Irvin Dinkel has been appointed as General Manager at Surety Hotel, Autograph Collection
Irvin Dinkel joins as General Manager of Surety Hotel, the downtown design-forward boutique property now part of Marriott's Autograph Collection.
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avid hotels by IHG Celebrates 80th Milestone Opening, Expands Midwest Footprint
avid hotels by IHG - one of the world's leading hotel companies with more than 6,600 open hotels across 20 brands - celebrates the opening of its 80th property with avid hotel Coralville - Iowa City. This marks the brand's second property in Iowa and the fourth dual-branded avid hotels and Candlewood Suites in the US, following the prototype's launch in 2021. As IHG's second-largest contributor to system size, avid hotels is the company's fastest-growing new-build brand. With 131 hotels in the pipeline*, avid hotels is all about what matters most to both guests and owners — delivering a great night's sleep and exceptional quality at a fair price.
Multimillion Dollar Renovations are Underway at Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center
A multimillion-dollar transformation is underway at Iowa's only Hyatt Regency, with a planned completion by late summer 2023. Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center's renovation features a complete makeover of the guest rooms and a reimagined and highly curated food and beverage experience—all designed to deliver a market-leading hospitality experience.
Coralville Hotel & Conference Center Reflagged Under the Hyatt Regency Brand
Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized owner and management company and division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), announced that the Coralville Hotel & Conference Center has been reflagged as the Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center, making it the first Hyatt Regency in the state of Iowa. The company assumed management of the newly flagged property on August 18, 2021.
Hotel Chauncey Opens With Tapestry Collection By Hilton Designation
Hotel Chauncey, a modern boutique hotel located in downtown Iowa City, is the latest addition to the Tapestry Collection by Hilton.
City Of Coralville Selects Marcus® Hotels & Resorts As New Managers Of Coralville Hotel & Conference Center
Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized owner and management company and division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), today announced that it will assume management of The Coralville Marriott Hotel & Conference Center in Coralville, Iowa, effective August 18, 2021. Owned by the City of Coralville, this 286-room hotel will be rebranded under the Hyatt Regency brand as the Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center as of the same date. Following the brand transition, the property will benefit from a phased renovation focusing on the Edgewater Grille restaurant and all hotel guest rooms.
First Hospitality Opens Home2 Suites Des Moines Drake University
First Hospitality today announces the opening of Home2 Suites by Hilton Des Moines Drake University. Located on the Drake University campus at 2650 University Ave., the 124-room hotel expands First Hospitality's existing presence in Iowa.
Marque Collins has been appointed as Executive Chef at Surety Hotel
As executive chef, culinary visionary Marque Collins spearheads the food and beverage program for Surety Hotel, debuting this month in Des Moines burgeoning downtown district. Worldly takes on traditional tavern fare at the property's signature restaurant, Mulberry Street Tavern. With an open-hearth kitchen, the menu comprises meat-forward dishes showcasing the flavor of the wood grill. A self-taught chef with more than ten years of experience, Collins worked across Chicago's Boka Restaurant Group's portfolio of restaurants alongside Jean Banchet Award-winning chef Chris Pandel, most recently serving as chef de cuisine at the former Wrigleyville Dutch & Doc's and executive sous chef of premier steakhouse Swift & Sons.
Aparium Hotel Group’s Surety Hotel Debuts In Downtown Des Moines
Surety Hotel opens its doors on November 11, 2020 in the Des Moines' downtown district, heralded as the Midwest's burgeoning financial center and fastest growing metropolitan city. Just a walk to the idyllic farmers' market, boutiques, galleries and cafes, Surety Hotel is the latest property to launch by Aparium Hotel Group's Kevin Robinson and Mario Tricoci, whose award-winning portfolio includes Kansas City's Crossroads Hotel, Detroit Foundation Hotel, Minneapolis' Hewing Hotel and more.
