experience the “Big City Quality…. Small Town Values” that each location has to offer. Visit www.staycobblestone.com for reservations and more.  

Follow us on Facebook to stay up to date on all our new and upcoming locations at https://www.facebook.com/cobblestonehotels/

About Cobblestone Hotels 

Based in Neenah, WI Cobblestone Hotels, LLC is a leading upper-midscale hotel brand with over 165 hotels open, under construction, or in development in 28 states. The company continues to pride itself in filling the lodging needs of communities through its upper mid-scale new build brand. Signature amenities include high-speed Internet access, complimentary breakfast, convenience store, fitness centers, business centers, and more. 

Cobblestone Hotels includes Cobblestone Hotels & Suites, Cobblestone Inn & Suites, Riverstone Suites, and Boarders Inn & Suites. For development information please visit www.CobblestoneFranchising.com

Cobblestone Hotels offers the Cobblestone Rewards frequent stayer program where guests receive ten points for every dollar  spent, and can be redeemed as award nights, or with other redemption partners. For more information visit  www.CobblestoneRewards.com.  Author: Elizabeth Braun | ebraun@cobblestonehotels.com

Cobblestone deploys Stayntouch PMS

Stayntouch, a cloud hotel property management systems (PMS) and guest-centric technology provider, has entered into a new partnership with Cobblestone Hotels. Stayntouch deployed its PMS across 139 Cobblestone properties in 90 days.

“We chose Stayntouch for their outstanding customer support and dedicated team members, who remain consistently available—a quality we truly value,” said Josie Kilgore, brand president, Cobblestone Hotels. “Their cloud PMS is incredibly intuitive and comprehensive, and they’ve shown great flexibility in developing new features tailored to our needs. Stayntouch’s multi-property features and wide range of integrations give us the confidence to expand our tech strategy and roll out new technologies across our portfolio. Plus, their creation of a rate strategy module based on our request is a game-changer. We’re truly excited about teaming up with Stayntouch!”

Jacob Messina, CEO, Stayntouch, added, “We’re excited to announce our partnership with Cobblestone Hotels and are proud to have their portfolio live with our cloud PMS in record time. We look forward to growing together as they continue to expand rapidly. At Stayntouch, we understand the unique challenges faced by hotel chains like Cobblestone, which is why we’ve tailored our solutions to meet their specific needs. This collaboration underscores our commitment to innovation, delivering cutting-edge solutions that not only enhance operational efficiency but also drive incremental revenue for owners and operators. We prioritize understanding their needs, delivering consistently, and fostering trust as a reliable partner.”

HM on Location: Cobblestone focuses on growth, improvements

NASHVILLE — Cobblestone Hotels kicked off its 2024 conference at the Renaissance Hotel this weekend with words of assurance from President of Development Jeremy Griesbach: Contrary to rumors, he said, the small brand of 158 properties is not being acquired by a larger company. Griesbach emphasized this point by holding up a large “Not For Sale” sign to cheers from the crowd of approximately 350 attendees. “People are often afraid to ask questions of myself when they hear these things,” he said, and encouraged the franchisees and managers in the room to contact the brand’s leadership if they hear rumors about the Neenah, Wis.-based company’s future.

Cobblestone currently has 158 hotels open, another 10 under active construction and more than 30 in its pipeline. While the company is gaining ground in new markets, Griesbach emphasized that its mission of focusing on small towns is still a priority. “If we just stick in the 28 states we’re in right now and work on infill, we’ve got enough projects that probably last us about 140 years—and that should get me close to my retirement,” he quipped.

Beyond small towns, Griesbach said Cobblestone would also focus on maintaining the small-company mindset and corporate culture the late founder and CEO Brian Wogernese envisioned. “He prepared us to continue moving forward, to grow the brand, to develop core brand strategies,” Griesbach said of Wogernese, who died in late 2022. “With everything he’s taught us, we’re at least 95 percent of the time doing what Brian would have done.”

