Dolce Hotels & Resorts is set to further expand its growing portfolio after being named manager of The Thayer Hotel, a 149 bedroom historic hotel and meeting centre on the grounds of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York.

Constructed in 1926 to accommodate Military Academy personnel and their guests, The Thayer Hotel features 10 function rooms totalling more than 15,000 square feet which can accommodate groups of 15 to 300 for corporate retreats, training, seminars, teambuilding and weddings. The hotel�s amenities also include a full service restaurant, an elegant sports lounge, and fitness room.

The hotel, which underwent a $26 million restoration in 1999 and additional renovations in 2003 and 2004, is named for U.S. Army Col. Sylvanus Thayer, "the father of the Military Academy," who served as its superintendent from 1817 to 1833.

The Gothic Revival style building, designed by Caughey and Evans of New York, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Its granite, crenellated facade and towers give the impression of a medieval fortress rising from the hillside. The interior carries on the theme with polished wood, leaded glass, and marble and stone ornamentation.

�We are honoured to partner with The Thayer Hotel, which becomes the 25th property in our growing collection of upscale hotels, resorts and conference hotels in North America and Europe,� said Steven A. Rudnitsky, Dolce President and Chief Executive Officer.

Steven adds: �We look forward to collaborating with the owners to achieve their vision for this historic treasure�.

Building on its longstanding association with educational institutions and historic properties, The Thayer is Dolce�s sixth property to be affiliated with an educational institution, joining the IVEY ING Leadership Centre, Toronto, the IVEY Spencer Leadership Centre, London, Ontario, the IBM Learning Centre, Armonk, N.Y., the GE Leadership Development Centre, Ossining, N.Y. and Aspen Meadows Resort, which serves as the Colorado campus of The Aspen Institute.

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About Dolce Hotels and Resorts:

Dolce Hotels and Resorts, formerly Dolce International, is a unique global hospitality company specialising in delivering an exceptional meetings experience by providing the most hospitable environments for people to meet and learn. Whether for business or leisure, distinctive elements inspire the most productive meetings, events and celebrated experiences. Dolce integrates superior cuisine and amenities, facilities with state of the art technology, and a community of passionate, intuitive associates to remain at the forefront of the hospitality industry with 25 unique properties in the U.S., Canada and Europe.

Dolce�s Hotel and Resort portfolio includes properties such as Dolce Chantilly in the Paris area, Dolce Fr�gate Provence, Dolce La Hulpe near Brussels, Dolce Bad Nauheim near Frankfurt, Dolce Sitges in the Barcelona area and Dolce Hayes Mansion in San Jose, California. The company�s Conference Hotels feature properties such as Dolce BallhausForum Munich, IBM Palisades Centre in Palisades, N.Y., American Airlines Training & Conference Centre in Fort Worth, Texas and The William F. Bolger Centre in Potomac, Md. Every property meets International Association of Conference Centres standards and is equally lauded by organisations such as AAA, Mobil, MICHELIN � guide 2009 and Meeting Professionals International. Well-suited for leisure travellers, many Dolce destinations offer spas, championship golf courses and workout facilities. Founded in 1981 by Chairman, Andy Dolce, the company is headquartered in Montvale, New Jersey and Paris, France. Majority-owned by Broadreach Capital Partners, Dolce has approximately 4,000 employees worldwide. Visit www.dolce.com.

For further information, high resolution images, interviews and visits to any of the Dolce properties can be arranged by speaking with:

Philippa Martin Account Executive Davies Tanner T: +44 (0)1892 619100 E: Philippa.martin@daviestanner.co.uk