Cambria’s Waterfront Project Breaks Ground

ROCKVILLE, MD—Choice Hotels International Inc. along with Pinnacle Hospitality Group and The Wankawala Organization broke ground on the Cambria Hotel Ocean City. Located at 309 North 1st St., the 133-room property is slated to open in summer of 2019.

The Cambria Hotel Ocean City property will have spacious guestrooms with private balconies overlooking the Isle of Wight Bay, an indoor/outdoor infinity pool, poolside cabanas, tiki bar, outdoor fire pits, local art collections, 2,200 sq. ft. of multi-function meeting space, a business center and rooftop restaurant/bar with views of Assateague Island, Isle of Wight Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.

There’s also an outdoor recreational area and a fitness center. F&B offerings include contemporary onsite dining, serving a menu comprised of area specialties, signature cocktails and local craft beers as well as grab-and-go salads and sandwiches. Proximate to the beach and boardwalk, which spans three miles through downtown with boutique shops, restaurants, bars, and attractions.

“The groundbreaking of the Cambria Hotel Ocean City property represents another important milestone for the brand, as we continue to seek opportunities in markets that provide the distinct upscale and cultural experiences modern travelers desire, such as those offered in the vibrant beach town of Ocean City,” said Janis Cannon, SVP of upscale brands at Choice Hotels. “Pinnacle Hospitality Group, with expertise in beachfront development, and The Wankawala Organization, a tremendous hotel management company, are the perfect teammates for this venture.”