New Brand, New Prototypes

One of Wogernese’s final projects was Cobblestone’s Riverstone Suites extended-stay brand, which made its debut last month in Chippewa Falls, Wis. The four-story hotel has 58 suite-style rooms with full kitchens, while public spaces include laundry facilities, a fitness center and a self-serve convenience store.

Instead of seeking franchisees to take a chance on the new brand, the Cobblestone team decided to make the debut Riverstone a corporate-owned property. “When we come up with new concepts and new ideas, we’re going to spend our money and our time testing it and learning it and figuring it out before we roll it out,” Griesbach said. “There’s a lot of opportunity and potential for this brand as we get our arms wrapped around it and start to take it to market.”

Brand President Josie Kilgore agreed: “We’re really researching the markets and seeing what’s going to work in each one,” she said of the project.

As the company adjusts its prototypes across its brands, it has settled on room counts, with 45 rooms being the smallest number of rooms available while 86 is the largest for its Main Street model.

Property Improvements

Now that the Cobblestone brand is 16 years old, Griesbach said it was ready to mature in certain ways. Many of its hotels are between eight and 12 years old—or even older, he noted. “They need some love. They need investment.” To that end, the corporate team plans to be “really firm” on property improvement plans in the coming years, he continued. “We’re going to do everything we can to work with [the] franchisees, but if they’re not willing to reinvest in it, we are not going to risk our brand and standards and the image of what the Cobblestone brand has built over the last 16 years.”

The company is planning to build between 10 and 15 new hotels per year, Griesbach said—but he also acknowledged that requiring PIPs and adherence to brand standards could mean more properties leave the system. Cobblestone lost four hotels in the last year, and Griesbach cautioned that the number might grow as the brand matures. Anticipating that some owners might protest the requirements, Griesbach emphasized that they need to reinvest in their hotels to keep guests coming back. “Keep trying to get better,” he urged the crowd. “We’re going to do everything we can to make sure we maintain the brand consistency of Cobblestone.”

Kilgore, in turn, noted that some owners have proactively begun updating their hotels, making PIPs unnecessary. “We’re going to want to be smart about it,” Griesbach said of the PIP requirements and strategies.

New Partnership

A notable new development is Cobblestone’s affiliation with hospitality tech company Stayntouch for the company’s new property-management system. Kilgore noted that some properties had been using three different systems for different departments. “The integration ability with our previous vendor was extremely limited,” she said. Using one system, however, would consolidate all responsibilities.

The company began rolling out Stayntouch to its properties in May, and within the first 90 days, 135 hotels had installed it, with Stayntouch covering all of the initial costs. The collaboration will create new opportunities for owners as new hotels open, Kilgore added, noting that the debut Riverstone will get a check-in kiosk through the partnership.

Currently, Griesbach calculated that Cobblestone has 8,100 rooms across its portfolio thus far. The leadership team is aiming to reach 10,000 by 2027.

COBBLESTONE HOTELS, LLC CELEBRATED THEIR ANNUAL BRAND CONFERENCE IN MUSIC  CITY – NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE 

October 1, 2024 – Neenah, WI – Hotel ownership, investors, operators, general managers, and Cobblestone Hotels leadership gathered at the Renaissance Hotel – Nashville on September 28th and 29th to celebrate another successful year for the Cobblestone brand. 2024 brought significant changes,  including the addition of 6 new hotels to the franchise and the launch of the new Riverstone Suites brand.  Another major focus was the property management system change that was implemented across 139  properties since May of this year. Though there was a large emphasis on managing and expecting change throughout many of the franchise-led presentations, another major focus revolved around the brand’s desire not to stray from the tried-and-true formula that has made it so successful today, namely the principle of “Big City Quality…Small Town Values” that Cobblestone was founded on.  

