Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City to Undergo a Top-to-Bottom Renovation
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City | February 24, 2023
Rancho Bernardo Inn Completes Guestroom Renovation
Rancho Bernardo Inn | February 24, 2023
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Sheraton Waikiki Unveils $200M Room Renovation
Sheraton Waikiki | September 21, 2023
HONOLULU, HAWAII – The Sheraton Waikiki is celebrating the completion of a multi-year, $200 million room renovation at its oceanfront resort along the famed Waikiki Beach. With breathtaking views of Diamond Head and Waikiki, Sheraton Waikiki sets the scene by the sea and is an ideal home base for travelers visiting Oahu. RESORT TRANSFORMATION The Sheraton Waikiki has undergone a major renovation of all 1,636 rooms and suites. The transformation project brought significant aesthetic and functional upgrades to guest rooms, suites, hallways and elevator landings on guest floors, function spaces, and retail experiences. Reconfiguring guest...
Braintree Group Opens River’s Edge Hotel, a Tapestry by Hilton, in Portland, Oregon
Braintree Group | September 19, 2023
South Waterfront, Portland, Oregon, September 19, 2023 – Braintree Group, a privately held, vertically integrated, national real estate development and investment firm, announced today the grand opening of the River's Edge Hotel, a Tapestry by Hilton. The newly renovated property is centrally located in the South Waterfront neighborhood overlooking the banks of the Willamette River. The 112-room hotel was originally acquired by Braintree Group in June 2021 and officially joined the Tapestry Collection by Hilton on June 13, 2023. Resolute Road Hospitality will manage the property. "Situated along Portland's South Waterfront, overlooking th...
Hotel AKA Brickell Opens in Miami, Florida
AKA | September 19, 2023
MIAMI, FL – SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 – AKA, a global leader in luxury hospitality and the creator of the World’s Most Livable Hotels®, today reveals its design transformation at the 36-story Hotel AKA Brickell, located in the energetic Brickell neighborhood at the Brickell Arch at 1395 Brickell Avenue. Just as Brickell continues to evolve and shape this burgeoning area of Miami, AKA does the same for the hospitality and design space – the brand evolves, shapes and leads the charge. After acquiring the 201-key property in 2021, AKA has invested $16 million into the property with a design reimagination led by world-renowned architect...
Classic Hotels & Resorts Rebrands As Marc & Rose and Launches Property Renovations
Marc & Rose | September 19, 2023
PHOENIX - Sept. 19, 2023 – Renowned hospitality group Classic Hotels & Resorts is rebranding to Marc & Rose Hospitality. It currently operates fourteen iconic hotels and restaurants throughout the American West including the Arizona Grand Resort & Spa, High Country Motor Lodge, Hotel Carmel, Laguna Beach House, La Playa Hotel, The Inn at Laguna Beach and The Scott Resort & Spa. Over the next 12 months, Marc & Rose will reintroduce two of its longest-held and most-beloved properties with multi-million dollar renovations undertaken in collaboration with world class designers: La Playa Hotel in Carmel-by-the-Sea...
Hyatt Adds Hotels in New Markets with Hyatt Place and Hyatt House Openings Across the U.S.
hyatt place | September 18, 2023
CHICAGO--Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today the continued strategic growth of the Hyatt Place and Hyatt House brands throughout 2023. This growth includes expanding the brand’s footprint in the U.S. in new markets where there are no Hyatt hotels and the thoughtful expansion of airport locations in key markets. Today’s news comes on the heels of Hyatt announcing significant progress in the development of the Hyatt Studios brand, the latest select service brand in the Hyatt portfolio, including executed franchise agreements for the first locations in Mobile, Ala. and Marysville, Calif., emphasizing Hyatt’s strategy of ...
S Hotels & Resorts Acquires Mercure Glasgow City Hotel Leasehold
S Hotels and Resorts Public Company Limited | September 18, 2023
Asset enhancement work to run throughout 2023 and early 2024 at several major city centre hotels with high potential, as part of effort to maximise the performance of important assets in the UK. BANGKOK, THAILAND: S Hotels and Resorts PCL (SET: SHR), a leading hospitality investment and management company and the hospitality arm of Singha Estate PCL (SET: S), has announced the latest phase of its “3P” (“Profit, Portfolio, Planet”) strategy in the United Kingdom, with significant renovations at several hotels in key cities, including Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel, Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh, and The Grand Hotel Leicester...
