Uncommon Hospitality to Open Boutique Hotel in Portland, Maine’s Historic West End District
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‘Experiences’ Matter for Travelers Looking for Independent Luxury Boutique Hotel Stays
Meyer Jabara Hotels | August 22, 2023
The Menhaden, winner of the ‘People’s Choice’ award for two consecutive years, is proof that people crave unique and extraordinary hotel accommodations, excursions, and amenities [Greenport, NY, August 22, 2023] — Oshibori hot towel on arrival. Breathtaking views from a rooftop deck and bar overlooking the coastline; ideal for morning coffee and yoga classes, oyster shucking, fireside S’more’s, and evening cocktails. Galley kitchens on each floor featuring local eats and pastries that are re-stocked three times a day. Concierge-packed picnic baskets filled with delicious cheeses, snacks and local wine to enjoy on area beaches...
Unique to Boutique: Overview of the Boutique Hotel Investment Conference
the Boutique Lifestyle Leaders Association (BLLA) | August 14, 2023
The Boutique Lifestyle Leadership Association (BLLA) held its 11th annual Boutique Hotel Investment Conference on June 7 and 8 in the heart of New York City at Florence Gould Hall. The conference brought together passionate participants to collaborate on shaping the future of the independent boutique hotel landscape. Distinguished leaders from around the world gathered to explore various topics that independent hospitality businesses face today as well as contemplate the growing interest from investors. From “F&B as a Recipe for Success” to discussing “The largest sales transaction since the Pandemic” with The Pomeranc Brother...
New Independent Hotel The Dagny Opens in Downtown Boston’s Batterymarch Building
DiamondRock Hospitality | August 10, 2023
Boston, August 10, 2023 – At the corner of work and play, where Downtown Boston and the Financial District converge, The Dagny Boston Hotel officially opens its doors today, welcoming guests and locals alike to discover an exciting new chapter in the building’s storied history. Originally known as the Batterymarch Building, this Art Deco icon rose to prominence in 1928 as the city’s first skyscraper and was quickly hailed for ushering in a new century in the city’s pedigree. As the city’s latest independent hotel, fittingly named using Old Norse words for “new day,” The Dagny Boston marks the launch of a captivating new era ...
Hotel Heron to Open in Heart of Old Town Alexandria, VA in Early 2024
Hotel Heron | July 26, 2023
Adaptive reuse and thoughtful design brings new life to 1926 historic hotel, minutes from Washington D.C. ALEXANDRIA, Va. – July 25, 2023 – Opening in early 2024, Hotel Heron, a first-time partnership between Aparium Hotel Group, May Riegler Companies and Potomac Investment Properties, will transform the historic George Mason Hotel building in Old Town Alexandria, Va., just minutes from Washington D.C., into a vibrant social hub. Lauded as one of the finest examples of Colonial Revival architecture in the city, the building was originally constructed in 1926 and served as the George Mason Hotel for 45 years. It was one of the m...
New Boutique Hotel, The Radical, Set for October Opening in Asheville’s River Arts District
Lark Hotels | July 25, 2023
Asheville, North Carolina (JULY 25, 2023) — The Radical, a bold, daring new boutique hotel is set to join the River Arts District this fall. Now accepting reservations for stays as of October 8, 2023, The Radical transforms a once abandoned 1920s’ warehouse into Asheville’s newest destination, introducing 70 unmistakable guest rooms and suites alongside ambitiously original culinary concepts. Owned by Hatteras Sky and operated by Lark Hotels, The Radical is more than just another boutique hotel. An unexpected collection of spaces, uses, businesses, offerings (and yes, hotel rooms) will reflect the fiercely independent and artistic co...
Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina Returns to Independent Luxury Resort Status
Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina, BVI | July 19, 2023
SCRUB ISLAND, British Virgin Islands (July 19, 2023) – Effective Aug. 1, Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina will once again operate as an independent luxury resort, ending its 11-year affiliation with Marriott International’s Autograph Collection. Just two years after opening as an independent resort in 2010, Scrub Island’s unique offerings, strength of personality and ideal setting made it a perfect choice to become the first hotel in the Caribbean to join the rapidly growing Autograph brand. The decision to return to its independent roots comes amid a flurry of island-wide enhancements and a major $8 million capital improvement pla...
