Silverwest Hotels Plans Summer 2020 Opening of Le Meridien St. Louis Clayton
Le Meridien St. Louis Clayton | January 29, 2020
The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach Re-Opens Following $90 Million Renovation
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC | January 27, 2020
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Pebblebrook and SH Hotels Plan 2021 Opening of 1 Hotel San Francisco
1 Hotels | February 19, 2020
Currently operating as Hotel Vitale, the property will undergo a full $25 million renovation and conversion BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE: PEB) (the “Company”) and SH Hotels and Resorts today announced the planned transformation of Hotel Vitale to the sustainability-focused, mission-driven and luxury experiential 1 Hotel San Francisco, which is expected to open in 2021 following a full renovation and conversion into a flourishing urban retreat. Located on the Embarcadero waterfront overlooking the Bay Bridge, and steps from the historic Ferry Building, the property has a great location and is current...
Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino Reaches Milestone Topping Out of Expansive, Third Tower
Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino | February 19, 2020
LAS VEGAS (February 19, 2020) – Thirteen months after breaking ground, the Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino has topped out on its expansive, third hotel tower. The announcement comes in conjunction with newly-released room renderings highlighting the stylish design of the studio king and one-bedroom suite offerings. Boasting over 250,000 square feet of additional hospitality space the new tower is on track to begin booking this spring for stays starting in September 2020. Anchored by seven guest-room floors and adding 495 new rooms to the property’s existing inventory of 629, the Downtown Grand’s third tower, located on the east sid...
Juárez Hotel Group Acquires Holiday Inn Express in Downtown El Paso
February 13, 2020
The 112-room Holiday Inn Express in Downtown El Paso has been sold to a Juárez hotel group, which plans on. "We're very interested in the growth of Downtown El Paso and saw the opportunity of getting into that market," said Alberto Hernandez De Santiago, CEO of Landstar Hotels. "It's a strong performing hotel." Landstar also is building the 100-room Springhill Suites by Marriott at 1300 Airway Blvd., near the El Paso airport. It owns two hotels in Juarez. No sales price was divulged, but Hernandez said Landstar will invest about $10 million in the Downtown hotel, which, he said, includes the sale price and projected costs for planne...
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust and Margaritaville Enterprises Bringing Margaritaville Hotel to San Diego’s Gaslamp Quarter
Margaritaville | February 13, 2020
BETHESDA, Md.--February 13, 2020-- Today, Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE: PEB, “Pebblebrook” or “the Company”) and Margaritaville Enterprises LLC announced the global lifestyle brand’s second west coast resort, The Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter. The property is expected to open in 2021 in downtown San Diego, California. Located in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter, just blocks from Petco Park and the San Diego Convention Center, the hotel will feature 235 guest rooms as well as signature Margaritaville food and beverage concepts. Travelers can immerse themselves in the excitement of the city while staying in a trul...
Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center Undergoes Renovation and Division to Two Hotels
Marriott International | February 4, 2020
FEBRUARY 4, 2020 — BETHESDA, MD - Marriott International has unveiled an exciting new offering at Frankfurt Airport following a long-term commitment to upgrade and elevate the existing Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel & Conference Center. The renovation of the property not only delivers a revamped Sheraton hotel to the market but also a brand-new Marriott hotel, bringing two of Marriott International’s most well-known brands together in one location for the first time. Each hotel is distinct and retains individual brand characteristics, including guest rooms, executive lounges and lobby experience, but shares expansive facilities incl...
Silverwest Hotels Plans Summer 2020 Opening of Le Meridien St. Louis Clayton
Le Meridien St. Louis Clayton | January 29, 2020
(ST. LOUIS; January 29, 2020) – Silverwest Hotels announces plans today for Le Meridien St. Louis Clayton, a new upscale hotel destination for creative and culturally-minded travelers and locals alike in downtown Clayton, Missouri, just outside of St. Louis. Located at the corner of Bonhomme Ave. and Bemiston Street (7730 Bonhomme Ave, St. Louis, MO 63105), the 268-room hotel will open this summer after a multi-million dollar, full-scale transformation. Silverwest Hotels acquired the property over 18 months ago, and the new Marriott brand mark showcases the extensive investment into restoring the property as a destination for St. Louis. ...
