Overlook Lodge, Stone Cottages and Cliff House Undergo Million Dollar Renovations...

Overlook Lodge, Stone Cottages and Cliff House Undergo Million Dollar
Renovations at Bear Mountain State Park

BEAR MOUNTAIN, N.Y., June 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Guest Services, Inc., a private
hospitality company dedicated to excellence in food, hotel, resort and leisure
services, is proud to announce the start of the first phase of a three million
dollar renovation project planned for the Bear Mountain Inn Complex in Bear
Mountain, New York.

In coordination with the Palisades Interstate Park Commission, Guest Services
will begin renovations in early July on the Overlook Lodge where guests will
be greeted with redesigned bathrooms, enhanced decor including beds, linens,
drapes, carpet, light fixtures and an in-room hospitality center featuring a
microwave, refrigerator and coffee program. The four Stone Cottages will
receive similar renovations in addition to a hospitality center in the
cottages' common area. The Cliff House, a scenic location ideal for small
meetings, special events and ceremonies, will receive a refinished dance
floor, enhanced decor, and a grander entrance with French doors. In addition,
the Overlook Lodge, Stone Cottages and Cliff House will receive exterior
repairs and paint. Renovations are expected to be completed by late fall.

"Lodging will still be available during the renovation period," said General
Manager Michael Morris. "Guests can expect minimal disturbances during their
visit to the park and should take full advantage of great packages and events
planned during the summer and fall months at the park."

The park has many events planned for the summer including 3rd Thursdays in
Park featuring live local bands, classic car shows every Wednesday, fireworks
scheduled for June 26th, movies under the stars on July 10th and August 14th
and the return of the annual Oktoberfest starting September 26th and 27th.

Thomas Hamilton and Associates developed the architecture and design plans and
the renovations will be completed by Fine Restoration.

A media visit is planned for Thursday, August 20 and walk-throughs can be
scheduled beginning August 1. Rendering are available upon request.

Bear Mountain Inn Complex, managed by Guest Services, Inc., offers a 24-guest
rooms at the Overlook Lodge, four stone cottages with six guest rooms in each
unit, and over 5,000 square feet of meeting and event space at the Overlook
Lodge, Cliff House and Merry-Go-Round Pavilion. Activities for all ages and
interests abound onsite with boat rentals, playing fields, picnic groves,
swimming pool, nature trails, Trailside Museum and Zoo, Perkins Tower, and
Merry-Go-Round.

The historic Bear Mountain Inn is currently undergoing extensive renovation to
bring it back to its original splendor. At the completion of the renovations,
the Inn will offer 15 luxury suites, spa, fitness center, full-service
restaurant and lounge over 20,000 square feet of meeting and catering space,
Hiker's Lounge including a grab-and-go food concept and Hudson Valley Store
featuring park memorable and local crafts.

For more information about Bear Mountain Inn visit www.visitbearmountain.com
or please call (845)786-2731.

Guest Services, Inc. based in Fairfax, VA is a private hospitality company
dedicated to providing excellence in food, hotel, resort and leisure services.
The company and its subsidiaries have more than 3,500 employees that serve
over 25 million guests annually at more than 250 facilities nationwide. Guest
Services provides hospitality management services in a variety of markets
including museums, hotels, resorts, conference centers, government & business
dining, senior living, campus dining, specialty retail stores and restaurants.
For more information on Guest Services, please visit www.guestservices.com

SOURCE Guest Services, Inc.

Julia Taylor, Guest Services, Inc., +1-703-849-9320,
taylorj@guestservices.com