Hotel average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) in the Los Angeles market are projected to reach the second-highest levels for any Super Bowl weekend on record, according to STR’s forecasting team.
Located in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, directly across the street from the LA Convention Center and Staples Center, the 37-story, mixed-use tower will consist of a dual-branded, 380-room Moxy hotel and a 347-room AC hotel. With 65,000 square feet of meeting rooms, restaurants, bars, and nightlife throughout, the Moxy and AC hotel will become a central entertainment and cultural hub within this vibrant central Downtown neighborhood. The development will feature a 6,000-square-foot landscaped pool deck and an unprecedented offering of 12 all-new restaurant and bar concepts designed by Basile Studio. On the 34th floor, AC's sky lobby will feature a garden-like terrace bar with panoramic views overlooking Downtown Los Angeles. The hotels will boast 13,000 square feet of meeting space also designed by Basile Studio. The property will also include over 22,000 square feet of premium digital and static signage, featuring the largest continuous full-motion digital display on the West Coast, and over 8,000 square feet of ground floor retail space
Last October, Proper Hospitality opens the latest addition to its growing portfolio of hospitality concepts, Downtown L.A. Proper. Set in a reimagined landmark building in the heart of Downtown's South Park District adjacent to the Fashion District, the 148-room destination showcases the vision of internationally acclaimed designer Kelly Wearstler through a design narrative that blends vintage elements from the property's historic roots with modern influences to create a hub for local creatives. James Beard Foundation Award-winners chef Suzanne Goin and restaurateur Caroline Styne bring the culinary program to life in three distinct spaces with signature restaurant Caldo Verde opening with the hotel this August.
Adam Heffron has been named as the general manager of the new luxurious 305-room Conrad Los Angeles, scheduled to open in spring 2022 as Conrad Hotels & Resorts' first hotel in California and part of The Grand LA, Los Angeles' newest dynamic destination for shopping, dining and entertainment. A hospitality veteran with over 20 years of experience, Heffron joins Conrad Los Angeles from the award-winning Waldorf Astoria Park City in Utah, where he served as general manager since 2019.
Hyatt Hotels Corporation [NYSE: H] and Relevant Group today announced the opening of tommie Hollywood, a lifestyle hotel located in the heart of Hollywood near Sunset Boulevard. The property joins the JdV by Hyatt brand and appeals to the modern spirited traveler looking for authenticity, originality, and convenience. tommie Hollywood offers 212 guestrooms across nine floors and more than 15,000 square feet of dynamic food and beverage space including KA'TEEN, the hotel's feature restaurant by celebrated chef Wes Avila, and Desert 5 Spot, a 7,000-square-foot rooftop pool and lounge. This highly anticipated project is owned by Relevant Group in collaboration with Steinberg Hart for architecture and interior design from Studio Collective with Ten Five Hospitality managing food and beverage operations.
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Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announces the opening of the Hyatt Place LAX / Century Blvd and Hyatt House LAX / Century Blvd, both located directly adjacent to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and with views of the LAX runways and the lights of downtown Los Angeles. In the midst of LAX's robust $14B renovation, the new properties are steps away from the airport's highly anticipated "people mover," and brings an elevated Hyatt experience to the rapidly evolving neighborhood.
Mitch Austin has been appointed Executive Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, overseeing all food and beverage outlets, including Culina Ristorante, Windows Lounge, Cabana Restaurant, In-Room Dining and Banquets.
Known for putting a refined stamp on contemporary luxury all its own, Proper Hospitality has just opened the doors to its fourth namesake property. Launched this month in the heart of Los Angeles, the Downtown L.A. Proper Hotel has infused a historic landmark building with modern soul and an unparalleled guest experience. Meticulously reimagined by internationally renowned designer Kelly Wearstler, the 148-room destination features three distinct culinary spaces helmed by James Beard Award-winners Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne, a rooftop pool deck that offers unobstructed views of downtown L.A., as well as a basketball court suite and pool suite for luxurious stays and private occasions. Click here to view Downtown L.A. Proper Hotel on designhotels.com.
CGI+ Real Estate Strategies has received full entitlements and will begin development on a major hotel/multifamily/retail multi-use project at the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and La Brea Avenue in Los Angeles’s Miracle Mile District.We are dedicated to creating real connections and lasting experiences for our CGI+ community, providing both financial and emotional profits. For our investors, we will cultivate a culture of innovative thinking, high returns, trust and a sense of belonging with successful and like-minded individuals. For our consumers, we will create a feel-good experience, focused on functionality and lifestyle; adapting and building for what people want and need now and in the future. For the community, we will be a meaningful and involved partner that positively improves the neighborhoods we serve.