The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach Re-Opens Following $90 Million Renovation
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC | January 27, 2020
MIAMI, Jan. 27, 2020 -- The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach is thrilled to have re-opened its doors following a $90 million, multi-year renovation that touched all elements of the property. Ideally located in the heart of South Beach, Miami, the landmark hotel was originally imagined by architect Morris Lapidus, and following its floor-to-ceiling restoration is set to deliver a rare and refined experience marked by timeless design, thoughtful programming, and the anticipatory service of the Ladies and Gentlemen of The Ritz-Carlton. "Today, The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach – a treasure in the brand's portfolio and in Miami - returns better th...
Tapestry Collection by Hilton Debuts in Northern California With The Inn at Saratoga
Tapestry Collection by Hilton | January 22, 2020
SARATOGA, Ca. - The Inn at Saratoga, Tapestry Collection by Hilton opens this month after an extensive renovation, including a new name and contemporary design, in the heart of charming downtown Saratoga, California. The 47-room boutique hotel will open its doors on January 21 at 20645 Fourth Street, just minutes away from some of the best wineries, golf courses and hiking the region has to offer. The Inn at Saratoga will be the first Tapestry Collection property in Silicon Valley, providing a quiet haven a short drive away from the stomping grounds of some of the world’s most innovative companies. The Inn at Saratoga offers thoughtful a...
Park Hotels & Resorts Unveils The Reach Key West Following Multi-Million-Dollar Renovation
The Reach Key West, Curio Collection by Hilton | January 21, 2020
KEY WEST, Fla. - Following a multi-million-dollar renovation, the newest addition to Hilton’s upper upscale Curio Collection, The Reach Key West recently made its debut and will be the brand’s first property in the destination. The reimagined 150-room resort, owned by Park Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: PK), is positioned on the only natural sand beach in the southernmost tip of the continental U.S. in Key West. The resort also features a new oceanfront restaurant and bar, Four Marlins, with a completely modernized design that offers delicious cuisine amid sea breezes on the open-air wood deck. “The Reach Key West is a highly antici...
HOF Village, LLC Announces $21 Million Renovation to Upcoming DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Canton, Ohio
HOF Village, LLC | January 9, 2020
Expected to join the DoubleTree by Hilton brand in the summer of 2020, the hotel will welcome travelers with comfortable accommodations and best-in-class hospitality CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 9, 2020 -- HOF Village, LLC (HOFV), the owner of the premier sports, entertainment and media enterprise surrounding the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, today announced that it will open a DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Downtown Canton. The fully renovated hotel, which was acquired by HOFV in October 2019, is expected to open in the summer of 2020, in time to welcome guests for the 2020 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week Powered by Johns...
The Westin New Orleans Unveils $30 Million Renovation
Westin Hotels & Resorts | January 9, 2020
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 9, 2020 -- The Westin New Orleans is pleased to announce the completion of a $30 million revitalization spanning the entire hotel. The extensive architectural and interior redesign includes major renovations to all guestrooms and suites, lobby/check-in, and 30,000 square feet of meeting space. The hotel also features new dining establishments Bistro at the Bend restaurant and Observatory Eleven bar and lounge, as well as new special event space, Riverbend Ballroom. The restaurant, bar, and ballroom are located on the 11th floor, where hotel guests may enjoy cocktails, Southern cuisine through a regional lens, and the abili...
Rosewood Little Dix Bay Opens on BVI’s Virgin Gorda Following an Extensive, Four-Year Reimagination
Rosewood Little Dix Bay | January 7, 2020
VIRGIN GORDA, British Virgin Islands, Jan. 7, 2020 -- Following a four-year closure and comprehensive renovation, Rosewood Little Dix Bay on Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands debuts today, marking one of the year's most highly anticipated openings. Originally founded by conservationist Laurance Rockefeller over half a century ago in 1964 and long regarded as one of the world's greatest getaways, the iconic resort has been completely revived and redesigned while staying true to its identity as a leading example of ecotourism. Set across 500 acres of pristine private beachfront and breathtaking flora and fauna, the reimagined resort pr...
