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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Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs Coming to the Desert in Fall 2020 Following Renovation and Conversion
Margaritaville | August 5, 2020
PALM SPRINGS, Calif., Aug. 5, 2020 - Global lifestyle and hospitality brand, Margaritaville, and Davidson Hotels & Resorts today announced the transformation and upcoming opening of Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs. Located in the heart of the Uptown Design District, a historic playground for old-and-new Hollywood's elite, the resort is expected to open in fall 2020. "We are thrilled to bring the Margaritaville lifestyle to Palm Springs as we open our first resort on the west coast," shared Tamara Baldanza-Dekker, Chief Marketing Officer, Margaritaville. "Margaritaville Resort Palm Springs will be the ultimate island oasis in ...
The Union Club Hotel at Purdue University Reopens Following $35 Million Renovation
White Lodging | August 5, 2020
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. | August 5, 2020: Purdue University is ushering in a new era in hospitality to campus with the reopening today (Aug. 5) of the historic Union Club Hotel. The 182-room hotel recently completed a comprehensive $35 million, yearlong renovation where snapshots of Purdue’s legacy can be found everywhere, including in the names of its three new dining concepts. The Union Club Hotel renovation involved a complete overhaul of all guest rooms and public spaces, including a significant transformation of the lobby to create a grand entrance with a modern loft-like feel. Throughout the renovation, original Purdue architecture an...
Santa Cruz’s Historic Chaminade Resort & Spa Completes Multi-Million Dollar Transformation
Chaminade Resort & Spa | August 4, 2020
Santa Cruz, CA (August 4, 2020) – Considered one of Santa Cruz’s premier, luxury destination resorts with breathtaking views of Monterey Bay, the 156-room Chaminade Resort & Spa is celebrating the completion of an extensive, $10 million transformation. To restore the integrity of the beloved property’s 1930’s iconic Spanish Revival architecture, the property’s public spaces including a new arrival experience, spacious lobby, signature restaurant and lounge with spectacular views, the expansive outdoors and firepit areas as well as its 12,000 square feet of meeting and event space, provided an ideal canvas to renew the spirit ...
Hyatt Signs With Intriva for Conversion of Iconic Byblos Hotel in Mijas, Spain
The Unbound Collection by Hyatt | July 30, 2020
CHICAGO (July 30, 2020) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with a wholly owned subsidiary of Intriva Capital European Principal Investment Fund I LP (“Intriva”), a European private equity fund, to see the former iconic Byblos Hotel in Mijas redeveloped into a luxury 200-bedroom resort. The property, which has been closed since 2010, will be managed by Marugal Hotel Management and will mark the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Southern Spain. Expected to open in early 2022, guests and World of Hyatt members will be able to enjoy the latest addition to The Unb...
Integrated Capital Completes Multi-Million Dollar Renovation of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh – Meadow Lands
Integrated Capital, LLC | July 28, 2020
WASHINGTON, Pa., (July 28, 2020)—Integrated Capital, a Los Angeles-based, private real estate advisory and investment firm, today announced the completion of a multi-million dollar renovation of the 140-room DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh – Meadow Lands. The hotel is operated by Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG), a private hotel investment, ownership and management company, on behalf of Integrated Capital. “Though construction materials are much harder to come by during the pandemic, we were able to complete this hotel refresh on-time and on-budget,” said Kenneth Fearn, managing partner, Integrated Capital. ...
Avoid Cost Overruns During Hotel Renovations
Cicero's Development Corporation | July 17, 2020
An accurate Scope of Work gives direction, timeline and purpose to renovation PLAINFIELD, IL, JULY 16, 2020 - Renovating a hotel can be a daunting task, one fraught with financial risks. However, by carefully determining the Scope of Work, the sticky issues that might derail a renovation project can be addressed effectively and strategically before the first day of construction. First off, what is a scope of work? A scope of work is a detailed document explaining exactly what is expected of a team completing a construction contract. It contains information that gives direction and purpose to every facet of a renovation—information hot...
Casetta Group Relaunches The Pearl Hotel in San Diego, California
Casetta Group | July 9, 2020
LOS ANGELES (July 9, 2020) – The Pearl Hotel, operated by brand and hospitality management firm Casetta Group, reemerges as San Diego’s newest urban retreat and social hub following substantial renovations. Newly redesigned to celebrate the boutique hotel’s 1960s aesthetic paired with Casetta’s philosophy of sustainability without compromising style, The Pearl Hotel welcomes guests with refurbished guest rooms, lobby and public spaces along with an updated dining experience at onsite restaurant, Charles + Dinorah. “For more than 60 years, The Pearl Hotel has been an integral part of San Diego’s Point Loma neighborhood,” said ...
