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McWhinney Acquires the 244-Key Austin Proper Hotel in Austin Texas
McWHINNEY | September 27, 2021
Denver, CO — September 27, 2021 — McWhinney, a national real estate investment, development and management firm with expertise in commercial, multifamily, hospitality, residential and mixed-use assets, has acquired the luxurious Austin Proper Hotel in Austin, Texas. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Developed by the Kor Group, the 32-story award-winning Austin Proper Hotel & Residences opened in December 2019 and is located in the heart of downtown Austin’s 2nd Street District, just steps from Lady Bird Lake and the legendary Austin City Limits music venue. Designed by iconic interior designer Kelly Wea...
Chicago 1929 Landmark Building Now Home to Grupo Habita’s 69-Room Hotel, The Robey
Grupo Habita | October 3, 2016
Berlin, October 3, 2016 — In a city revered for bold architectural wonders and soaring skylines, come November, a landmark 1929 Art Deco masterpiece will see a soulful revival befitting the Windy City. Perched high above the six corners of Damen, Milwaukee, and North Avenue, The Robey stands stoically as the only skyscraper for kilometers, stretching 61-meters tall and home to 69 guest rooms, Café Robey, a second-floor lounge, a guest-only rooftop lounge, and, come 2017, an exclusive rooftop pool. With the pedigree of Grupo Habita behind the project, so too comes a confident stroke of modern yet timeless hospitality. Taking...