About Fort Wood Hotels!
Since 1999 Fort Wood Hotels has been serving guests and our communities in and around the Fort Leonard Wood area with Award Winning Hotels. Great brands, great locations, and a never ending focus on improving operations define who we are. We are determined to continue investing in our hotels. We listen to our guest and respond to their needs.
You will not find higher quality hotels at a better value in our area. We absolutely guarantee satisfaction. This is why our hotels consistently earn top awards. It all comes back to giving the guest what they want. When you stay at one of Fort Wood Hotels by Ehrhardt Properties, you will realize we take our mission very seriously!
Staying for a day … a week … or a month? We’ve got you covered!
- Serving Our Community
- Our Fort Wood Hotel Values
- The Fort Wood Hotels Difference
- Awards & Accomplishments
SERVING THE ST. ROBERT & FORT LEONARD WOOD COMMUNITIES
The team at Fort Wood Hotels believes strongly in giving back to our local community and to our military heroes. As a company, we support each of the following organizations and community efforts
“Our Purpose: We serve our guests, our community and each other.”
- Association of the United States Army (AUSA)
- Armed Services YMCA (ASYMCA)
- Army Engineer Association
- Chemical Corps Regimental Association
- Military Police Regimental Association (MPRA)
- Missouri Travel Council
- Pulaski County Growth Alliance
- Pulaski County Travel Board
- Pulaski County Humane Society and Animal Shelter
- America Cancer Society/Pulaski Relay for LIfe
- Waynesville St Robert Chamber Of Commerce
- Committee of 50
- Pulaski County Tourism Bureau
- Pulaski County Rotary Club
- Phelps for the Fort
- Friends of the Fort
- Missouri Hotel and Lodging Association (MH&LA)
- American Hotel and Lodging Association (AH&LA)
- Good Samaritan Resource Center/Genesis House
- Lebanon Area Chamber of Commerce
- Sustainable Ozarks Partnership
Various Other Worthwhile Organizations and Causes
OUR FORT WOOD HOTEL VALUES
- We are family.
We have mutual respect. We are supportive. We are loyal. - We are selfless servants.
We are empathetic. We are generous. We are humble. - We own it.
We do the right thing. We get it done. We take pride in our work. - We will straight talk.
We are transparent. We get to the point. We are coachable. - We have fun.
We laugh. We love. We are balanced.
THE FORT WOOD HOTELS DIFFERENCE
Fort Wood Hotels originally was established as Ehrhardt Properties by Spike and Steve Ehrhardt, a father-son company that epitomize success on a foundation of values, hard work, and treating employees fairly. In 1998 the Ehrhardt’s started their footprint at Fort Leonard Wood just as the Military Police and Chemical Schools started their moves from Fort McClellan, Alabama.
In February 1999, Fort Wood Hotels opened a 70 room Comfort Inn, which is a flagship member of Choice Hotel family of brands. In addition to the most modern of amenities including a 24 heated indoor salt water pool, hot breakfast, 24 hour business center and fitness center, this unique “Modern Rustic” lodge was completely renovated in 2018 and now features upgraded amenities including granite counter tops and marble bath surrounds. In room microwaves, refrigerators and both wired and wireless (Wi-Fi) internet keep our guests comfortable and coming back. Since opening in 1999, the Comfort Inn has received the prestigious “Gold Award” 5 years’ times (Top 10%) and the prestigious Platinum Award (Top 5%) for two years. The hotel continues to strive for award winning quality, service, and cleanliness on a daily basis.
In October 2000, Fort Wood Hotels opened its second hotel in St. Robert. The Hampton Inn is a member of the Hilton family of brands offering numerous membership perks that create a loyal following. Located next door to our Comfort Inn, this 79-room hotel and conference facility features a modern décor. The Conference Center accommodates up to 150 people for meetings and banquets. The Hampton Inn has been honored as a “Lighthouse” property, ranking in the top 2% of all Hampton Inns. It has proven to be an excellent addition to our hotel family! You will enjoy the complete new, refreshed look with the remodel completed in 2022.
Our Fairfield Inn by Marriot Hotel was purchased in March 2002. This 79-room property opened in the spring of 1998. It was the first new hotel in the area since the early 1990’s. The Fairfield Inn by Marriott was completely remodeled in early 2015 and features spacious guest rooms, well-lit desks, and the most modern of amenities. Step inside and you will see a professional, clean appearance and we are excited to be starting a new remodel this year, as well.