ADDRESSING THE RUMORS 

Jeremy Griesbach, President of Development for Cobblestone Hotels, shared a segment with Brand President Josie Kilgore on Saturday, where he addressed rumors related to Cobblestone being bought out by a larger chain. Jeremy assured the crowd that these rumors were absolutely unfounded, a point he drove home by bringing out a large “Not For Sale” sign during his speech. Griesbach emphasized that the franchise is being kept alive and well by a dedicated core group of people, and that there is no intention of that changing. Griesbach underscored that the growth of the brand is not slowing, by introducing 25  active projects that are in the pipeline for the coming years, including the potential to expand into 2 new states. While the brand has faced major challenges in recent years, including the loss of their founder and  CEO Brian Wogernese in October of 2022, the passion for forwarding the development of small-town America through lodging continues to drive Cobblestone’s leadership into the future, with no signs of stopping. 

GROWING THE RIGHT WAY 

While growth remains a major focus of the hotel chain, another central theme throughout Cobblestone’s presentations was on growing the right way. This comes in the form of maintaining the culture of the brand, which centers around doing everything possible to ensure the success of the hotels that hold their flag, from the initial development phase to beyond opening day. While Griesbach introduced exciting statistics related to growth, he also cautioned that numbers are not the most important thing to the brand right now, and that turning inward to ensure that the hotels that are currently operating are doing so optimally will be a major focus in 2025 and beyond. “Change is guaranteed” Griesbach said, referring to change in markets, interest rates, technology, construction and operation costs, and staffing considerations. However, Cobblestone plans to tackle these challenges by improving conditions at established hotels, strengthening brand standards, and pursuing projects in states that currently house  Cobblestones to increase brand recognition and grow from within. 

Josie Kilgore, Cobblestone Hotels Brand President, addressed the brand’s intention to improve the current conditions at the open properties by approaching quality assurance inspections with a renewed energy, becoming more actively involved in facilitating Property Improvement Plans for those locations that need them, and tightening up expectations related to brand standards to further differentiate the Cobblestone franchise from its competitors. Kilgore also shared that the brand is actively pursuing technologies that can alleviate the burden on hotels posted by staffing issues, including being open to exploring artificial intelligence options in hospitality and strategically partnering with companies that provide creative technological solutions to common problems related to providing excellent customer service in an ever-changing environment. 

STAYNTOUCH PARTNERSHIP 

A major change that took place brand wide this year was the transition to the Stayntouch property management system. The successful conversion of 135 properties over 90 days, and 139 properties total,  has been the major focus for the brand throughout Q3. The partnership with Stayntouch represents  Cobblestone’s ambition to remain proactive when it comes to finding creative solutions to problems in a constantly changing world, and to better cater to guest preferences as well as franchisee needs. The number of Stayntouch’s integration partners as well as their willingness to forge new partnerships on an individualized basis for their customers were major reasons that Cobblestone was attracted to this property management system in the first place. While Cobblestone is adamant about sticking to its roots when it comes to culture and business strategy, the franchise’s leadership is also fully aware that growth is not possible without change, and the Stayntouch partnership is a step forward in that regard.  

2023 BRAND AWARDS 

Each year, the conference concludes with an awards ceremony that recognizes the standout individuals and hotels who were examples of excellence throughout the past year. The entire brand gets the chance to vote on these award recipients, who are announced during this final event of the annual gathering.  Winners of the 2023 Cobblestone Brand Awards include 

Investor of the Year: Nicole Lemens, Cobblestone Hotel & Suites – Little Chute and Cobblestone Inn &  Suites – Fremont 

General Manager of the Year: Melissa Mueller, Cobblestone Hotel & Suites – De Pere Employee of the Year: Glenda Ellis, Cobblestone Inn & Suites – Cambridge 

