BOSTON, MA (December 27, 2017) – The historic Ames Boston Hotel, a member of the Curio Collection by Hilton™ and of Gemstone Collection by BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, today announces that it has received the coveted “Conversion of the Year” award from Hilton.
Earlier this year, the 15-story Ames Boston Hotel completed a $6 million renovation, which saw a redesign of the hotel’s public spaces, including the Lobby, whose tiled mosaic arched ceiling was preserved, and The Library, which serves as new communal workspace for guests. With the addition of the Ames and Oliver & Oakes meeting rooms and their pre-function vestibule, Ames Boston Hotel now boasts 1,700 square feet of new private event space.
“Receiving the ‘Conversion of the Year’ award on the heels of a major renovation, that’s been warmly welcomed by travelers and local Bostonians alike, is a true honor,” said Jeff McIntyre, president of Benchmark. “As the first Curio Collection hotel in the city, we’ve been able to provide our guests with an upscale, unique experience that feels distinctly Boston and creates memories that independent-minded travelers seeking the authentic Curio experience expect. We would also like to acknowledge the hotel’s management team, Invesco Real Estate, the Gencom Group, and my associates at BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, who all deserve to have their hard work and dedication in bringing our collective vision for the property to life, properly recognized.”
Other highly notable additions stemming from the renovation include the new “Bobby Orr Suite,” a large, luxurious, corner space designed with Bruins devotees and Orr fans in mind, which serves as the ultimate overnight escape for professional ice hockey enthusiasts and those seeking an unmatched, all-encompassing Boston sports-focused hotel experience. Additionally, the cornerstone for the re-branding of the Ames is Cultivar–nationally recognized Chef Mary Dumont’s first independent concept, serving sustainable garden-inspired cuisine informed by the restaurant’s on-site proprietary hydroponic garden. Critically acclaimed in only its first six months, Cultivar is Boston’s most decorated new restaurant.
