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Hotel Owners Turn Their Attention to Renovations
JLL | December 20, 2022
The hospitality industry continues to rebound from the decline in travel during the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, one lingering impact looms. With maintenance and renovation projects mostly deferred over the last two-and-a-half years, guest satisfaction is taking a hit from outdated and inconsistent hotel conditions. The latest J.D. Power North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index shows that overall guest satisfaction is down 8 points on a 1,000-point scale, driven in part by dissatisfaction with guest rooms. Prior to 2020, the average hotel was renovated every 7 to 10 years. While the extent of these renovations has always varied by hotel...
Renaissance Austin Hotel Completes $10M Renovation of Public Space
October 10, 2022
AUSTIN, Texas – October 10, 2022 – The Renaissance Austin Hotel announced the completion of a $10 million indoor and outdoor public space renovation this week. The 492-room, full-service hotel in north Austin is one of the city’s largest hotels, with 88 suites, upscale amenities and views of the Texas Hill Country and the downtown Austin skyline. The Renaissance Austin Hotel, located in northwest Austin Arboretum, sits on nearly 10 acres with stunning oak trees throughout the property, and is an ideal location for events, meetings, and conferences. The hotel is nearby The Domain, a popular location with a wide range of restaurants, bars...
RIU Hotels & Resorts Reopens Riu Montego Bay Following Complete Renovation
RIU | December 14, 2020
With this renovation, the hotel is now Adults Only, which means RIU’s three hotels in the destination are only for over-18s. Following the overhaul, RIU now has a completely new or recently refurbished range of hotels in the country The hotel’s reopening coincides with the return to operation of Riu Palace Jamaica, also in Montego Bay Palma de Mallorca, December 14th, 2020 - RIU Hotels & Resorts has announced the reopening of Riu Montego Bay in Jamaica, following a complete renovation of its facilities and a change of concept in its service, as it is now Adults Only. What’s more, thanks to this renovation, RIU’s s...
Kimpton Marlowe Hotel Completes Guestroom and Suite Renovation
Kimpton Marlowe Hotel | October 22, 2020
Cambridge, MA - October 22, 2020 - Kimpton Marlowe Hotel is pleased to announce that its extensive guestroom redesign, which takes inspiration from the academic and literary history of the neighborhood surrounding the hotel, along with the scenic Charles River, is now complete. The project features a complete renovation of all 237 guestrooms and suites, all with floor to ceiling windows and spectacular views of the Boston skyline, hotel courtyard and Charles River, which the hotel overlooks. The guestroom renovation completes Phase I of Marlowe’s redesign; Phase II, to include all common areas, the Lobby and meeting and function spaces, is...
Somerset Hills, a Tapestry Collection by Hilton™ Hotel, Set for January 2020 Opening Following $22 Million Renovation
Somerset Hills Hotel | October 30, 2019
N.J. – Oct. 30, 2019 – Today, Valor Hospitality Partners announces plans to open the 118-room Somerset Hills Hotel in the heart of historic Warren, N.J. in January 2020. A Tapestry Collection by Hilton property, this new hotel will double as a premier wedding and corporate events venue, offering more than 5,100 square feet of flexible indoor meeting space, in addition to a beautiful and expansive outdoor venue. Originally built in 1987, Somerset Hills has been a staple in the community for decades, nestled in the rolling hills and lush greenery of Somerset County. Now, newly renovated and reimagined following a major $22 million reno...
Performance Measures Help Hotel Owners and Managers Select the Right Hotel Renovation Contractor
Cicero's Development Corporation | October 30, 2019
PLAINFIELD, IL, OCTOBER 30, 2019 -- When selecting renovation contractors, many hotel owners’ and property managers’ decisions are based solely on the bottomline. In short, the lowest price bidder wins. Other hotel owners and managers, however, carefully consider the intricacies of their project’s scope and can assess the confidence they have in their selected contractor that the renovation can be finished on-time and on-budget. What these hotel owners appreciate that others don’t are the many value-added, non-financial advantages that a talented contractor brings to the project. For the purposes of this article I will refer to thes...
Hangzhou Hua Pu Industrial Reopens Grand Hyatt Hangzhou Following Renovation and Transition From Hyatt Regency Hangzhou
Grand Hyatt | January 2, 2019
CHICAGO--January 2, 2019--Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Grand Hyatt Hangzhou, formerly Hyatt Regency Hangzhou, marking the first Grand Hyatt hotel in Zhejiang province and the 15th in China. Following an extensive 18-month redesign, the stylish 388-room hotel features luxury accommodations inspired by the best that Hangzhou has to offer. "We are extremely grateful to Chairlady Lin and her team for their tireless work over the past years, to bring the world-famous Grand Hyatt brand to Zhejiang Province for the very first time," said Stephen Ho, president, Greater China, global operations for Hyatt. "Th...
Renovating Your Commercial Property? Don’t Forget the Parking Lot!
Cicero's Development Corporation | August 29, 2018
PLAINFIELD, IL, AUGUST 29, 2018 -- Whether you run a retail mall, office building or a hotel franchise, parking lots greet your guests before you do. They are the first chance for your guests to experience your brand of hospitality, and they are your last chance to leave a lasting impression as they head home. So if you are planning a renovation of your property don't forget to include your parking lot. Parking lots receive their fair share of traffic. It is inevitable that these lots will endure wear and tear as time progresses. Here are four very common problems that occur: Potholes: Potholes are a common type of damage. They are ...
