The Ramada Inn-Vineland is a part of Ramada Worldwide, which owns and operates the Ramada brand of hotels that began in 1954 when a group of investors opened its first inn in Flagstaff, Ariz. In 1959, the group adopted the name Ramada , a Spanish word for a shaded resting place , and sold its first franchise. Since then, the Ramada chain has grown to more than 1,000 locations throughout the United States and Canada. The Ramada Inn-Vineland s rooms have two double beds or one king-sized bed. All rooms are equipped with remote control color cable television, radio, touch tone telephones, television wake-up alarm and individually controlled heat and air conditioning. The front desk is open 24 hours and security is provided. Other amenities include an outdoor pool, free parking available, meeting and banquet rooms, restaurants and limited room service. The Ramada Inn-Vineland is located in Vineland, N.J.