How Online Platforms Help Independent Hotels Compete in the U.S.
July 17, 2023
By Maryam Mujica OTA participation boosts profitability and proves net positive for travel accommodations, particularly for smaller properties. This is how. The US accommodation market is iconic. It’s 1950’s motels lining empty desert roads, sun-soaked Miami beach resorts, old-world luxury with park views and much more besides. No wonder the US is the world’s largest tourism market and its third most visited destination. Even after 3 years of pandemic shutdowns and restrictions, hospitality entrepreneurs remain resilient. Due to increasing consumer demand, many are expecting 2023 to be their best year yet. The market remains dy...
Rivers Casino Philadelphia Plans Boutique Luxury Hotel in Fishtown
Rivers Casino Philadelphia | July 12, 2023
PHILADELPHIA--Rivers Casino Philadelphia is “powering up” its hotel plans. The casino announced today that it will open a 62-suite boutique luxury hotel inside The Battery, the mixed-use lifestyle campus underway on Beach Street in Fishtown. The new casino hotel will be called “Riversuites,” and it promises a high-end experience. The upscale hotel will occupy four dedicated floors of The Battery’s existing adaptive reuse complex, creating a rarity for Philly — a waterfront hotel. The casino could be accepting reservations as early as this fall. Guest suites are cavernous by hotel standards, averaging 854 square feet each,...
Chancellor’s House Hotel Announces Transformation and Rebranding to The Oliver Hotel
The Oliver Hotel, Oxford | July 11, 2023
Oxford, MS (July 11, 2023) – Chancellor's House Hotel, a leading luxury hotel in the heart of Oxford, is thrilled to announce its transformation and rebranding as The Oliver Hotel. This pivotal change reflects the evolution of the property and its commitment to providing unparalleled hospitality experiences to guests and locals alike. The management company will continue to be Oliver Hospitality, a Nashville-based hotel and restaurant management company, that purchased the hotel back in April 2022. With the transition to The Oliver Hotel, the team embraces a new era while creating a space where guests can feel at home. The overall aesthe...
The Ozarker Lodge, A Modern Boutique Lifestyle Hotel, Opens in Branson, Missouri
June 22, 2023
BRANSON, Mo., June 22, 2023 -- The Ozarker Lodge, the first true boutique lifestyle hotel experience in the heart of the Ozark Mountains, opens today as a completely reimagined roadside lodging concept in one of America's most desirable family adventure destinations. The Ozarker Lodge invites guests to a design-forward, approachable hospitality experience with 102 all-new guest rooms, modern amenities, heated outdoor pool, cedar soaking tubs, engaging programming for all ages, coffee and wine bar, and easy access to the Ozark Mountains. Led by Eagle Point Hotel Partners and concepted by Missouri natives Jeremy Wells and Dustin Mye...
Hôtel Swexan Opens in the Heart of Dallas’ Harwood District
Hôtel Swexan | June 16, 2023
DALLAS (June 16, 2023) – Today, the highly anticipated Hôtel Swexan opens its doors for service. Fusing its Swiss heritage with Texan hospitality (as detonated by its moniker), the hotel was founded on an acute attention-to-detail, service and best-in-class amenities and design, while also sharing a playful, familial spirit in a way that only a local Texas born and bred hotel knows how. Located in the heart of Dallas’ Harwood District, just steps from some of the city’s most popular art, entertainment and culinary attractions, the hotel is poised to be the crown jewel of the district. A place that welcomes both travelers and loc...
Zien Group Debuts New Boutique Townhouse Hotel, Jan Luyken Amsterdam
Zien Group | June 14, 2023
June 14, 2023, London – Zien Group, the parent corporate company of Eden Hotels has unveiled its first hotel under an all-new brand of independent hotels with the debut of Jan Luyken Amsterdam: a boutique townhouse hotel in the heart of Amsterdam. Following a multimillion-pound investment, Zien Group has transformed the historic 62-bedroom townhouse into a space where guests can make themselves at home and use the spaces for rest, work and play. The ethos and design encourage guests to enjoy Jan Luyken and its spaces as if they were their own, with everything they need included. CEO of Zien Group, Billy Skelli-Cohen said: “This is a...
