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
Coachella Valley’s The Paloma Resort Debuts $14 Million Makeover and Rebranding
The Paloma Resort | August 15, 2022
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (August 15, 2022)—This Thursday, August 4, The Paloma Resort welcomes overnight, restaurant and spa guests to experience the results of a $14 million makeover and rebrand of one of the desert’s historic resort properties. Located on the site of the Villas Resort (a once-beloved gay mecca) The Paloma is the newest and most anticipated boutique resort to open in the Palm Springs area this year. Room and dining reservations are now available at www.thepalomaresort.com. Originally scheduled for a spring launch, the completely upgraded and design-forward property promises to be worth the wait. Among the new features are: ...
Savannah’s Mansion on Forsyth Park Acquired by LEFT LANE for $52.5M
LEFT LANE | August 15, 2022
SAVANNAH, GA – August 2022 – The Mansion on Forsyth Park, one of Savannah’s most treasured and historic hotels, recently was acquired by new owner and proprietor LEFT LANE, a vertically integrated New York-based hotel and real estate company specializing in the acquisition and transformation of hotels that share a common thread of textured histories and progressive cultural landscapes. LEFT LANE acquired the property for $52.5M in June 2022. This fall, the historic property will begin a thoughtful and comprehensive multimillion-dollar phased renovation, expansion, and luxury rebranding – offering a completely reconceptualized urban...
Kempinski Hotels Extends Its Footprint in North American Market Through Takeover of 363-Key Beach Hotel in Cancun, Mexico
August 11, 2022
Geneva, 10 August, 2022 – White sandy beaches and a crystal-clear ocean await guests in the newest five-star addition to the Kempinski Hotels portfolio: Starting from September 2022, Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group will take over a luxurious beach hotel in the attractive Mexican tourist destination of Cancun on the Riviera Maya. With no closure of operations, this well-known property will undergo various improvements and adjustments to the Kempinski brand standards in the coming months and will be named Grand Hotel Cancun – managed by Kempinski during the transition period. From end of year 2022 it will be fully operated under Kemp...
Arabella Hospitality Selects Rosewood Hotels & Resorts to Manage Historic Hotel Schloss Fuschl in Austria
August 11, 2022
HONG KONG, Aug. 11, 2022 -- Rosewood Hotels & Resorts has been appointed by Arabella Hospitality, a subsidiary of Schörghuber Corporate Group, to manage the legendary Hotel Schloss Fuschl in Austria, with a reopening scheduled in late 2023. Idyllically situated on the banks of Lake Fuschl, the graceful, historic property is reminiscent of a fairytale castle and has been welcoming illustrious guests for centuries. The new resort will mark Rosewood's second property in Austria following Rosewood Vienna's recent opening and adds to the brand's robust development pipeline of properties across Europe and the German-speaking market. ...
Sunway Resort Unveils Reimagined Rooms And Suites
Sunway Group | August 10, 2022
SUNWAY CITY KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA; 10 AUGUST 2022 – In a bold drive to seal its position as Asia’s leading fully-integrated premier hospitality and entertainment destination, Sunway Resort located in the amazing Sunway City Kuala Lumpur unveils phase one of its once-in-a-generation transformation. Sunway City Kuala Lumpur’s transformation of its flagship property, Sunway Resort, began early 2020 – the most extensive renovation in its 25-year history. Phase one of our US$60 million project is now complete, and guests are welcome to experience eight (8) brand new rooms and suites. The next phases of Sunway Resort’s dramatic transf...
Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre Completes $24 Million Renovation
Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre | August 8, 2022
DALLAS, Texas (August 8, 2022) - The Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre announces it has completed a $24 million renovation of the entire hotel and conference center. Renovations began in 2020. The North Dallas conference center hotel renovation includes a full redesign of all 503 guest rooms, lobby and public areas, and food and beverage outlets to elevate the property to the highest level of Hilton standards. Additionally, the hotel’s meeting spaces, totaling 55,000 square feet, were completely updated including new furnishings, modern artwork, and the latest in technology. “We are eager to welcome our corporate clients and leisure gues...