Candlewood Suites, an Intercontinental Hotel Group hotel, is the fourth property in St. Robert/Fort Leonard Wood. It was the first extended stay property in the area featuring a complete kitchen in every one of its 74 rooms. Built to accommodate guests staying weeks at a time, this hotel also features a business center, free guest laundry, a fitness center, and the “Candlewood Cupboard”, a convenience store inside of the hotel! This Candlewood Suites has been an award winner every year since it opened, including a Newcomer Award, and 7-time Torchbearer Award winner. This Hotel ranks in the top ten in its brand and stands high in the crowd.
Our fifth hotel in the market opened July 2005. The MainStay Suites, a Choice Hotel brand, is an extended stay hotel with fully equipped kitchens in every one of its 77 rooms. This hotel also showcases an outdoor pool and breakfast. Operationally it started out with a bang as a Platinum Award winner in its 1st year and has continually held Platinum or Gold Awards every year. MainStay Suites also has won Hotel of the Year 4 years and runner up 5 years. Our award winning property has ranked #1 of all Mainstay’s for multiple years.
Rick Morris operates all five of our properties on a daily basis. Rick joined the company in April 2007 as our Director of Operations. He has a passion for serving and believes that by creating a great culture where teams are resourced, empowered and understand their roles in serving our guests, our teams and our communities that we will continue to be Award Winning Hotels. Rick served 23 years in the United States Army and retired as a Command Sergeant Major. His high energy, positive style of leadership will inspire you to reach high and achieve great things. He also believes that “If your Presence doesn’t make a difference-Your Absence probably won’t either”. Rick is a Certified Hotel Administrator (CHA) and he has completed his Bachelor of Arts Degree in General Studies from Columbia College. After traveling the world himself, he now helps our hotels serve our guests from all over the world.
The hotels are located in the newest development along St. Robert Boulevard adjacent to Interstate 44. Restaurants and shopping are within walking distance and Fort Leonard Wood is only three short miles from our front doors.
“Our Purpose: We serve our guests, our community and each other.”
Many other factors contribute to our success. Great brands, great locations, and a never-ending focus on improving operations define who we are. We are determined to continue investing in our hotels. We listen to our guests and respond to their needs. You will not find a higher quality hotels at a better value in our area. We absolutely guarantee satisfaction. This is why our hotels consistently earn top awards. It all comes back to giving the guest what they want. When you stay at one of Fort Wood Hotels by Ehrhardt Properties, you will realize we take our mission very seriously!
AWARDS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Hampton Inn Awards
- 2003, 2004, 2005 Circle of Excellence
- 2006, 2012, 2013, 2014 Wall of Fame
- 2007 Lighthouse Award
- 2008 Circle of Excellence
- 2013 WOW Award
Explanation of Awards:
- Wall of Fame – Top 15% of Brand
- Circle of Excellence – Top 10% of Brand
- Lighthouse Award – Top 5% of Brand
Candlewood Suites
- 2005 Newcomer of the Year
- 2006, 2015 Quality of Excellence Award
- 2007 #1 Guest Survey Award
- 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016 Torchbearer Award
- 2008 Housekeeper of the Year (Lisa Vogt)
- 2008 Top Hat Award
- 2009 General Manager of the Year (Marsha Mercer)
- 2009, 2013 Maintenance Engineer of the Year (Randall Willis)
Fairfield by Marriott
- 4 time White Diamond Award
- 9 time Blue Diamond Award
- 1999 Winners Circle Award
- 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 Court of Champions Award
- 2003, 2004, 2005 Gold Award Winner
- 2015 Silver Award Winner
Mainstay Suites
- 2008, 2013, 2014, 2015 Hotel of the Year
- 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2016 Hotel of the Year Finalist
- 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015 Platinum Award Winner
- 2011, 2012, 2016 Gold Award Winner
- 2018, 2019 Choice Owners Council Property of Excellence
Explanation of Awards:
- Platinum Award Winner – Top 3% of all Choice Hotels International hotels
- Gold Award Winner – Top 10% of all Choice Hotels International hotels
Comfort Inn
- 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2019 Gold Award
- 2007, 2008, 2009, 2021 Platinum Award
- 2008 Award for Property Excellence Community Service (Clair Gerow)
Explanation of Awards:
- Platinum Award Winner – Top 3% of all Choice Hotels International hotels
- Gold Award Winner – Top 10% of all Choice Hotels International hotels
Steve Ehrhardt
Owner
Richard C. Morris
Director of Operations