Sonesta Launches Two New Soft Brands, Expanding Its Presence in the Upper-Upscale and Upscale Segments
Sonesta | June 12, 2023
Newton, MA (June 12, 2023) – Sonesta International Hotel Corporation (Sonesta) today announced the debut of two soft brands within its expanding portfolio, Classico, A Sonesta Collection (Classico) and MOD, A Sonesta Collection (MOD). These two new brands offer independent hotel owners the opportunity to affiliate with Sonesta’s network while retaining their own iconic hotel names, identities, designs and established styles. All Classico and MOD hotels will be included on Sonesta’s website and have access to its extensive distribution channels and services. Classico, positioned in the upper-upscale segment, blends local authentic...
Bunkhouse Group’s Newest Property, Hotel San Fernando, Opens in Mexico City’s La Condesa Neighborhood
Bunkhouse | June 8, 2023
Mexico City, Mexico (June 8, 2023) – Hotel San Fernando, a new boutique hotel from the acclaimed Austin-based hospitality group Bunkhouse, is officially open in the popular La Condesa neighborhood. Mere steps from the Parque México, the new property is a serene retreat central to the city’s bustling energy. The reimagined hotel features 19 rooms across five floors, a lobby bar and lounge, and a rooftop terrace. Taking its name from the building itself, Edificio San Fernando, the property honors the patron saint of the Spanish Army Corps of Engineers. This ties in to the building’s architectural features, which draw from the anti-tr...
Lark Hotels Expands Its Lark Independent Portfolio Into the Southeast With Four Hotels
Lark | June 7, 2023
Amesbury, Massachusetts, (June 7, 2023) – Lark announces the debut of four new Lark Independents along North Carolina’s southern shore: The Beach House and The Starlite Inn in Carolina Beach, and The Admiral's Quarters Motel and The Sand Dunes in Kure Beach. The independently-owned boutique hotels will now be managed and operated by Lark, growing its portfolio of Lark Independents to 18 hotel properties throughout the United States. These newest additions to the Lark Independent roster build on the company’s recent investments in the Southeast region, joining three previously announced Lark Independent projects around Asheville, North ...
Rockbridge and Makeready Open The Junto in Columbus, Ohio
The Junto | June 5, 2023
Columbus, Ohio, June 5, 2023 – Rockbridge and Makeready announce the grand opening of The Junto. The highly anticipated independent lifestyle hotel promises to be a dynamic hub to bring people together within the Columbus community. Nestled ‘a little west’ of downtown and steps away from Franklinton, known for its flourishing art scene, and rich historical heritage, The Junto elevates the city's innovative spirit to new heights. "I am incredibly proud and humbled to bring The Junto to Columbus," said Jimmy Merkel, Rockbridge CEO and Founder of Makeready. “Having witnessed the remarkable growth and potential of this city, we wa...
Crestline to Manage Two Iconic Hotels: The Delphi in Downtown Los Angeles and Waldorf Towers in South Beach, Miami
Crestline Hotels & Resorts | May 31, 2023
FAIRFAX, VA – May 31, 2023 Crestline Hotels & Resorts, LLC (“Crestline”) expands its management portfolio of luxury boutique hotels with the addition of The Delphi in downtown Los Angeles, California (formerly The Standard Hotel) and the Waldorf Towers in Miami Beach, Florida. Both hotels have been completely reimagined to respect their history and glamor while creating contemporary, stylish, eclectic, and innovative ways to welcome guests. “Each of these properties are architectural gems within their communities and share a unique design and history that were diligently retained and enhanced by our design teams," s...
Life House Adds Three New Texas Boutique Hotels to Its Management Portfolio
Life House | May 15, 2023
SAN ANTONIO--Life House, a technology-forward hotel management company, has been selected to manage three new hotels in Texas - Hotel Dryce in Fort Worth, The Flats at St. Mary in San Antonio, and a third property that will be announced soon. The owners of both Hotel Dryce and The Flats at St. Mary wanted an experienced independent hotel operator to run the day-to-day operations and free up their time to focus on development projects. They were drawn to Life House’s ability to preserve brand identity, while maximizing profit through tech-enabled management. The demand for Life House's management aligns with a broader Texas trend, whereby...