The Westin Beach Resort & Spa at Frenchman’s Reef Nears Completion of $350 Million Rebuild, Plans Late 2022 Opening
Aimbridge Hospitality | August 5, 2022
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands (August 5, 2022) — As it approaches the completion of an extensive $350 million rebuild project, Frenchman’s Reef is welcoming group inquiries for The Westin Beach Resort & Spa at Frenchman’s Reef, which is slated to open in late 2022. Located just 15 minutes from Cyril E. King Airport and managed by Aimbridge Hospitality, Frenchman’s Reef will serve as a new destination for corporate gatherings and social group celebrations of all kinds with its extensive conference and event facilities and diverse amenities. Perched on an elevated peninsula and ideally suited for large groups, The Westin Be...
Italy’s Park Hyatt Milan Reopens its Doors After a 20.4 Million Dollar Makeover
Park Hyatt | August 2, 2022
Chicago (August 2, 2022) - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced that the iconic five-star luxury establishment Park Hyatt Milano opens its doors today after two years of extensively reimagining its spaces, while staying true to the property’s unmatched, historic character. A stone’s throw from the Duomo and with direct access to the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the former bank, formidable palazzo and historical hotel offers a brand-new, luxury experience to its international and local guests, in perfect harmony with the city’s cultural context. Strategically positioned in the heart of Milano, the exclusive hotel and its ...
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Signs Fairmont The Breakers, Long Beach Launching Redevelopment of the California Property
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts | August 1, 2022
TORONTO, July 28, 2022 – Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, part of world leading hospitality group Accor, in partnership with Long Beach-based investment and development group Pacific6, today announced the redevelopment of the iconic Breakers Hotel in Long Beach, California. A timeless feature of the Long Beach skyline, Fairmont The Breakers, Long Beach has a character and soul all its own. Originally opened in the roaring twenties as a lavish hotel on the waterfront, The Breakers was a sought-after destination for celebrities and dignitaries, including Elizabeth Taylor, Cary Grant, Babe Ruth and Clark Gable, among other Hollywood stars. T...
Mountain Modern Plans Expansion and Renovation Following Acquisition of Jackson Hole Lodge
Mountain Modern | July 27, 2022
JACKSON HOLE, Wyo. (July 27, 2022) – Mountain Modern is pleased to announce an expansion and renovation following the acquisition of Jackson Hole Lodge — doubling its footprint to cover a full city block just steps from Town Square. Located at the corridor of downtown Jackson, the property expansion is slated to be completed in fall 2022 and will add 59 new rooms; an outdoor pool and jacuzzi; a brand new culinary concept; and a contemporary social hub for the modern adventurer inclusive of a community space, lounge, firepits, and 19,000 square-feet of added outdoor areas. “Mountain Modern has remained a pillar of playfulness and appro...
Sheraton Boston Needham Hotel Completes $10 Million Renovation
Sheraton Boston Needham Hotel | July 26, 2022
NEEDHAM, MA - 07/26/2022 - Sheraton Boston Needham Hotel, a 247-room full-service hotel located in Needham, Massachusetts on the I-95 Corridor has announced the completion of a $10 million renovation to all guest rooms, lobby, restaurant, indoor pool and meeting space. Refurbishments include new interior design elements, bedding, furniture, and carpeting. Bathrooms have been updated with shower conversions in all King rooms. Extensive upgrades were also made to all common areas and food & beverage offerings. "We’ve had a strong rebound post-pandemic with business nearing 2019 levels," said Shawn Rodriquenz, the hotel’s general ma...
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet Debuts Renovation
Four Seasons Istanbul | July 21, 2022
(Istanbul, Turkiye) – July 21, 2022 – Set in the heart of the Old City, steps from the wonders of Istanbul and offering a historical landmark experience since 1996, Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet re-emerges with a totally fresh aesthetic look while keeping its intimate residential feel and honoring the city’s vast history. The property continues to offer the only true luxury experience in the Old Town, where highly personalized service is delivered with utmost emotional connectivity by a genuinely caring team. “Inspired designs will be driven by storytelling, meaningful experiences as well as Istanbul’s rich cultur...