SureStay Plus by Best Western Reading North Makes Its Debut in Pennsylvania
BWH Hotels | September 13, 2023
Reading, Pennsylvania (September 13, 2023) - The SureStay Plus by Best Western Reading North has opened its doors in Reading, Pennsylvania, and invites travelers to experience one of the newest hotel brands in the industry – SureStay® Hotels, comprised of four distinctive brands offering traditional and longer stay travelers’ comfort and value while away from home. The SureStay Plus by Best Western Reading North will provide guests with an experience they can count on, and the amenities today’s travelers have come to expect. SureStay’s service promise reflects the brand and the hotel’s commitment to providing quality service ...
Riu Palace Macao Reopens Following Comprehensive Renovation
RIU | September 12, 2023
Punta Cana, 12 September 2023 — RIU Hotels reopens Riu Palace Macao. After several months of work, the hotel chain is unveiling this elegant 24-hour All-Inclusive Adults-Only hotel after a full renovation. The hotel, which became the first RIU Palace line hotel in the Americas in 1994, had been remodelled once before in 2012. Guests can now enjoy beautiful decor, new menus and new ideas, notably including Elite Club by RIU, an exclusive service with perks and spaces designed for guests looking to take their experience at RIU Hotels to the next level. The common areas are now decorated with the sophistication of the RIU Palace line, with ...
Aloft Denver Downtown Reopens Following Multimillion-Dollar Renovation
Aloft Denver Downtown | September 11, 2023
Denver, CO (September 11, 2023) – Aloft Denver Downtown has officially reopened, unveiling an approximately $3 million makeover, boasting updated guest room accommodations, lobby, food and beverage spaces, fitness center, social lounge, and more. The 140-room hotel is designed for the modern traveler who craves a vibrant social scene and smart style at an accessible rate. The property is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Denver, just steps away from the Colorado Convention Center, 16th Street Mall, and Colorado State Capitol, and is approximately 20 miles from the Denver International Airport. Part of Aloft Hotels®, Marrio...
Radisson Hotel Group Unveils Radisson Blu Pune Hinjawadi Following Comprehensive Renovation
Radisson Hotel Group | September 8, 2023
Radisson Hotel Group is delighted to announce the much-anticipated re-opening of the Radisson Blu Pune Hinjawadi post comprehensive renovations. Positioned as a gateway to the city's bustling business and vibrant entertainment hubs, this exquisite hotel is located amidst verdant greenery and enjoys proximity to major corporate parks. The hotel is easy to reach from Pune International Airport, Pune railway, and bus stations. It also has ample parking space for those traveling by car. Boasting its strategic location, Radisson Blu Pune Hinjawadi further offers proximity to notable landmarks such as Rajiv Gandhi Zoological Park, Shaniwar Wada,...
Reimagined Americana Motor Hotel Debuts on Route 66
Practice Hospitality | September 8, 2023
Inspired by Flagstaff’s natural wonders, scenic drives and lunar history, Americana Motor Hotel is open following an extensive transformation led by Practice Hospitality, a Dallas-based hotel management company and operator of award-winning hotels with intentionally-crafted experiences and soul. Parked right on historic Route 66, this retro-futuristic motor hotel offers 89 artful rooms, a year-round heated pool, fenced in “Barkyard” with dog wash station, spacious Backyard with firepits, and telescopes to explore the star-spangled sky in the world’s First International Dark Sky City. “Flagstaff is a year-round playground filled...
IHG Hotels & Resorts Expands Philadelphia Presence With Opening of Holiday Inn Philadelphia Airport – Stadium Area
IHG | September 7, 2023
ATLANTA (September 7, 2023) – IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, recently celebrated the opening of a new Holiday Inn property in South Philadelphia following a conversion and renovation. Located minutes from Philadelphia International Airport, and within walking distance of the city’s primary sports and entertainment facilities complex (which includes Lincoln Financial Field, Citizens Bank Park and Wells Fargo Center), Holiday Inn Philadelphia Airport – Stadium Area delivers a convenient, comfortable and welcoming experience appropriate for the “City of Brotherly Love.” A conversion...
