Cobblestone Hotels and the City of Knoxville are pleased to announce that ground breaking for the first Cobblestone Hotel & Suites in Iowa took place today. “Cobblestone Hotels is excited to enter the Knoxville market. We hope the quality lodging we offer will attract those who seek lodging elsewhere, and to retain that business for the Knoxville area. We will strive to be an asset to Knoxville’s many businesses and tourists.”said Jeremy Griesbach, the Vice President of Development of Cobblestone Hotels.”

Located at 1212 Eric Drive the Cobblestone Hotel & Suites features a pool and whirlpool, and 36 guest rooms. Rooms include amenities such as a microwave and refrigerator, coffee service, free high speed internet, flat panel televisions and DVD Players, and more! Also featured at the Cobblestone Hotel & Suites are exercise equipment, guest laundry facilities, and a convenience store. Cobblestone Hotel & Suites provides daily for their guests a complimentary hot breakfast bar and weekday newspaper. Grand opening for the Cobblestone Hotel & Suites is expected for fall of 2012.

Owned/Operated by the Knoxville Hotel Group, the Cobblestone Hotel & Suites is conveniently located near IA-92 and the Knoxville Municipal Airport. Guests of the Cobblestone Hotel & Suites will be surrounded by all that Knoxville has to offer. Roughly thirty miles from Des Moines, Knoxville offers activities/attractions such as the Knoxville Raceway, Lake Red Rock (located close by, offering outdoor recreation), and the Knoxville Recreation Center which offers swimming, tennis, and more! To find out more information on the Knoxville Recreation Center and the City of Knoxville, visit www.knoxville-iowa.com.