Crescent Hotels & Resorts Adds The Ritz-Carlton New York, Westchester to Management Portfolio
Crescent Hotels & Resorts | July 8, 2020
Westchester, NY (July 8, 2020) – Crescent Hotels & Resorts and Glacier Global Partners revealed its plans for a significant renovation and the re-branding of The Ritz-Carlton New York, Westchester, further emphasizing Glacier Global Partners long-term investment in the future of the luxury hotel located in the heart of Westchester County. The hotel is projected to reopen early 2021 as part of Marriott International’s Autograph Collection brand and will be managed by Crescent Hotels & Resorts. The multi-million dollar renovation is set to commence later this summer and will include a full redesign and reconstruction of the exist...
Holiday Inn Binghamton Downtown, New York Completes Multimillion Dollar Renovation
Vista Property Management | July 2, 2020
Binghamton, NY, July 2, 2020 - Vista Hospitality Group’s property management division is very pleased to announce the completion of a multimillion dollar renovation at the Holiday Inn Binghamton Downtown, New York. The upscale guestroom renovation offers travelers to the Southern Tier of New York state the newest hotel rooms in the Binghamton Market. And the initial guest reviews are in – “Overwhelmingly positive!” The project at the Holiday Inn Binghamton Downtown involved constructing all new Guestrooms (including the creation of dynamic new two-room suites), attractive Lobby, and beautifully redesigned Meeting Space. The stylish...
McNeill Hotel Company’s Hampton Inn & Suites South Columbia (MD) Opens Following Renovation
McNeill Hotel Company | June 29, 2020
Columbia, MD – June 29, 2020 – McNeill Hotel Company’s 124-room Hampton Inn & Suites South Columbia (MD) announced today that it is now open and ready to serve guests after having completed an extensive renovation. The renovation, which will be formally celebrated in the fall, involved both guestrooms and all public spaces and included new mattress sets and televisions in the guest rooms. The exterior of the hotel was also reimagined with new building paint, signage, and lighting. Hotel amenities include free breakfast, complimentary WiFi, indoor pool, a 24-hour business center and fitness center. Each guestroom includes luxury ...
Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club Completes $5.5 Million Renovation of Britterige Villas
Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club | June 5, 2020
BREWSTER, MA — June 5, 2020 — Ocean Edge Resort & Golf Club has completed renovations to its collection of 116 one-bedroom Britterige Villas. The $5.5 million overhaul provides travelers with a modern yet casual retreat, infused with elements reflective of the Cape’s coastal setting. The 20 Lower Level Britterige Villas were refreshed with a top-to-bottom paint job and enhanced furnishings, while the remaining 96 Britterige Villas, including the signature Britterige Blueberry Pond Villa, received full-scale renovations that touched every corner of the 750 sq. ft. villas, including new carpet, furnishings, kitchenette, décor and fix...
Quality Inn & Suites Garden of the Gods Completes Renovation in Colorado Springs
Hostmark Hospitality Group | May 28, 2020
COLORADO SPRINGS, May 28, 2020 – Quality Inn & Suites Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, Colo. has completed a renovation of its 124 guest rooms including newly remodeled bathrooms as well as new paint, furniture and fixtures. Since 2016, San Diego-based RAR Hospitality has been managing the branded hotel including its renovation and in February 2020, Chicago-based hotel management company, Hostmark Hospitality Group assumed RAR’s hotel collection including Quality Inn & Suites Garden of the Gods, managing the completion of the renovation. The hotel assumption of Quality Inn & Suites Garden of the Gods is part of Hostmar...
The Dow Hotel Company (DHC) Offers Tips to Navigate the Pandemic for Management Companies and Hotel Owners
The Dow Hotel Company | April 13, 2020
SEATTLE, Wash., April 13, 2020—Officials The Dow Hotel Company (DHC), a leading national hotel owner/investor and operator, today provided guidance to fellow hotel owners and operators as the hotel industry continues to seek ways to combat the effects of the coronavirus. “As the entire hospitality industry experiences a major decline in hotel demand, it has never been more important for management companies to be intensely focused on helping it's hotel owners and owner/partners to navigate the current environment through various types of cost containment measures,” said Murray L. Dow II, founder and president, DHC. “ Management com...
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center Completes Phase Two of Nearly $20 Million Renovation
Embassy Suites by Hilton | March 13, 2020
TAMPA, Fla. - The 360-suite Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Downtown Convention Center has completed its final phase of a multimillion-dollar property renovation. The transformation focuses on bringing forth a vibrant, contemporary design with a touch of coastal inspiration. All the hotel’s public spaces are completely renovated to maximize and create functional space throughout the hotel. The hotel’s expansive atrium fosters an atmosphere of socializing and unwinding for guests. The renovated guest suites feature modern comforts, including two 55” flat screen high-definition TVs, a refrigerator, coffee maker, microwave and a selectio...
White Lodging Plans Conversion of Marriott Plaza San Antonio to The Otis Hotel San Antonio, Autograph Collection
White Lodging | March 12, 2020
White Lodging and Marriott’s Autograph Collection announced today that they will completely transform an existing 251-room property into The Otis Hotel San Antonio, Autograph Collection. Drawing from the city’s culture and the property’s rich history, The Otis Hotel will be the choice for easygoing luxury in the Alamo City. The Otis Hotel is San Antonio’s first Autograph Collection property, which is Marriott International’s global collection of more than 180 inspiring distinctive hotels around the world, that are Exactly Like Nothing Else. The Otis Hotel San Antonio is the second of its namesake, with the first opening in Austin...