OTO Development Acquires DoubleTree by Hilton in North Redington Beach, Florida
OTO Development | July 19, 2022
SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA (July 19, 2022) — OTO Development has added the DoubleTree by Hilton in North Redington Beach, Florida, to its growing beachfront leisure portfolio. South Carolina-based OTO Development, which is part of The Johnson Group, acquired DoubleTree Beach Resort by Hilton Tampa Bay-North Redington Beach from the property’s original private ownership group. The transaction, brokered by The Plasencia Group, closed on Monday, July 18. “We are so intrigued by this DoubleTree, which has long been loved for its ideal location and resort-style amenities,” says Corry Oakes, CEO of OTO Development. “There’s incre...
Sheraton Suites Houston to Become The Chifley, a Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Tapestry Collection by Hilton | July 19, 2022
HOUSTON – July 19, 2022 - Sheraton Suites Houston, located in Uptown Houston near the Galleria and River Oaks District, will rebrand as The Chifley, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. The rebrand includes renovations to 284 suite-style rooms and 8,000 square feet of meeting space designed for business and social gatherings. The hotel, which will attract leisure, business, and group travelers, will also feature a destination dining establishment, Rouse, offering an eclectic mix of craft cocktails and cuisine. “Our well-appointed suites will be some of the largest in Houston,” said Brett Orlando, Managing Director. “As a Tapestry Collec...
Tysons Corner Marriott Completes $25 Million Renovation
Marriott International | July 18, 2022
Tysons Corner, VA – July 18, 2022 – Marriott International, Inc. is pleased to announce the completion of a recent renovation and redesign to its Tysons Corner Marriott hotel. The 14-story hotel located in the heart of Tysons Corner, Virginia has a new look after a $25 million-dollar comprehensive transformation that includes renovations to all guest rooms and meeting spaces, an extensive fitness center, a spacious whiskey-inspired restaurant and bar - Tysons Rickhouse and an exclusive M Club lounge. The 400-room hotel is centrally located in Tysons Corner, a short drive from downtown Washington, DC and 20 minutes from both Washington Du...
Nashville’s Landmark Hermitage Hotel Completes Multi-Year Restoration and Redesign
The Hermitage Hotel | July 18, 2022
NASHVILLE (July 18, 2022) – The Hermitage Hotel, Nashville’s celebrated gathering place for more than 110 years, today announced the completion of its hotel-wide restoration and redesign. The standard-bearer for luxury hospitality in Nashville since 1910, the Hermitage Hotel unveiled design updates to its 122 guest rooms and suites, its famous lobby and historic ballroom. These changes follow the opening of two new restaurants from Michelin-starred chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten earlier this year. The multi-year project touched every aspect of the guest experience and marks a new era for the storied hotel, a National Historic Landmark...
Hard Rock Hotel Marbella Opens Following Complete Renovation
Hard Rock | July 15, 2022
LONDON, July 15, 2022 — 14th July will mark the opening of Marbella’s hotly anticipated new property, Hard Rock Hotel Marbella, after a full renovation. The adults-only property will offer unique experiences through its state-of-the-art facilities and services, while reflecting the immersive music environment for which Hard Rock Hotels are known.The new property, acquired in June 2021 by Stoneweg and Bain Capital Credit, the real estate investment firm, and managed by Palladium Hotel Group, has been designed by international designers Studio Gronda. It will be Palladium Hotel Group’s third Hard Rock Hotel operated and also the group...
Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley Finishes $4 Million Property Wide Upgrade
Hilton Hotels & Resorts | July 15, 2022
Santa Cruz, CA – June 15, 2022 – Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley has completed a $4-million renovation to its 178-room property. Led by Remington Hotels, the project includes updates to guestrooms, meeting space, restaurant-lounge, lobby, and hotel technology. Josh Belcher, General Manager of Hilton Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley said, “We're very excited about this renovation and the updates it brings to the hotel. Guest satisfaction has always been our top priority and we're looking forward to guests enjoying property updates now that the renovation is complete”. Owned by Ashford Hospitality Trust and managed by Remington Hotels, Hi...
