Area Investments in Hotel Development and Renovations Nearly $200 Million
ANAHEIM, CA. (Jan. 9, 2015) – Anaheim Resort District hotel development is moving at a vigorous pace with nine brand new hotels being added in 2014 -2015. The new additions will offer Anaheim area convention and leisure travelers more options, such as the return of the Hyatt brand to Anaheim and a portfolio of new and engaging family-friendly hotels. Collectively, these properties will bring more than 1,500 guest rooms and suites to the Anaheim Resort area.
“Nearly $200 million dollars is currently being invested by major hotel brands into Anaheim Resort District in hotel development and renovations. This is a testament to our appeal in the marketplace,” said Jay Burress, president and CEO, Anaheim/Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau. “Anaheim continues to evolve as a distinctive and inviting location and our latest hotel development will help keep our destination fresh and competitive in the leisure and convention market.”
Three Anaheim Hotels Added in 2014:
- The Hyatt Place Anaheim Resort – 178 guest rooms
- Two (2) SpringHill Suites by Marriott – 172 guest rooms and 120 guest rooms, respectively
Five Anaheim Hotels to Open in 2015:
- The Hyatt House Anaheim Resort – 252 guest rooms
- Residence Inn – 274 guest rooms
- Homewood Suites by Hilton – Anaheim Convention Center/Disneyland® Main Gate – 215 guest rooms
- Holiday InnExpress – 96 guest rooms
- Courtyard Waterpark Hotel At Disneyland – 222 guest rooms
Breaking Anaheim Hotel Development News: The Wincome Group
The Wincome Group, owners of three other hotel properties in Anaheim and Orange County (Anabella Hotel, Carousel Inn in Anaheim and Avenue of the Arts Wyndam Hotel in Costa Mesa) recently purchased the 300-guest room Anaheim Plaza Hotel. This major acquisition issituated on Harbor Blvd. in Anaheim, directly across from Disneyland’s front entrance. The expansive hotel property sits on eight acres of land in a very high traffic tourism area. Construction and redevelopment details are not yet set.
In addition to all the new hotel development, many Anaheim Resort District hotels are in the midst of substantial renovations. Three major projects include: the Hilton Anaheim, Anaheim Marriott, and Sheraton Park Hotel. The three hotel properties border the Anaheim Convention Center’s expansive outdoor Grand Plaza and each have recently embarked on a collective $53 million hotel renovation investment, with expected completion in early 2015.
There are currently 20,000 hotel guest rooms in the Anaheim Resort District. With the new hotel development that number will increase to a total inventory of more than 21,500 guest rooms by 2015.
The added hotel inventory will better serve the increased demand for hotel room nights in the Anaheim/Orange County area. According to a recent CIC Research report, hotel occupancy (through September 2014) rate increased 5.1 percent, while thevolume of hotel room nights sold increased 6.5 percent for the month compared to the prior year.
