Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City to Undergo a Top-to-Bottom Renovation
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City | February 24th, 2023
Rancho Bernardo Inn Completes Guestroom Renovation
Rancho Bernardo Inn | February 24th, 2023
Frontier Development & Hospitality Group, Sun Development & 3H Group Acquire the Chicago Marriott Suites Downers Grove
Frontier Development & Hospitality Group LLC | October 5, 2022
Chicago, IL – October 5, 2022 – Frontier Development & Hospitality Group LLC and its partners, Sun Development & Management Corporation and 3H Group Inc., have acquired the 7-story, 254-key Chicago Marriott Suites Downers Grove hotel situated at 1500 Opus Place in Downers Grove, Illinois. The 6.4-acre property is conveniently located approximately 20 miles west of Chicago and 11 miles from O’Hare International Airport. Downers Grove is a prominent suburb that generates an abundance of global, national, and regional corporate demand from companies such as MetLife, Microsoft, and Nuveen. The Chicago Marriott Suites Downers Grov...
Hyatt’s New Inclusive Collection to Debut in Bulgaria With Plans for Five Resorts in Sunny Beach and Obzor
Terra Tour Service | October 3, 2022
CHICAGO (October, 2022) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced plans to expand Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection – a new global portfolio of distinct luxury all-inclusive resort brands – with five all-inclusive resorts in Bulgaria. Less than one year since the acquisition of Apple Leisure Group, a leading resort brand management platform, Hyatt continues to strengthen its leadership position in the luxury all-inclusive category. The planned expansion further demonstrates the strength and reputation of Hyatt’s all-inclusive brands as they grow in new markets outside of the Americas to attract diverse groups of travelers s...
InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta Completes Expansive Property Transformation
IHG Hotels & Resorts | September 28, 2022
InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta announces today the completion of a full-property reimagination, inviting a new chapter of Southern sophistication to this Buckhead retreat. The leading luxury hotel underwent two phases of enhancements over the last year, on the heels of InterContinental Hotels & Resorts’ 75th Anniversary. The first stage was completed in late May 2022 with the unveiling of Atlanta’s newest culinary hotspot, The Americano, an Italian-inspired steakhouse with an elevated modern menu, led by celebrity chef Scott Conant, offering lunch and dinner menus; a redesign of the hotel’s lobby lounge to The Great Hall; th...
Las Vegas’ Historic El Cortez Hotel & Casino Renovates Original 47 Rooms
September 28, 2022
Opened in 1941, the iconic El Cortez Hotel & Casino has maintained its vintage charm with original hotel rooms located above the casino floor, only accessible by a wooden staircase. Today, the Downtown Las Vegas landmark—and the only casino listed on the National Register of Historic Places—announces the completed renovation of these 47 rooms, dubbed the Original 47. The final piece of the hotel’s $28 million property renovation that began in 2020, this $3 million refresh elevates the guest experience with modern conveniences while still preserving the vintage appeal that visitors have come to expect from the city’s longest con...
Hilton Dallas/Southlake Town Square Completes Property-Wide Renovation
Hilton Hotels & Resorts | September 28, 2022
SOUTHLAKE, Texas (Sep. 28, 2022) - The Hilton Dallas/Southlake Town Square announces it has completed a months-long renovation project of the entire hotel. Driftwood Capital, the hotel’s ownership group, provided a significant investment into the complete redesign of the hotel property to elevate the space and provide enhanced offerings to guests. “We are proud to unveil our new-and-improved property to guests, corporate clients and locals alike,” said General Manager Mark Coulter. “The new contemporary style and residential feel of our fully renovated spaces will give travelers a sense of home, while providing a high-quality, luxury...
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa Debuts $80M Renovation
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa | September 26, 2022
PHOENIX (Sept. 26, 2022) – JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa is pleased to announce an $80 million transformation as it celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. Showcasing a fresh, modern design inspired by the surrounding destination, the expansive property, set across 316 acres of sweeping Sonoran Desert, introduces a refreshed lobby, beautifully redesigned guest rooms, and the resort’s new signature restaurant, Tía Carmen. And, in 2023, JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa plans to unveil a reimagined and expanded pool complex and another new restaurant concept. “We’re excited to offer our guest...
Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. Convention Center to Unveil Completion of $30 Million Renovation Next Month
Hilton | September 23, 2022
The top-to-bottom renovation introduces fully redesigned guest suites, public spaces, enhanced amenities, a new restaurant, and state of the art meeting spaces Washington, D.C. (September 23, 2022) – Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. Convention Center is pleased to introduce the completion of its full property $30 million renovation that includes a complete transformation to the hotel featuring a fresh, modern redesign. The extensive renovation includes the complete overhaul of the property’s 388 two-room suites, fitness center and pool, lobby and public spaces, along with an upgrade to its 12,000 sq. ft meeting and event space, a...
New Castle Acquires Historic LaSalle Hotel Near Texas A&M
New Castle Hotels & Resorts | September 19, 2022
RIDGEFIELD, Conn. - - September 19, 2022—Julian Buffam and Jeremy Buffam, partners at New Castle Hotels & Resorts (NCH), a leading hotel investment, development and management company, today announced the acquisition of the 55-room, historic LaSalle Hotel in Bryan, Texas. Built in 1928, the hotel is located in the heart of downtown Bryan, recognized by Forbes as the “Best Small Place” for education, business, and careers. Following an extensive interior and exterior renovation of the property, the LaSalle will join the Marriott Tribute Portfolio , a family of independent boutique hotels. Municipal incentives from the City of...
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club Launches $30 Million Property Refresh
Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club | September 14, 2022
DANA POINT, Calif. (Sept. 14, 2022) – The award-winning AAA Five-Diamond Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club has announced a $30 million guest room refresh of its 400-guest rooms and suites set to debut in September. “Following the property’s addition to the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts portfolio last year, we are excited to reimagine our room product and deliver a refreshed resort experience for our guests in the heart of Southern California,” said George Munz, general manager, Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club. “We look forward to building upon the brand’s commitment to offering an exceptional ...
Salamander Hotels & Resorts and Henderson Park Unveil 373-Room Salamander Washington DC
Salamander Hotels & Resorts | September 13, 2022
(WASHINGTON, D.C. – September 13, 2022) – Salamander Hotels & Resorts, the luxury hotel company founded by renowned business leader Sheila Johnson, along with Henderson Park, a global private equity real estate manager headquartered in London, yesterday launched Salamander Washington DC, bringing Salamander’s welcoming and diverse style of luxury hospitality to the heart of the nation’s capital for the first time. The two companies recently partnered to purchase and re-brand the 373-room property, which formerly operated as a Mandarin Oriental. Under new ownership and Salamander’s management, the hotel will undergo an exciti...
The Mills House Hotel, a Curio Collection Hotel by Hilton Relaunches in Charleston
RLJ Lodging Trust | September 12, 2022
BETHESDA, Md.-RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company”) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced the relaunch on October 1, 2022 of The Mills House Hotel (“Mills House”), located in the heart of downtown Charleston’s historic French Quarter neighborhood, following a transformative conversion to a lifestyle hotel and affiliation with the Curio Collection by Hilton. The transformative repositioning of this 218 room iconic property included a complete reimagination of all of the original guest rooms and the addition of premium suites, while maintaining the old-world charm and warmth Charleston is known for. Guests will enter through a lush hidden gard...
RLJ Lodging Trust Introduces Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach, a Curio Collection Hotel by Hilton
RLJ Lodging Trust | September 12, 2022
BETHESDA, Md.--RLJ Lodging Trust (the “Company) (NYSE: RLJ) today announced the relaunch of Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach, a Curio Collection hotel by Hilton (“Zachari Dunes”) in Oxnard, California on October 1, 2022, as a 250-all-suite lifestyle resort, following a transformative renovation and brand conversion. The property sits on an irreplaceable oceanfront location and is one of only two beachfront Hilton branded properties on the Pacific Coast. The company’s full scale reimagination and rebrand of the resort includes a complete transformation of all the Hotel’s spacious, multi-room suites, the vast majority of which are o...