Pebb Capital & Lease Florida Open New Hampton Inn by Hilton in Miami Beach, Florida
Pebb Capital | January 7, 2020
The reimagined historic Hampton Inn at The Continental features 100 guestrooms managed by Driftwood Hospitality Management Pebb Capital – a diversified, multi-strategy real estate and private equity investment firm – in a partnership with LeaseFlorida, today announced the opening of Hampton Inn at The Continental in Miami Beach, Florida. The new 100-key hotel features a wide range of amenities in one of the U.S.’ leading tourism destinations. This news follows the partnerships acquisition of the historically-designated property in 2016 and subsequent engagement in a $25 million rehabilitation to reposition its interiors to align with...
Quality Inn Clearwater Beach Begins Renovation and Rebranding to Dolphin Sands Beach Club
Choice Hotels International, Inc | January 6, 2020
Clearwater Beach, Fla. (January 6, 2020) - The Quality Inn beachfront hotel, located at 655 S. Gulfview Blvd., is currently undergoing a complete transformation and will relaunch in the Spring as Dolphin Sands Beach Club. The all new hotel will become part of Choice Hotels’ upscale Ascend® Collection which features historic, boutique and one-of-a-kind hotels that reflect the cultural fabric of their communities, creating a truly unique and rewarding guest experience. Dolphin Sands Beach Club boasts a premier location on the south end of Clearwater Beach next to the Hampton Inn and Suites, affording easy access to the area’s top att...
RMS Companies Plans Spring 2020 Opening of The Lloyd Following Renovation and Rebranding
RMS Companies | January 2, 2020
January 2, 2020 – Stamford, CT – On January 1, 2020 Hotel Zero Degrees in Stamford will close to make way for The Lloyd, a new luxury boutique hotel being developed by RMS Companies. The entire building will be renovated and transformed into a 94-room luxury boutique hotel with a warm modern design. The lobby lounge will include a celebrity chef-curated breakfast and will serve cocktails and a bar menu in the evenings. “After ten successful years of operating Hotel Zero Degrees Stamford, we are excited to transform this facility into the finest boutique hotel in the area with luxury accommodations and amenities, as well as first class ...
Best Western® Hotels & Resorts Welcomes Newly Renovated Best Western Premier® Hotel in Kansas City
Best Western Hotels & Resorts | December 19, 2019
Kansas City, Missouri (December 19, 2019)—Best Western Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of its newest upscale property, the Best Western Premier Kansas City Sports Complex Hotel. The newly renovated hotel opened its doors to guests as a Best Western Premier property offering modern décor, upscale amenities and superior service travelers have come to trust from the Best Western Premier Brand. “We couldn’t be more excited to join the exclusive Best Western Premier brand,” said Dennis Hulsing, Owner of the Best Western Premier Kansas City Sports Complex Hotel. “Our newly renovated property will be a shining example of wha...
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Unveils Plans for $25 Million Renovation and Rebranding of Donovan Hotel to Hotel Zena
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust | December 18, 2019
Hotel Zena is expected to open in the second quarter of 2020 in Washington, D.C. Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE: PEB) (the “Company”) today announced the planned $25 million renovation and transformation of Donovan Hotel to Hotel Zena as the newest member of the “Unofficial Z Collection,” the Company’s individually curated portfolio of urban lifestyle hotels. Hotel Zena is expected to open in the second quarter of 2020 in Washington, D.C. Well situated in Logan Circle, at the beginning of Washington, D.C.’s vibrant 14th Street corridor, the sought-after neighborhood for vibrant music venues, funky galleries and trendy boutiqu...
Arlington Approved for $550 Million Convention Center & Hotel Addition
Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau | December 18, 2019
Construction is expected to begin in early 2020 and to be completed in 2023 connecting 888 additional hotel rooms via skybridge to the new 300-room Live! by Loews Hotel The Arlington City Council voted Tuesday evening to approve a $550 million addition to the city's booming Entertainment District. The project will include a new 888-room hotel aptly called Loews Arlington, a publicly owned convention center, and a parking facility for 1,500 vehicles. Construction is expected to begin in early 2020 and to be completed in 2023. Developed in public-private partnership with Loews, the Texas Rangers, Cordish Cos., the City of Arlington and Tarran...
