Waterford names new GM of the Fairfield Inn & Suites Boca Raton, Fla.

Waterford Hotel Group appointed Deon Weathers to GM of the 119-room Fairfield Inn & Suites in Boca Raton, Fla. Fairfield Inn & Suites Boca is managed by Waterford Hotel Group, a national hotel and convention center management firm located in Waterford, Conn.

Deon Weathers

In his new role as GM, Weathers is responsible for all of the hotel’s operations, sales, administration and human resources. Weathers comes to Waterford Hotel Group with more than 10 years of experience. Previously, he served as business development manager for Marriott International where he received the Golden Circle Award for sales performance. Additionally, he has held numerous management level positions and, most recently, was the GM of at the Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott in Tallahassee, Fla.

”We are excited to bring Deon onboard at the Fairfield Inn & Suites in Boca Raton,” Rob Winchester, president and COO of Waterford Hotel Group, said in a statement. “Deon’s wealth of experience with the Marriott brand, combined with his engaging personality and hands-on leadership approach, makes him the perfect choice for leading our Boca Raton team.”

The Fairfield Inn & Suites Boca Raton is located at Boca Raton Airport in the Palm Beach County area of South Florida. The hotel is within driving distance to Palm Beach International Airport, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport and Miami International Airport, as well as several nearby beaches including Deerfield Beach and Delray Beach.

The hotel includes 95 guestrooms, 24 suites, a fitness center, an outdoor swimming pool, a whirlpool, complimentary breakfast, free internet access and meeting space. The hotel is pet and motorcoach friendly, and a member of the Marriott family of hotels, allowing guests to earn points toward the Marriott Rewards Program.