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa Launches $35M Renovation
Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa | September 6, 2023
Northwest Florida’s iconic resort launches first stage of a multi-phased property-wide refurbishment SOUTH WALTON, Florida – September 6, 2023 – Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, an all-encompassing resort located along Northwest Florida’s emerald coast, has announced a $35M property refresh. Comprised of three separate phases, the renovations kicked off with a complete room redesign, set to be completed and available for bookings later this year. The hotel’s full property-wide renovation is set to conclude prior to spring break of 2024. “Our team recognizes the importance of enhancing our property and onsite ame...
Paragon Casino Resort to Unveil Next Phase of Renovation This Winter
Paragon Casino Resort | September 6, 2023
The project consists of 214 room upgrades, including whirlpool tubs and updated amenities Marksville, LA: (September 6, 2023) – Following last year’s renovation of the North Tower, Paragon Casino Resort’s South Tower renovation is moving along and has already begun to welcome guests. The upgrades, once completed, will impact 190 guest rooms and 24 suites for a total of 214 rooms, plus three hotel corridors. The project began in March of this year and the casino resort is more than halfway through the renovations – some guests are already able to see and experience the upgrades firsthand. The upgraded rooms and suites feature new ...
Courtyard by Marriott Denver Central Park Completes Renovation
Courtyard by Marriott | September 5, 2023
Recent Enhancements Enrich the Guest Experience and Establish the Hotel as a Leader in the Denver Market Grand Re-opening Party on Monday, September 18th DENVER – September 5, 2023 – Marriott International, Inc. is pleased to announce the completion of a recent redesign and renovation to the 146-room Courtyard by Marriott Denver Central Park. The transformation includes renovations to the guest rooms, exterior, lobby, fitness center, courtyard and Bistro. The hotel, located at 7415 East 41st Avenue, is owned by Clarion Partners and managed by Marriott International, Inc. The three-story hotel is situated 17 miles from Denver Internat...
Mantra Melbourne Airport to Undergo Multimillion-Dollar Renovation
Accor | August 31, 2023
Mantra Melbourne Airport is delighted to announce that it will undergo a multi-million dollar refurbishment, providing guests with superb facilities and a relaxing stay, with the new-look property set to be unveiled in 2024. Formerly referred to as Mantra Tullamarine, the popular airport hotel has recently been renamed Mantra Melbourne Airport to provide greater clarity and make it easier for guests to identify the hotel’s convenient location at the airport. Mantra Melbourne Airport will invest in remodelling its guestrooms, restaurant and bar. The new-look guestrooms will provide a range of accommodation options, including executive, pre...
Oxford’s Linton Lodge to Undergo Renovation and Expansion
| August 30, 2023
Planning Committee approval has recently been secured for the refurbishment and extension of Linton Lodge Hotel to a 123-room 4-star boutique hotel that better meets the demands of the Oxford market. Linton Lodge is currently a 3-star hotel set in the leafy North Oxford suburb, just a mile from the city centre. It is formed of two converted and extended Edwardian houses and provides 87 hotel rooms for visitors, including tourists and business travellers. Oxford’s hotel market is currently undersupplied, which is limiting the city’s tourism and business, as well as driving up the price of local accommodation. Over the next decade, at...
RIU Completes Extensive Renovation of Riu Caribe in Cancun
RIU | August 29, 2023
This refurbishment will give the Riu Caribe a fresh and innovative style, as well as new rooms with private pools and exclusive RIU Party rooms There will also be a space to hold these events, which will be open to all guests staying at RIU’s five hotels in Cancun Cancun, 29 August 2023 — RIU Hotels & Resorts presents the new and improved Riu Caribe following a complete transformation. The hotel, which RIU purchased in 2003, already underwent a renovation in 2013, and this second makeover is yet more proof of the hotel chain’s commitment to quality in Mexico. In addition to some impressive changes in the lobby, rooms, resta...