Opwest Partners and Iridius Capital to Transform Iconic Tucson Building Into The Leo Kent
Opwest Partners | September 9, 2022
TUCSON, Ariz. (Sept. 9, 2022) - Opwest Partners, a Scottsdale-based investment and development firm, has partnered with Tucson-based Iridius Capital to open Tucson’s first soft branded lifestyle hotel inside the iconic One South Church building in early 2023. The first nine floors of the building are currently being renovated into The Leo Kent, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio Hotel, while the upper floors of the tower have been upgraded and will continue to function as office space. The repositioning from office to hotel at One South Church is one of only a few high-rise adaptive reuse conversions that have been executed in the state of Arizon...
Lake Placid’s Grand Adirondack, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel Reopens Following Renovation and Rebranding
Wright Investments | September 9, 2022
LAKE PLACID, NY – September 9, 2022 – Situated in a coveted space on Lake Placid’s Main Street, the historic Hotel North Woods reopened on August 31, 2022, after a major renovation to unveil a fresh look under a new name: Grand Adirondack Hotel, Lake Placid, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel. Conceptualized and managed by the team at Wright Investments and part of Marriott Bonvoy’s Tribute Portfolio – a growing global family of characterful hotels – Grand Adirondack Hotel embodies the spirit and soul of Lake Placid including the natural environment that surrounds the town. Fully reimagined, the hotel’s elevated design, unique culinary ...
Iconic Hayes Mansion in Bay Area Unveils $20 Million Renovation and Joins Curio Collection by Hilton
Hayes Mansion | August 31, 2022
SAN JOSE, Calif. (August 2022) – The Hayes Mansion San Jose (Hayes Mansion), a California historical landmark, announces the completion of its transformative renovations that includes 214 revamped guest rooms and suites, 33,000-square-feet of upgraded event space and a reimagined lobby. The design was led by ForrestPerkins, a premier hospitality design group with extensive Hilton and historic hotel experience. The original luxury estate structure was constructed in 1905 and is situated on six acres of prime real estate adjacent to a 20-acre park located minutes from downtown San Jose. The property hosts a variety of premier outdoor spaces ...
Pacifica Hotels Unveils Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Pacifica Hotels | August 30, 2022
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Aug. 30, 2022 -- Today, Pacifica Hotels, the largest owner and operator of boutique hotels along the Pacific Coast, unveils the latest addition to its portfolio with the debut of Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara opens its doors after an extensive remodel and rebrand, offering 61 well-appointed guest rooms and suites. Founded in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara, the newly reimagined Hotel Virginia Santa Barbara invites guests to immerse themselves in stunning Spanish architecture, experience the sights and sounds of the city, and absorb th...
Columbia Sussex Completes Guestroom and Suite Renovation of Marriott Columbia
Columbia Sussex | August 29, 2022
COLUMBIA, S.C.--Marriott Columbia announces the completion of its guest rooms and suites renovation. Owned and managed by Columbia Sussex, the Marriott Columbia is located on Main Street in the heart of downtown Columbia, which encompasses a 36-block area, and is minutes from the State Capital, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden, historic homes, and Bull Street Stadium. Columbia also is home to the University of South Carolina and has hosted Southeast Conference football teams, fans and performers at Colonial Life Arena and Township Auditorium from Bob Dylan to Elton John. Groups of all sizes and leisure travelers visiting the area as a destinati...
DoubleTree by Hilton Buena Park Opens Following Renovation and Rebranding
Hilton | August 23, 2022
BUENA PARK, Calif. — DoubleTree by Hilton Buena Park officially opens its doors following a 24-month, multi-million-dollar renovation, joining DoubleTree by Hilton, one of Hilton’s 18 world-class brands. The newly upgraded 249-room hotel is located along the 5 and 91 freeways and conveniently off the Beach Blvd. exit. Known as the entertainment zone of Orange County, Buena Park is home to the most attractions in Orange County. DoubleTree by Hilton Buena Park debuts with a beautiful modern design inspired by cool tones of blues and greens. Guests are welcomed with a spacious lobby and Marble’s Lounge adjacent. The property boasts the...