Property of the Year: Cobblestone Hotel & Suites – Little Chute 

Top Ten Guest Experience Award Recipients 

• Cobblestone Inn & Suites – Yuma 

• Cobblestone Inn & Suites – Ord 

• Cobblestone Inn & Suites – Maryville 

• Cobblestone Inn & Suites – Lamoni 

• Cobblestone Hotel & Suites – Knoxville 

• Cobblestone Hotel & Suites – Andrews 

• Cobblestone Inn & Suites – Pine Bluffs 

• Cobblestone Inn & Suites – Soda Springs 

• Cobblestone Hotel & Suites – McCook 

• Cobblestone Inn & Suites – Manchester 

Top Five Cobblestone Rewards Recognition Awards Recipients 

• Cobblestone Hotel & Suites – Two Rivers 

• Cobblestone Inn & Suites – Ashland 

• Cobblestone Inn & Suites – St. Marys 

• Cobblestone Inn & Suites – Soda Springs 

• Cobblestone Hotel & Suites – De Pere

These recipients will be recognized for their achievement with plaques to be displayed onsite at their properties. If your travels take you to any of these cities, be sure to stop by and say congratulations!  

About Cobblestone Hotels 

Based in Neenah, WI Cobblestone Hotels, LLC is a leading upper-midscale hotel brand with over  165 hotels open, under construction, or in development in 28 states. The company continues to pride itself in filling the lodging needs of communities through its upper mid-scale new build brand. Signature amenities include high-speed Internet access, complimentary breakfast, convenience store, fitness centers, business centers, and more. 

Cobblestone Hotels includes Cobblestone Hotels & Suites, Cobblestone Inn & Suites, Riverstone Suites,  Boarders Inn & Suites, Centerstone Hotels, and KeyWest Hotels. For development information please visit www.CobblestoneFranchising.com

Cobblestone Hotels offers the Cobblestone Rewards frequent stayer program where guests receive ten points for every dollar spent, and can be redeemed as award nights, or with other redemption partners.  For more information visit www.CobblestoneRewards.com 

Author/Contact: Elizabeth Braun ebraun@cobblestonehotels.com

COBBLESTONE HOTELS, LLC CELEBRATES THE GRAND OPENING OF THE RIVERSTONE SUITES IN CHIPPEWA FALLS,  WISCONSIN 

September 17, 2024– Neenah, WI – Cobblestone Hotels announces the grand opening and official ribbon cutting of the Riverstone Suites in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. The community of Chippewa Falls gathered to officially welcome Riverstone to the city. Attendees included members of the Wogernese family, representatives of the City of Chippewa Falls, representatives from the Chippewa Falls Area Chamber of Commerce, and representatives from the Cobblestone Hotels corporate team. Many speakers present at the ceremony shared their enthusiasm about the growth that the addition of this hotel represents for Chippewa County, in terms of supporting local businesses, keeping visitors in the city when they travel for business or events, and generating tax dollars that will be poured back into promoting growth for the city and the surrounding Chippewa County. Jamie Lee Brand, Market President of Northwestern  Bank, shared his support for the Riverstone when he stated, “The hotel will have a lasting effect on the community for a long time to come”. 

The completion of this project also marks a milestone for the Cobblestone brand, and represents a vision brought to reality for the  Wogernese family, who have deep ties within the community. The Riverstone is the first of its kind for the Cobblestone Brand and was one of the late founder Brian Wogernese’s final initiatives. Jeremy Griesbach, President of Development for Cobblestone  Hotels, stated “We’re very proud to be here and share this with yourselves and with the community of Chippewa Falls” Speaking o f  the late owner, Griesbach shared “Thought a lot on the drive over here today on what Brian would want to say… The first thing that popped into my head when I was thinking about that was seeing him stand up here with a smile on his face”.  

This 58-guestroom hotel caters to all travelers, but especially to those who are in need of extended stay lodging. Riverstone’s suite style rooms feature expanded living spaces, kitchenettes, and plenty of soft and hard seating options. Each kitchenette features amenities such as a full-sized refrigerator, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher, and storage cabinets. All guests will appreciate access to a coin-operated guest laundry room, fitness center, and expanded self-serve convenience store. Onsite parking and high-speed wireless internet connection are also offered complimentary to all guests.  