The Benson Hotel and Faculty Club Opens in Colorado
May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023. Aurora, CO. The Benson Hotel and Faculty Club, a new boutique hotel, has opened as the hospitality center for the nationally recognized University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. Long considered the gateway to the Rockies, Aurora has evolved into Colorado’s biotech hub and a health and life sciences research center. The Benson Hotel, a Preferred Hotel & Resorts member, lies conveniently between downtown Denver and Denver International Airport. It is adjacent to the Fitzsimmons Innovation Community, the new business and residential district focused on medical and bioscience. The Benson Hotel has been expre...
Uniting the Boutique Community to Amplify the Lucrative Future of Independent and Boutique Hotels
BLLA | April 20, 2023
Leading minds in boutique hospitality create a one-of-a-kind agenda for the 11th annual Boutique Hotel Investment Conference Los Angeles, CA - April 20, 2023 - The Boutique Lifestyle Leaders Association (BLLA) is returning to the live stage with the 11th annual Boutique Hotel Investment Conference on June 7-8, 2023. Boutique experts and visionaries will gather in New York City’s Florence Gould Hall to better understand the fundamentals of hotel investment as it relates to the evergrowing boutique landscape. Taking the stage are hospitality icons like Andrew Zobler - The Sydell Group, Jason, Larry, and Michael Pomeranc - SIXTY Hotels, ...
The Incline Lodge: North Lake Tahoe’s Newly Renovated Boutique Hotel to Debut Summer 2023
The Incline Lodge | April 13, 2023
NORTH LAKE TAHOE, Nev.--The Incline Lodge, a 38-room mountain modern inspired boutique hotel, will debut early summer as Incline Village’s first and only boutique hotel property. Located adjacent to The Hyatt Regency Hotel on Lake Tahoe’s north shore, the family-owned Incline Lodge is poised to provide a new year-round accommodation option and is now accepting reservations with availability starting July 1, 2023 for Lake Tahoe travelers and locals alike. Formerly The Parkside Inn, The Incline Lodge has undergone extensive renovations complete with a sophisticated mountain modern aesthetic, custom designed finishes, enhanced acoustical ...
Eagle Point Hotel Partners and Longitude Partner to Open The Ozarker Lodge in Branson, MO
Eagle Point Hotel Partners | April 5, 2023
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (April 5, 2023) - Eagle Point Hotel Partners(EPHP), a privately held independent platform focused on hotel real estate, has partnered with Missouri-based hospitality branding and design agency, Longitude, to open a new independent boutique hotel, The Ozarker Lodge. This is the first hotel acquisition, renovation, and repositioning for this partnership between EPHP and Longitude, who have plans to expand throughout the Midwest over the next several years. The Ozarker Lodge is the first Midwest property in EPHP’s portfolio, but the company is well-known for its portfolio of unique, design-driven, independent hotels ...
The Eighteen by Locale, a Boutique Apartment Hotel, Set to Open in East Nashville
Locale | April 3, 2023
NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 3, 2023-- Locale Hospitality, a leading manager of premium apartment-style accommodations, and a team of Nashville developers announced the April 2023 opening of The Eighteen by Locale, a boutique apartment hotel in Nashville's Five Points neighborhood located at 18 Mcferrin Ave. The property features 11 custom-designed short-term rental units, including two bespoke penthouses, a ground-floor commercial space, and a rooftop deck with sweeping views of downtown Nashville. In addition to a spacious bedroom and living room, guests will have access to a full kitchen and in-unit washer and dryer. Locale's ...
Springboard Hospitality Debuts PACIFIC 19 Kona
Springboard Hospitality | April 3, 2023
KAILUA-KONA, Hawaii, April 3, 2023-- The all-new PACIFIC 19 Kona today debuts as a completely renovated and re-envisioned island-urban hotel for independent travelers seeking design-forward accommodations and authentic experiences. Managed by Springboard Hospitality, the 122-room hotel is located on Hawaii Island (the Big Island) and sits on the 19th parallel, which draws a line across the Pacific Ocean connecting east to west. "The hotel is inspired by the Pacific – a home to many places, cultures, and peoples," said James Evans, Co-founder and Managing Partner, Nine Brains. "PACIFIC 19 Kona is a fresh concept for...