New York Marriott Marquis Completes Multimillion Dollar Renovation
New York Marriott Marquis | August 23, 2022
New York Marriott Marquis, part of Marriott Hotels – the signature flag of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands – is delighted to announce the completion of an extensive renovation. Situated at the epicenter of Times Square, the comprehensive transformation includes newly designed guestrooms, restaurants, public spaces, as well as meeting and events spaces, that offer respite from, but are also inspired by, the electric energy of the city. “New York Marriott Marquis is the heartbeat of our Marriott Hotels brand, inclusive of more than 600 properties around the world,” said Drew Iddings, Vice President an...
Newly Reimagined Sonesta Irvine Launches Following Extensive $20 Million Renovation
Sonesta Irvine | August 22, 2022
IRVINE, CA – (August 22, 2022) – Sonesta Irvine (formerly Sonesta Irvine – Orange County Airport) today announced the completion of an extensive $20 million renovation to transform the guest experience. Thoughtfully redesigned for both business and leisure travelers, the hotel offers dramatically updated guest rooms, a modern lobby, expansive social spaces for meetings and events and an exciting new dining destination, Haven Point Provisions & Spirits. “We are excited to unveil the reimagined Sonesta Irvine and provide travelers with newly-redesigned, modern guest rooms inspired by Irvine’s natural surroundings, flexible and ...
AKA Debuts in Boston With the Opening of Hotel AKA Back Bay
AKA | August 18, 2022
BOSTON, MA – August 18, 2022 – AKA, global leader in luxury hospitality, continues its strategic growth with the announcement of Hotel AKA Back Bayn Boston, MA. Previously the Loews Boston Hotel, the 225-room property will undergo a design refresh, all while open for stays, to ensure facets of AKA are infused into the hotel. Hotel AKA Back Bay will offer a sophisticated design, lifestyle amenities and accommodations with the sense of home in mind. It will serve as the perfect destination to meet the trend of the “bleisure” traveler who is visiting for a business meeting and has the desire to extend their trip for a few extra days to...
Adriatic Luxury Hotels Opens Hotel Supetar in Croatia Following Renovation
Adriatic Luxury Hotels | August 17, 2022
Dubrovnik, Croatia (August 17, 2022) – Nestled between the quaint streets of the historic small town of Cavtat and the unbroken blue of the Adriatic Sea, Hotel Supetar reopens today after a complete renovation. The picturesque town of Cavtat offers the best of both worlds: peaceful relaxation in a scenic seaside town, just minutes away from the attractions of Dubrovnik. Housed in an original 1920s three-story private villa, Hotel Supetar re-emerges as a boutique retreat after being envisioned by Croatian designers STUDIO LACROMA in cooperation with Katarina Alamat Kusijanovic. The hotel features 16 spacious, stylish, and individually des...
Hyatt Regency San Francisco Plans September Debut of Multimillion-Dollar Guestroom Renovation
Hyatt Regency San Francisco | August 16, 2022
San Francisco, Calif. (August 16, 2022) – Hyatt Regency San Francisco, one of San Francisco’s premier waterfront hotels in the Embarcadero district, is excited to announce a multimillion-dollar guestroom enhancement. The project is managed by renowned design firm Looney & Associates and is expected to be completed September 2022. The hotel will remain open during the renovation process and is continuing to accept leisure, business and group reservations. The renovation includes a complete transformation of the hotel’s guestrooms and suites. Guests will be greeted with modernized rooms, highlighted by spacious floor-to-ceiling...
New York-New York Hotel & Casino Launches $63 Million Guest Room Remodel
New York-New York | August 16, 2022
LAS VEGAS (August 16, 2022) –New York-New York launched a $63 million room remodel project this week of its 1,830 rooms and 155 of its suites. When completed in the summer of 2023, the accommodations will feature vibrant new designs and upgraded in-room amenities that will appeal to travelers from around the world. Crafted by hospitality design firm HVS Design in partnership with MGM Resorts International Design Group, the design aesthetic draws inspiration from the energy and excitement of two of the world’s great cities -- Las Vegas and New York City. The remodel features design details that harken to New York City, such as rooms wi...
