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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Mondrian South Beach Undergoing $20 Million Property-Wide Transformation
| September 14, 2020
MIAMI BEACH, Fla., Sept. 14, 2020 - Mondrian South Beach, the waterfront oasis on Miami Beach's Biscayne Bay, announces a $20 multi-million dollar property-wide transformation. First opened in 2008, the bayside retreat is again setting out to redefine trends with a new modern tropical look, feel, and experience. Located on West Avenue with direct marina access, the 220-room property is now accepting reservations starting November 16, 2020. The renovation is being led by hotel partners Russell Galbut of Crescent Heights and Chairman of Norwegian Cruise Line and Michael S. Liebowitz CEO and Founder of Harbor Group Consulting. "Since partn...
The Annapolis Waterfront Hotel Reemerges From Multi-million Dollar Renovation and Brand Refresh
HHM | August 24, 2020
Annapolis, MD – August 24, 2020 – The Annapolis Waterfront Hotel, a member of Marriott International’s Autograph Collection, is stepping out with a reimagined guest experience inside and out following a comprehensive, multi-million dollar renovation. From the exterior to the 150 guest rooms to the extensive meetings and event spaces, paired with an overall brand refresh, the timeless charm of seaside hospitality both the hotel and destination are known for, shine brighter than ever. “The Annapolis Waterfront Hotel has always been an unmatched experience here in Annapolis,” said General Manager Matt Nelson. “The brand refres...
Hotel Indigo Detroit Opens Doors Following $10 Million Transformation
Pyramid Hotel Group | August 24, 2020
DETROIT — The doors are now open at Hotel Indigo Detroit following a $10 million, two-year transformation to infuse the spirit of Motown and the Motor City into every step of the guest experience, from the first step into the upbeat lobby to a new-concept restaurant and the lyrical, harmonious guestrooms. Located at 1020 Washington Street in the heart of downtown Detroit, Hotel Indigo is perfectly situated for business and leisure travelers, just minutes from Detroit’s main attractions. The newly refreshed property includes 241 renovated guest rooms and over 1,700 square feet of meeting space featuring locally inspired decor paying tri...
Calistoga’s Iconic Dr. Wilkinson’s Hot Springs Resort Reveals Details of Major Transformation
Dr. Wilkinson’s Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs | August 24, 2020
Calistoga, Calif. (August 24, 2020) – Co-Proprietors Robert Kline and Maki Nakamura Bara, and the San Francisco-based hotel investment firm, The Chartres Lodging Group, today announced details of the upcoming total transformation of Calistoga’s historic Dr. Wilkinson’s Hot Springs Resort into Dr. Wilkinson’s Backyard Resort & Mineral Springs, a reimagined experiential destination for living happy and healthy in Wine Country, slated to debut in fall of 2020. Beloved since 1952 for its uniquely Calistoga spirit and innovative mud bath treatments crafted by pioneering wellness experts “Doc” and Edy Wilkinson, the resort will main...
Jackson Hole’s Snow King Resort Completes Multi-Million Dollar Room Remodel
Snow King Resort | August 24, 2020
Jackson, Wyoming (August 2020) – Nestled at the base of Snow King Mountain and considered one of Jackson’s premier destination resorts with Instagram-worthy scenic views, Snow King Resort recently completed an extensive $6 million remodel to the property’s 203 guest rooms and suites. General Manager Gregg Fracassa made the announcement. The recent transformation, which commenced in October 2019 and completed in June 2020, showcases a completely new design that included a refreshed color palette that is woven throughout the fabric choices and wall color, the addition of upgraded furniture and surface finishes, carefully chosen artwo...
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago to Unveil Extensive Transformation Fall 2020
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago | August 18, 2020
Iconic luxury will be reimagined as Four Seasons Hotel Chicago announces a Hotel-wide transformation. Just steps from the Magnificent Mile and Michigan Avenue shopping district, the 347-room Hotel celebrated its 30-year anniversary last year with the commencement of this multi-million-dollar renovation. Re-emerging this fall as a vibrant hub of culture, style and energy, the Hotel will offer guests a taste of Chicago’s rich history and unique vibrancy through all-new designs and guest experiences. Building upon the hotel’s premier Forbes Five-star Status, the revitalisation includes a reconceptualised lobby and social lounge; a new res...
Prism Hotels & Resorts Completes Renovations of NYLO Las Colinas and NYLO Dallas/Plano Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Prism Hotels & Resorts | August 13, 2020
DALLAS, Aug. 13, 2020 – Dallas-based Prism Hotels & Resorts, an award-winning, full service hotel management, investment and advisory services company, announced today that its NYLO Las Colinas and NYLO Dallas/Plano Tapestry Collection by Hilton hotels, have completed extensive renovations that initially begun in early 2020. The completion of these notable renovations is another example of how the company has continued to drive results for owners across the portfolio, even amid a challenging global pandemic. Prism Hotels and Resorts’ President and CEO Steve Van made the announcement. Prism continues to work closely with the expert...
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...
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