Remington Hotels, a leading third-party management company, has assumed management of the SpringHill Suites Austin West/Lakeway by Marriott in Lakeway, Texas.
Hyatt Hotels Corportation (NYSE: H) announced today the opening of Austin's highly anticipated Thompson Austin and tommie Austin hotels. Situated within an esteemed mixed-use development from Magellan Development Group, Geolo Capital, BLG Capital Advisors, and Wanxiang America Real Estate Group, the two properties open as the latest lifestyle hotels from Hyatt. Located at the intersection of 5th and San Jacinto and just 15 minutes from the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, both concepts introduce exciting new culinary, entertainment and cultural experiences to Downtown Austin, creating a vibrant destination for locals and visitors alike.
The new year is bringing a new leader to Four Seasons Hotel Austin with the appointment of Beverly Magee as Regional Vice President and General Manager at the 294-room luxury hotel on Lady Bird Lake.
Michelle Cowart, previously with State Farm after taking a short break from the industry, joins Pathfinder as the General Manager at Residence Inn Austin Southwest. Before State Farm, Michelle previously worked at Holiday Inn Club Vacations and Silverleaf Resorts.
Aaron Rodriguez, previously with White Lodging, joins the Pathfinder team as the opening General Manager for Aloft Austin Southwest, slated to open in April 2022 in Alexan Garza Ranch in Southwest ATX. Aaron has been in the industry since 2014 with companies such as Radisson, Hyatt Place, Stanton House Hotel, and White Lodging before taking on the Aloft project for Pathfinder Hospitality.
A parking lot in the heart of downtown Austin is being transformed into a 17-story luxury hotel. The project at Colorado and Seventh streets has broken ground and is expected to open in 2023 as a 344-room citizenM hotel. The project is one of a number of high-rises that are currently planned, under construction or recently completed in downtown Austin, an area undergoing a building boom that hasn't abated despite the coronavirus pandemic. Source
AC Hotels by Marriott®, a design-led European lifestyle hotel brand from Marriott International, is pleased to announce the opening of AC Hotel Austin Hill Country on Wednesday, November 17. Situated in the beautiful central Texas foothills, yet only minutes from downtown Austin, the five-story, 135-room property features contemporary, purposeful design, signature beverage & food programming, including the new Salt + Stone rooftop bar, and thoughtful amenities which cater to locals and travelers alike. The hotel is located at 7415 Southwest Parkway in Southwest Austin and serves as an anchor to Lantana Place, a unique and upscale retail center that offers shopping, dining, entertainment, boutique fitness options, beauty salons and much more. Peachtree Hospitality Management manages the hotel's operations and focuses on intuitive service and a seamless guest experience.
Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), continues to rapidly expand around the country with the official start of construction on the Cambria Hotel Austin Downtown in Austin, Texas. The 14-story, 212-room hotel is expected to open in the summer of 2023, joining other properties in the state capital that are anticipated to open this year, including the Cambria Hotel Austin Airport and Cambria Hotel North Austin Near The Domain. The brand currently has six open hotels across the state located in Dallas, Houston, McAllen, Plano, Richardson and Southlake. Representatives from Choice Hotels, developer Stratus Development Partners, and local dignitaries attended the groundbreaking to commemorate the occasion.
AC Hotel Austin Hill Country, situated in the beautiful central Texas foothills yet only minutes from downtown Austin, is set to open this fall. The anticipated new hotel features contemporary, European-influenced design, signature beverage & food programming, and thoughtful amenities, catering to locals and travelers alike. The hotel is located at 7415 Southwest Parkway in Southwest Austin, and will serve as an anchor to Lantana Place, a unique and upscale retail center that offers shopping, dining, entertainment, boutique fitness options, beauty salons and much more. Atlanta-based Peachtree Hotel Group will manage the new hotel, focusing on providing guests intuitive service and a seamless experience.
Historic and legendary Texas hotel, The Driskill, is thrilled to unveil the renovation of 14 guest suites on the historic side of the hotel, as part of an ongoing refresh of the entire property. A stylish testimony to modern Texas charm, the upgraded suites are now available to reserve.
Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa, a luxury retreat in Austin's Hill Country, is delighted to announce the appointment of Hasan Bas as the Director of Food & Beverage. In his role, Bas is responsible for the overarching food and beverage operations of the resort's seven dining venues including Blind Salamander Kitchen & Bar, Bob's Steak & Chop House, Crenshaw's Bar & Eatery, Jim Bob's Lobby Lounge, Nopales, Texas Spice, and Canyons Grill in addition to the Resorts' overall Culinary and Banquets operations. With vast expertise in hospitality management, Bas will assure the resort's dining programs continue to provide exceptional service and detail.
Thompson Austin and tommie Austin are pleased to announce the appointment of Serena McCabe as area director of sales and marketing. McCabe will be charged with driving top line sales, as well as overseeing marketing and partnerships in her new role at the two highly anticipated and adjoined hotels nestled in downtown Austin's vibrant music and entertainment district. With more than 15 years of sales experience with a specialty in boutique and independent hotels catering to leisure, business and group travelers, McCabe will be an invaluable asset to the hotels' success in both managing the sales team and serving as a Thompson expert, having been with the brand since May 2011.
Rockbridge and HRI Properties, LLC announced today the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Austin University Capitol District, a 214-room hotel located in the heart of downtown Austin.
Sheri Morgan Muskin has been appointed General Manager of Miraval Austin, the award-winning wellness destination located in the heart of Texas Hill Country. In this new role, Sheri brings more than 35 years of hospitality experience to Miraval Austin and will continue to uphold the destination spa's status as a leader in wellness travel.
The Hilton Garden Inn Austin University Capitol District, a 214-room hotel located in the heart of downtown Austin, is opening its doors next week on August 10. Developed by Rockbridge and HRI Properties, LLC, and with interior design led by Studio 11 Design out of Dallas, TX, the hotel's chic aesthetic captures the colorful vibe of Austin, with a fresh color palette and locally sourced materials.
Chatham Lodging Trust (NYSE: CLDT), a hotel real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on investing in upscale, extended-stay hotels and premium-branded, select-service hotels, today announced that the company has acquired in an off-market transaction two, high-quality, premium-branded hotels comprising 269 rooms at the Domain in Austin, Texas, for $71.2 million, or approximately $265,000 per room (the “Austin Acquisitions”). The acquired hotels include the 132-room Residence Inn Austin Domain, which opened in July 2016, and the 137-room TownePlace Suites Austin Domain, which opened in June 2021. Upon stabilization, the Austin Acquisitions are expected to generate an estimated NOI yield of 8.0% to 8.5%.
IHG Hotels & Resorts announced today that its newest brand - Atwell Suites - continues to grow with the latest property planned for Austin, Texas. The Atwell Suites Austin Airport is owned and managed by Bob & Son, Ltd and is the third hotel underway for the brand, joining hotels currently under construction in Miami and Denver. There are currently more than 20 properties in IHG's US pipeline for this design-led, dynamic, all-suites hotel brand optimized for longer stays of up to six nights.
Daniel Ben-David has been named as the new executive chef at the 801-room Hilton Austin. With over 15 years of culinary experience, Chef Ben-David joins Hilton Austin from the legendary Hotel del Coronado, part of Curio Collection by Hilton. In his new role, he will lead all of Hilton Austin's culinary and banquet operations, spearhead innovative menu creation and oversee the hotel's two dining venues - Cannon + Belle, with farm-to-table cuisine and Austin Taco Project, offering unexpected tacos and taps.
Lone Star Court, a Valencia Hotel Group property, is excited to announce James Wilson as executive chef of the retro-inspired boutique hotel and on-site bar and restaurant, The Water Trough.
Hyatt Hotels and Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Nate Hardesty as managing director of Thompson Austin and tommie Austin, a mixed-use development slated to debut in the heart of Austin this summer. Situated in downtown Austin's vibrant music and entertainment district, the highly anticipated and adjoined Thompson Austin and tommie Austin bring new, upscale hospitality to the capital city with thoughtfully designed guestrooms, suites, and residences; several distinct food and beverage concepts; lush pool deck; expansive wellness center; and several indoor-outdoor meeting spaces—all providing unique and energetic gathering places for the local community and visitors alike.