Iconic Little Palm Island Resort & Spa Reopens in Florida Keys
| March 5, 2020
LITTLE TORCH KEY, Fla. – Little Palm Island Resort & Spa – part of the Noble House Hotels & Resorts collection – officially began welcoming guests on March 1, 2020. After undergoing a complete re-imagination, the four-acre, ultra-luxe private island resort is the last Florida Keys property to reopen following Hurricane Irma in September 2017, marking an end to the exhaustive restoration process. “We’ve invested a lot of careful thought and attention to details in rebuilding Little Palm Island to retain elements loved by guests while ushering in sophisticated new design elements and amenities, said Kevin Geanides, the r...
Crestline Completes Renovation of Courtyard by Marriott Charlottesville – University Medical Center
Crestline Hotels & Resorts, LLC | March 5, 2020
Charlottesville, VA – March 5, 2020 - Tucked under the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains and in the heart of this University of Virginia historic community, guests will find the newly reimagined 139-guestroom Courtyard by Marriott Charlottesville - University Medical Center. The hotel’s redesign features a refreshed and modernized lobby with media pods, communal tables, plush lounge furniture and upgraded televisions. The all new Courtyard Crate, is a redesigned sundry shop with freshly brewed Starbucks® coffee and specialty beverages via the self-serve Serenade brewing machine. The shop sells an enhanced selection of merchand...
Grand Nikko Tokyo Bay Maihama Set for May Opening Following Rebranding
| March 3, 2020
TOKYO -- Grand Nikko Tokyo Bay Maihama is pleased to announce that it will open its doors on May 1st, 2020. Currently operating as the Tokyo Bay Maihama Hotel Club Resort, the hotel will be rebranded and operated by Okura Nikko Hotel Management Co., Ltd. from that date. Grand Nikko Tokyo Bay Maihama will offer a Southern European atmosphere incorporating a striking pink exterior. The hotel will provide guests with a unique opportunity to refresh both their minds and bodies while enveloped in a refreshing resort breeze, inspired by the concept "The epitome of quality, where guests can experience ultimate comfort, unlock all their senses." ...
Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate Plans Renovation
Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate | March 2, 2020
Orlando, FL (March 2, 2020) – Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate announced plans for a renovation that includes fully reimagined guest rooms, villas, as well as exciting updates to public spaces and meeting rooms, which will elevate the overall guest and meetings experience. Slated to begin in June and for completion in early Fall 2020, all 720 guest rooms and suites will be updated with new furnishings, carpet, and décor including lighting, paint, artwork, linens, drapery and bathroom restoration, with no detail being left untouched. All 49 villas will be refreshed with new light fixtures, chandeliers, furniture, new larger TV’s and ...
McKibbon Hospitality Begins Renovation of Aloft Asheville Downtown
Aloft Hotels | February 27, 2020
Asheville, NC (Feb. 27, 2020) – McKibbon Hospitality, an award-winning leader in hotel management, today announced that Aloft Asheville Downtown has begun an all-encompassing renovation, implementing modern, stylistic upgrades, new soft goods and refreshed amenities throughout. The hotel remains open during the renovation, which began in January 2020 and is expected to be completed this March. Upon completion, guests will experience new carpeting, seating and fabrics in all guest rooms, suites and public spaces. Blending bold patterns and vibrant colors, the hotel’s refreshed look reinvigorates the space while staying true to the brand...
Noble Investment Group Completes Comprehensive Upgrade to Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Perimeter Center
Noble Investment Group | February 26, 2020
ATLANTA, Feb. 26, 2020 -- Noble Investment Group ("Noble") today announced the Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta Perimeter Center has completed a comprehensive upgrade and enhancement to all hotel guestrooms and suites, public areas, and meeting and event spaces. The hotel is situated in the heart of the Perimeter Center area of Atlanta, one of the largest office markets in the southeast with nearly 29 million square feet of office space. Perimeter Center is home to the world headquarters of United Parcel Service, Cox Enterprises, AT&T Mobility, Haverty's and Newell Rubbermaid and major hubs for State Farm, Auto Trader, Mercedes-Benz a...
Multimillion-Dollar Renovation Completed at Holiday Inn® – Houston Intercontinental Airport
| February 26, 2020
HOUSTON - February 26, 2020 - The Holiday Inn ® hotel at Houston Intercontinental Airport is celebrating its grand reopening after undergoing a multimillion-dollar renovation. The hotel now features 414 stylish rooms and the new Texas-fare diner, Blue Dixie Kitchen. Leisure or business travelers will be treated to functional, flexible and enjoyable spaces to meet their various needs during their stay. From the moment guests walk into the lobby until they lay their head down at night, every space has been renovated, refreshed or redesigned to ensure a pleasurable experience. John Muller, General Manager for Holiday Inn® – Houston...
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...
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