Saving on Utility Bills in Hotels
Sam Reed | December 18, 2019
There are close to 50,000 hotels and motels in the United States, and they spend around 6 percent of their operating costs on energy each year, according to Energy Star. Most of that is used for lighting and climate control. Because hotels and motels operate 24 hours per day, those two things run almost constantly. Making a few energy-efficient changes can make a big difference. Energy consumption at hotels also accounts for 60 percent of its carbon footprint. Upgrade your lighting Most of the changes to lighting can be done inexpensively while cutting a hotel’s energy bill by as much as 20 percent, according to Carbon Trust. Car...
NewcrestImage Acquires SpringHill Suites in Downtown Dallas, Texas
| December 17, 2019
NewcrestImage has expanded its portfolio by acquiring the 148-room SpringHill Suites by Marriott on Lamar Street in the heart of the West End Historic District of downtown Dallas. The company will now operate four hotels and almost 600 rooms in downtown Dallas. The three other properties are a dual-brand 128-room AC Hotel and 121-room Residence Inn, and a 176-room Hampton Inn & Suites. “The SpringHill Suites has a prime location in a vibrant neighborhood that attracts both business and leisure travelers,” explained Mehul Patel, Chairman and CEO of NewcrestImage. “It complements our existing properties just a few blocks away an...
Delray Beach Marriott Launches Renovation and Rebranding to Opal Grand Oceanfront Resort & Spa
Opal Collection | December 16, 2019
The newest property to join the Opal Collection, Opal Grand is perfectly poised in the heart of Delray Beach offering 277 guestrooms including 89 suites. The iconic Delray Beach Marriott announces the transformation to the Opal Grand Oceanfront Resort & Spa. Delray’s premiere oceanfront resort has been redesigned as a new contemporary hotel with spectacular ocean views, huge suites, more function space and parking. Opal Grand brings a new standard of luxury to Delray Beach’s premier location on the corner of Atlantic Avenue and the Ocean. The hotel creates a new paradigm of opulence in the reinvention of a beloved icon of modern...
Pan Pacific Hotels Group Opens PanPacific Toronto Following Rebranding
Pan Pacific Hotels Group | December 13, 2019
The former Westin Prince Hotel offers 409 guestrooms and suites located in North East Toronto Pan Pacific Hotels Group puts another footprint in North America with the rebranding of The Westin Prince Hotel to Pan Pacific Toronto. Pan Pacific Toronto will be the fifth hotel for Pan Pacific Hotels Group in North America, joining other hotels in Vancouver, Whistler in British Columbia and Seattle. Mr Choe Peng Sum, Chief Executive Officer, Pan Pacific Hotels Group, said, “We are delighted to fly the Pan Pacific flag in Toronto. As an international brand, Pan Pacific will bring to the hotel not only its guests from North America where we hav...
Apple Leisure Group and Hesperia Hotels & Resorts Debut Secrets Lanzarote Resort & Spa in Canary Islands
Apple Leisure Group | December 12, 2019
NEWTOWN SQUARE, PA – December 12, 2019 - AMResorts®, an Apple Leisure Group® (ALG) company, and Hesperia Hotels & Resorts, one of leading hotel groups in Spain, announced today the debut of the second Secrets® Resorts & Spas branded property in Europe with Secrets Lanzarote Resort & Spa. Following a €10 million renovation, the resort opened on December 9, and is located close to Lanzarote airport and alongside the beautiful marina of Puerto Calero. The property is owned and managed by Hesperia Resorts & Hotels. “We are thrilled to debut this new property on the island of Lanzarote, which marks another successful mi...
Peachtree Hotel Group Launches Renovation and Rebranding of Four Points by Sheraton Knoxville Cumberland House
Peachtree Hotel Group | December 12, 2019
KNOXVILLE, TENN. DECEMBER 12, 2019 - Officials of Peachtree Hotel Group today announced the temporary transition of the Four Points by Sheraton Knoxville Cumberland House into the Cumberland House Knoxville while the hotel completes a $12 million, approximately six-month renovation to completely transform the hotel. Upon completion of the renovation in the early summer of 2020, the hotel will be rebranded as the Cumberland House Knoxville Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. “As we enhance the hotel to meet the requirements of upscale travelers to the Knoxville area, we will maintain operations as usual under a temporary, independent, bo...
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