MCR Acquires New York’s Iconic Gramercy Park Hotel, Shuttered Since 2020
MCR | August 28, 2023
The historic luxury hotel will receive a full renovation and reopen in 2025. NEW YORK--August 28, 2023--MCR — the country’s 3rd-largest hotel owner-operator — has acquired the iconic Gramercy Park Hotel in New York City. MORSE Development, which developed the experiential TWA Hotel at New York City’s JFK Airport, will bring back the magic and glamour of the five-star hotel, which has been closed since 2020. An extensive renovation will revitalize the lobby, the first-floor restaurants and bars, and the hotel’s 197 guestrooms and suites. The spectacular 7,000-square-foot rooftop bar — the only venue with a view o...
Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter Debuts Following $30 Million Renovation
| August 24, 2023
The Highly Anticipated Hotel Brings Margaritaville State of Mind to San Diego San Diego, Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter is now open in downtown San Diego, marking the beloved brand's first city-center location on the West Coast. Following a nearly $30 million property-wide reimagination, the property is a distinctly Southern Californian take on the Margaritaville experience and is now home to San Diego's largest rooftop pool deck, vibrant and beachy accommodations, three dining and entertainment destinations to sip and savor, flexible meetings and events spaces, and thoughtful ameni...
IHG Hotels & Resorts Opens New Hotel Indigo in the Heart of Guadalajara
IHG HOTELS & RESORTS | August 24, 2023
Hotel Indigo Guadalajara Expo draws on its rich cultural background to create an authentic neighborhood stay experience for guests Hotel Indigo, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ luxury and lifestyle collection, continues to strengthen its presence in Mexico, with the opening of Hotel Indigo Guadalajara Expo located in Guadalajara’s historic district, Chapalita. Just as no two neighborhoods are alike, no two Hotel Indigo properties are alike. Founded in 1943 and inspired by the mid-19th century ‘garden city’ ideology, which stressed the importance of nature to the health of its residents, the neighborhood of Chapalita...
Montage Deer Valley Completes Extensive Renovation
Montage Deer Valley | August 23, 2023
Park City’s Elevated Alpine Escape Reimagines Guestrooms, Suites, Restaurants and Lounges Ahead of Winter Season PARK CITY, Utah (August 23, 2023) – Perched 8,300 ft. above sea level in the Wasatch Mountain region, Montage Deer Valley has completed an extensive renovation of all of guestrooms, suites, and dining outlets across the 16-acre resort. The much-anticipated project tapped the visions and creativity of two interior design firms: BraytonHughes Design Studios of San Francisco for resort accommodations, and Denton House Design Studio of Salt Lake City for restaurants and lounges. Both firms drew inspiration from the year-r...
The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa Avon, Vail Valley Launches Extensive Renovation
| August 18, 2023
AVON, Colo. (Aug. 18, 2023) –The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa Avon, Vail Valley has launched an extensive renovation called “The Next Chapter” that will be completed by Winter 2024 - including a guestroom refresh, the creation of a new Adventure Center with activity concierge and the Vail Valley’s first rooftop bar. Named one of the “50 Best Resorts in the World” for 2022 by Conde Nast Traveler, the renovations currently underway at The Westin Riverfront include: Room Refresh: The resort is completely revamping all 230 guestrooms, outfitting them with fresh mountain modern furniture including newly released N...
Courtyard Wichita at Old Town Celebrates Completion of Renovation Project
Crescent Hotels & Resorts | August 18, 2023
Wichita, KS (August 18, 2023) – The Courtyard Wichita at Old Town, managed by Crescent Hotels & Resorts, —the award-winning operator of over 120 hotels and resorts in the United States and Canada— announced today the completion of its extensive renovation project, marking a new era of elevated hospitality in the heart of historic Old Town. This milestone greatly enhances the guest experience with a refined ambiance that pays tribute to the rich history of Wichita's railroad and aviation heritage, as well as the Old Town district. In addition to an increased availability of suites, property enhancements include new FF&E in ...
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