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Doubletree Grand Hotel, on Miami�s Biscayne Bay |
| MIAMI, Fla., May 19, 2005 � A preferred choice for groups, corporate
travelers and leisure guests � including pre-and post-cruise visitors �
the Doubletree Grand Hotel, situated on Miami�s scenic Biscayne Bay, has
completed a $5 million renovation, lavishly transforming its guest rooms
and meeting space. Located within the 42-story Grand Condominium and Commercial
Center in the burgeoning Miami Performing Arts District, the 152-room full-service
property offers easy access to Downtown, Brickell, South Beach, the Port
of Miami and I-95.
Newly-designed guest rooms feature pillow-top mattresses with down-filled duvets, marble bathrooms and elegant furnishings, offering a sense of tranquility and grandeur. �We studied the best of the best to develop a room concept that would satisfy even the most demanding traveler,� states Julie Grimes, Owner Representative. �Our goal was to provide the greatest level of comfort at affordable prices.� To carry out her vision, Grimes enlisted Miami design firm ba-haus/KNF, a multi-disciplinary practice with proven experience in the hotel and leisure markets. Its concept for the Doubletree Grand Hotel is described as �Sand and Sea Glass,� implemented by fusing a palette of neutral colors with rich textures, taking advantage of the spectacular bay views. Travelers mixing business and pleasure can enjoy executive desks, in-room high speed internet access, WIFI access throughout the building, business center and 8,400 square feet of meeting space, including a 3,500 waterfront ballroom with terrace overlooking the beautiful Biscayne Bay. Additionally the Doubletree Grand Hotel offers four award-winning restaurants, a fully-equipped health club, Olympic size pool and Jacuzzi, deli and grocery store, dry cleaning, beauty and spa services, newsstand, car-rental, Wachovia bank and full-service marina. �There are a number of options in our market � being different is as critical as is the right price and we�ve packaged what we know the demanding marketplace needs at price points which remain strategically and highly competitive,� states General Manager Robert Lacle. The Doubletree Grand Hotel is located at 1717 North Bayshore Dr., Miami, Fla., 33132. For more information, please call 305-372-0313 and take a virtual tour at www.doubletreegrand.com. For reservations, please call your travel agent or toll-free at 800-222-TREE (800-222-8733). |
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The Doubletree Grand Hotel
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�We�ve
thrown out and replaced everything except for our name and started from
scratch,� states General Manager Robert Lacle. �Now, the Doubletree
Grand serves as one of the city�s stylish boutique hotels planted minutes
away from everything important in Miami.