1754 Properties and Argosy Real Estate Partners Purchase Best Western Premier Hotel in Jacksonville, Florida
1754 Properties | July 14, 2022
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (July 14, 2022) – 1754 Properties, LLC, an institutional owner, operator and lender of hotels and other real estate based in Weston, Florida, in partnership with Argosy Real Estate Partners, has announced the July 12 acquisition of the 164-room Best Western Premier in the Southside/Deerwood Park submarket of Jacksonville. As part of a major rebranding process, the property will undergo a comprehensive, multimillion-dollar renovation, and become one of Jacksonville’s newest full-service upscale hotels. “The Delta by Marriott brand is a natural fit, giving our guests the consistency, reassurance and benefits of Marriot...
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero Unveils Renovation
Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco at Embarcadero | July 14, 2022
SAN FRANCISCO (July 14, 2022) – With a bold new look, ubiquitous city views, and legendary Four Seasons service, Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco At Embarcadero is pleased to debut its newly renovated 127 guestrooms and 28 suites, lobby, and fitness center, as well as its dramatic private Terrace Suites and reopening of the 40th floor open-air terrace, The Overlook. Primely located atop a 48-story landmark building, Four Seasons Embarcadero offers unparalleled, sprawling City and Bay views spanning the Golden Gate Bridge and iconic skyline, as well as walkable access to some of San Francisco’s best neighborhoods like Jackson Square a...
The Iconic Park Hyatt Chicago Reopens Following a $60M Transformation
Park Hyatt | July 13, 2022
CHICAGO, IL (July 13, 2022) – The iconic Park Hyatt Chicago has resumed operations, unveiling a stunning $60M redesign of guestrooms and public spaces. Located in the bustling Magnificent Mile neighborhood at 800 N. Michigan Avenue, the storied property has been a landmark Chicago destination since it first opened in 1980 as the first Park Hyatt hotel. Founder Jay Pritzker imagined a one-of-a-kind retreat that embodied understated luxury and served as a home away from home for guests. The reopened property stays true to this original mission, offering highly personalized service, renowned art and design, and exceptional food and wine – al...
Del Mar Beach Hotel in San Diego, California Re-Opens Following Multimillion Dollar Renovation
Del Mar Beach Hotel | June 27, 2022
Del Mar, CA (June 27, 2022) – After undergoing a multimillion-dollar redesign, Del Mar’s only hotel on the beach opened on June 17. Del Mar Beach Hotel is a modern California coastal boutique hotel boasting 46 elegantly appointed guest rooms, suites and two residences, exuding authentic California style, spectacular views and an unbeatable location. Reverently preserved and reimagined for today’s discerning tastes, the hotel sparkles anew with coastal-chic design, elevated comforts and thoughtful amenities just steps from all that Del Mar is famous for. The property is managed by Azul Hospitality Group, a San Diego based hospitalit...
Hilton Nottingham Completes £6.5 Million Transformation
Hilton | June 23, 2022
NOTTINGHAM, UK — Hilton Nottingham is placing the finishing touches on a £6.5 million hotel transformation project, which includes the redesign and comprehensive refurbishment of 176 guest rooms, including bathrooms, corridors, noise insulation, installation of air-conditioning throughout and reviewed layouts in the bedrooms. This compliments the lobby which was completed during the pandemic. Sue Cave, general manager, Hilton Nottingham, said, “We are thrilled to present this stunning and modernised hotel to our guests. I feel honoured to have been a part of this amazing renovation project and thank all our local residents, team, a...
Hyatt Signs With Millat Group for the Winston Hotel in Rosebank, Johannesburg
Park Hyatt | June 23, 2022
CHICAGO (23 June 2022) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate entered into a management agreement with an affiliate of the Millat Group for the Winston Hotel in Rosebank, Johannesburg, to join the Hyatt portfolio as an affiliated hotel. The hotel will be available on Hyatt’s booking channels in the upcoming weeks. Following an extensive refurbishment, the hotel is expected to rebrand to Park Hyatt Johannesburg in early 2023, marking the re-introduction of the Park Hyatt brand to South Africa, signifying Hyatt’s focus on growing its luxury brands in the destinations that matter most to travelers, Wor...