Whether you are travelling for business or leisure, when you stay Cobblestone, you will experience the “Big City Quality…. Small  Town Values” that each location has to offer. Visit www.staycobblestone.com for reservations and more.  

Follow us on Facebook to stay up to date on all our new and upcoming locations at https://www.facebook.com/cobblestonehotels/ 

About Cobblestone Hotels  

Based in Neenah, WI Cobblestone Hotels, LLC is a leading upper-midscale hotel brand with over 165 hotels open, under construction, or in development in 28 states. The company continues to pride itself in filling the lodging needs of communities through its upper mid-scale new build brand. Signature amenities include high-speed Internet access, complimentary breakfast,  convenience store, fitness centers, business centers, and more.  

Cobblestone Hotels includes Cobblestone Hotels & Suites, Cobblestone Inn & Suites, Riverstone Suites, and Boarders Inn & Suites.  For development information please visit www.CobblestoneFranchising.com.  

Cobblestone Hotels offers the Cobblestone Rewards frequent stayer program where guests receive ten points for every dollar spent,  and can be redeemed as award nights, or with other redemption partners. For more information visit  www.CobblestoneRewards.com.

Contact: marketing@staycobblestone.com

COBBLESTONE HOTELS, LLC CELEBRATES THE OPENING OF THE FIRST HOTEL FOR THE RIVERSTONE SUITES  BRAND IN CHIPPEWA FALLS, WISCONSIN 

September 12, 2024– Neenah, WI – Cobblestone Hotels announces the opening of the  Riverstone Suites in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. This is the first location for the  Riverstone Suites extended stay brand, which was launched by Cobblestone Hotels at their annual conference in 2023. This 58-guestroom hotel is located at 1413 Chippewa  Crossing Boulevard in the city of Chippewa Falls. The hotel is convenient to WI-29, and is within 15 miles of Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  Guests at the Riverstone Suites will find opportunities to explore this section of western  Wisconsin through nature, industry and history. Chippewa county is known for its natural beauty, and the hotel’s proximity to Lake Wissota, Lake Wissota State Park and the  Chippewa River provides ample opportunities for visitors to enjoy the outdoors in a variety of ways. Other key area attractions include the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company, the  Heyde Center for the Arts, and the Northern Wisconsin State Fairgrounds.  Key area businesses include TTM Technologies, Silicon Graphics International,  Chippewa River Industries, Mason Companies Inc, and Premium Waters. Major industries in the Chippewa Falls area include technology, manufacturing, education, and healthcare. The nearest major university is the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire, which is under 20 minutes from Riverstone Suites. Travelers coming to Chippewa Falls  for both business and leisure will find the Riverstone convenient to everything that the area has to offer.  

Riverstone Suites caters to all travelers, but especially to those who are in need of extended stay lodging. Riverstone’s suite-style rooms feature expanded living spaces, kitchenettes, and plenty of soft and hard seating options. Each kitchenette features amenities such as a full-sized refrigerator, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher, and storage cabinets. All guests will appreciate access to a coin-operated guest laundry room, fitness center, and expanded self-serve convenience store. Onsite parking and high-speed  wireless internet connection are also offered complimentary to all guests.  

Whether you are travelling for business or leisure, when you stay Cobblestone, you will experience the “Big City Quality…. Small  Town Values” that each location has to offer. Visit www.staycobblestone.com for reservations and more.  

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About Cobblestone Hotels  

Based in Neenah, WI Cobblestone Hotels, LLC is a leading upper-midscale hotel brand with over 165 hotels open, under  construction, or in development in 28 states. The company continues to pride itself in filling the lodging needs of communities  through its upper mid-scale new build brand. Signature amenities include high-speed Internet access, complimentary breakfast,  convenience store, fitness centers, business centers, and more.  