Bulgari Hotels & Resorts, the Jeweler of Hospitality, is proud to announce that an agreement has been signed with owner and developer Gary Safady, for a new luxury resort in Los Angeles. The new Bulgari Resort, scheduled to open in 2025, is set to be the second Bulgari property in the US, following the opening of the Miami property in 2024. The Bulgari Resort Los Angeles is expected to be the twelfth gem in the Bulgari Hotels & Resorts collection.
Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel, a lush, private, and spacious urban oasis located on iconic Sunset Boulevard, announced today the appointment of Houssem Tasco as Managing Director. Tasco will be responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction for the hotel through a planned upcoming refurbishment, and spearhead daily property management, spanning all aspects of the property from guest services and operations, to asset management.
Alsace LA, a 48-room boutique hotel nestled in the historic West Adams neighborhood of Los Angeles, offers a richly authentic, unbuttoned experience where artistic, free-spirited energy is embodied and interpreted through design. The hotel is anchored around a lush interior courtyard and a secluded in-ground pool retreat embellished with dreamy desert landscaping that adds to the hotel's oasis-like charm. Central to the hotel's ethos, Alsace LA was envisaged with the West Adams community in mind—seeking to serve locals and business owners as an amenity, partner, and supporter.
Alsace LA is pleased to announce the appointment of Cristina Cervantes as General Manager. Ms. Cervantes will oversee the 48-room boutique hotel opening this fall in the historic West Adams neighborhood of Los Angeles. Ms Cervantes, a seasoned hospitality professional with LA roots, will be instrumental to the launch of the hotel focused on richly authentic guest experience and community relations.
National real estate investor and developer Lightstone, today announced the topping out of construction on the dual-branded Moxy Los Angeles Downtown and AC Hotel Los Angeles Downtown. The property is located in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, directly across the street from the LA Convention Center and Staples Center, on the corner of West Pico Boulevard and Figeroua Street. Scheduled to open in late 2022, the 37-story, 600,000-square-foot mixed-use tower will consist of a dual-branded, 380-room Moxy hotel and a 347-room AC hotel. The property will also include over 22,000 square feet of premium digital and static signage, featuring the largest continuous full-motion digital display on the West Coast, and over 8,000 square feet of ground floor retail space.
Premiering on September 27, 2021, the completely reimagined Fairmont Century Plaza will build upon its legacy as a Los Angeles cultural landmark and haven for visionaries across art, film, music, politics, and business. The hotel pays tribute to its star-studded history while ushering in a new age of glamour, infusing cutting-edge amenities with pioneering guest experiences.
Ramon Bojorquez has officially taken the reins as Executive Chef of Lumière, the traditional French-inspired brasserie set to open next month. Chef Bojorquez joins the all-star Lumière team under the direction of General Manager and industry powerhouse, Paul Quinn. Chef Bojorquez brings to the table his expertise in sourcing local, unique and high-quality ingredients, along with a deep understanding of Los Angeles' vibrant food scene.
Conrad Hotels & Resorts, one of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) luxury hotel brands, today announced its debut in California with the signing of Conrad Los Angeles. The hotel is part of Related Companies' mixed-use development, The Grand LA, designed by Frank Gehry, located in downtown Los Angeles.
Having been with Marriott International for over 18 year, Mark Goldrup brings a wealth of hospitality experience with him to Westin Los Angeles Airport in his new role as General Manager. After earning a Bachelor of Commerce in Hospitality and Tourism Management from Ryerson University in his hometown of Toronto, Goldrup began his career at Canadian Pacific Hotels and Resorts before joining Marriott at the Delta Chelsea in Toronto. Up until taking up his most recent post in Los Angeles, he has spent time working in a variety of roles across Canada and abroad in the United Kingdom. Most recently, Goldrup was recruited to manage the team at the flagship Toronto Marriott Eaton Centre Hotel. In 2018, he was the recipient of the prestigious Stephen G. Marriott Award for Distinguished Leadership as he played an integral role not only in the start of the first Marriott Business Council in Canada, but its expansion to seven. Goldrup is an active member of every community he is a part of and has served on boards of various Tourism Associations and Chamber of Commerces throughout his career. In this new role, he will oversee hotel operations and the guest experience, as well as actively engage and inspire his team. Goldrup strives to be creative in all aspects of life, from unique boardroom strategies and crazy adventures to welcoming guests from around the globe. Inside the office and out, Goldrup chases happiness everyday and often does so with his one true love and wife, Christine.
Melanie Stroh has joined The Westin Los Angeles Airport as the property's new Director of Sales. Stroh has an extensive background in sales, and has spent the last seven years growing her hospitality and leadership skills with the Westin Brand at a variety of hotels from independent and branded to airport and resort properties. Prior to this role, Stroh served as the Director of Sales and Marketing at The Westin Edmonton in Canada, and most recent ly at The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa in Rancho Mirage. Originally from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, she received her Hotel and Restaurant Administration from Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology, Kelsey Campus, and has since traded in the snow of her home country for the sun of Southern California.