Cobblestone Hotels includes Cobblestone Hotels & Suites, Cobblestone Inn & Suites, Riverstone Suites, and Boarders Inn & Suites.  For development information please visit www.CobblestoneFranchising.com.  

Cobblestone Hotels offers the Cobblestone Rewards frequent stayer program where guests receive ten points for every dollar spent,  and can be redeemed as award nights, or with other redemption partners. For more information visit  www.CobblestoneRewards.com.

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COBBLESTONE HOTEL, LLC CELEBRATES THE GRAND OPENING OF THE COBBLESTONE HOTEL & SUITES IN DENMARK, WISCONSIN.

September 12, 2024 – Neenah, WI – Cobblestone Hotels celebrated the grand opening and official ribbon cutting ceremony for their new hotel in Denmark, Wisconsin.

Members of the community gathered alongside key players who brought this project to fruition to celebrate the addition of this hotel to the village of Denmark. In attendance were representatives from the Village of Denmark, Discover Green Bay, JCW Development, WDS Construction, and members of the Cobblestone Hotels corporate team. 

Susan Sellner, Denmark Village President, took a moment to share her vision for the future of the hotel in the community, stating that “Cobblestone is giving us a chance to show visitors our area and village”. Denmark is central to many key area businesses, event venues, and recreational opportunities. The village is just a short drive from the major city of Green Bay, which hosts a multitude of large events throughout the year. 


Brad Toll, President and CEO of Discover Green Bay, expressed a similar sentiment about the future of the village when he said “You’ve got a fantastic tourism community here in Denmark”, noting that the hotel will provide an attractive lodging option for visitors coming to the area for the upcoming 2025 NFL draft, local sports events, and events held at the newly constructed Expo Hall in nearby Green Bay. 

Jeremy Griesbach, President of Development with Cobblestone Hotels, shared his excitement about the partnership between Cobblestone Hotels and the village of Denmark when he said “It is very exciting to see communities like Denmark grow and prosper”. Griesbach stated “Like everybody says, I think the Cobblestone hotel here will really be a big piece of that, to keep more people here and supporting more of that local business”.

This 54-guestroom hotel boasts the consistent amenities of the Cobblestone Brand, including high-speed internet access, a complimentary hot breakfast each morning, and 24-hour Seattle’s Best Coffee service for all guests to enjoy. Guestrooms are perfectly tailored to meet the needs of the modern traveler, while designed with an element of contemporary elegance. In-room amenities include flat-screen TVs, microwaves, mini-refrigerators, in-room coffee brewers, hairdryers, iron and ironing boards, sturdy desks, luxury linens, and bathroom essentials.

The Cobblestone Hotel & Suites hosts an onsite exercise facility, indoor pool, 24-hour Cobblestone Marketplace convenience store, complimentary onsite parking, and a business center. This Cobblestone location also features a meeting room that is available to rent for social and corporate events.

Whether you are travelling for business or leisure, when you stay Cobblestone, you will experience the “Big City Quality…. Small Town Values” that each location has to offer. Visit www.staycobblestone.com for reservations and more. 

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About Cobblestone Hotels

Based in Neenah, WI Cobblestone Hotels, LLC is a leading upper-midscale hotel brand with over 165  hotels open, under construction, or in development in 28 states. The company continues to pride itself in filling the lodging needs of communities through its upper mid-scale new build brand. Signature amenities include high-speed Internet access, complimentary breakfast, convenience store, fitness centers, business centers, and more.

Cobblestone Hotels includes Cobblestone Hotels & Suites, Cobblestone Inn & Suites, Riverstone Suites, Boarders Inn & Suites, Centerstone Hotels, and KeyWest Hotels. For development information please visit www.CobblestoneFranchising.com.

Cobblestone Hotels offers the Cobblestone Rewards frequent stayer program where guests receive ten points for every dollar spent, and can be redeemed as award nights, or with other redemption partners. For more information visit www.CobblestoneRewards.com

Contact: marketing@staycobblestone.com