Allison Streu has been appointed as General Manager at Surety Hotel
Streu brings more than 17 years of hospitality experience to Surety Hotel in Des Moines, her native city. She started her career as a restaurant manager at Des Moines Marriott Downtown before moving up the ranks around the Midwest holding various positions at hotels in Cincinnati, OH, Chicago, IL, Fort Lauderdale, FL, Indianapolis, IN, Minneapolis, MN and Nashville, TN, all before returning to her hometown of Des Moines in 2017. She spent two years as general manager at Renaissance Des Moines Savery Hotel, her fourth consecutive general manager role, before taking the helm at the soon-to-open Surety Hotel. She earned a Bachelors of Science in Hotel, Restaurant and Institution Management from Iowa State University.
The Inn Hotel in Arnolds Park, Iowa joins Ascend Hotel Collection
Found at 15 Dam Rd. in Arnolds Park, Iowa, this hotel channels the storied history of the building's predecessor, which was an epicenter for social life along Lake Okoboji from the late 19th century until 2018. The new hotel leans into an Art Deco style that transports guests back to the Roaring '20s, while still delivering the modern amenities that today's leisure travelers seek. Embraced by tranquil lakes on three sides and quaint attractions and eateries to the south, The Inn Hotel is a true midwestern gem.
Now Open: Hotel Chauncey in Iowa City
Coralville-based Hawkeye Hotels opened Hotel Chauncey, a modern boutique hotel located at the corner of Gilbert St. and E. College St. in downtown Iowa City. The hotel shares the location with FilmScene movie theater, Fix! coffee shop, condominiums and office space. A social lounge that includes dining and drinks amidst 12 bowling lanes and dozens of arcade games also will occupy part of the first and second floors.
Kinseth adds Residence Inn by Marriott hotel in Ankeny, IA
Kinseth Hospitality Company (KHC) is pleased to announce the official Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Celebration of the Residence Inn by Marriott hotel in Ankeny, Iowa. The grand opening ceremony for the Residence Inn, located in The District at Prairie Trail at 1515 SW Main Street, took place on Thursday, October 24, 2019, with over 100 in attendance. To kick-off the event, Heather Lilienthal, Ankeny Chamber Vice Chairman of the Board; Dennis Albaugh, Owner of DRA Properties; Gary Lorenz, City of Ankeny Mayor; Ben Kinseth, Vice President of Kinseth Hospitality; and Suzy Ridder, General Manager, shared their excitement about the new Residence Inn hotel.
GrandStay® Hospitality, LLC Announces New Hotel in Rock Valley, IA
GrandStay Hospitality, LLC, the franchisor for GrandStay Hotels announces the opening of its newest GrandStay Hotel & Suites in the beautiful community of Rock Valley, Iowa.
Aparium Hotel Group Announces Surety Hotel to Open in Des Moines, Iowa Spring 2020
Aparium Hotel Group announced today the Surety Hotel in Des Moines, Iowa, is slated to open Spring 2020. The 12 story, 138-key boutique hotel will be located at 206 6th Avenue in the heart of downtown Des Moines' historic financial and insurance district.
Now Open: Cobblestone Inn & Suites In Monticello, IA
The Cobblestone Inn & Suites is located in Monticello at 218 Welter Dr conveniently near Unity Point Clinic and in close proximity to Highway 151.
Now Open: Cambria Hotel Bettendorf – Quad Cities
The upscale Cambria Hotels brand, franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), welcomed its first location in the Hawkeye State with the opening of the Cambria Hotel Bettendorf - Quad Cities. The hotel is the first of seven Cambria locations expected to open this summer in top-tier markets across the country, together representing over 1,200 upscale rooms.
Kinseth Announces Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of TownePlace Suites by Marriott® in Marion!
Kinseth Hospitality Company (KHC) is pleased to announce the official Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening Celebration of the TownePlace Suites by Marriott®hotel in Marion, Iowa. The grand opening ceremony for the TownePlace Suites by Marriott®, located at 2823 7th Avenue, took place on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, with over 100 guests in attendance. To kick-off the event, Nick AbouAssaly, City of Marion Mayor; Nick Glew, Marion Economic Development Corp (MEDCO) President; Julie Stow, Cedar Rapids Tourism Director of Meetings & Conventions; and Ben Kinseth, Vice President of Kinseth Hospitality; shared their excitement about the new TownePlace Suites hotel.
Element hotel planned for Des Moines' East Village in 2021
A 112-room extended stay hotel is coming to Des Moines' East Village. Developers Lincoln and Lisa McIlravy plan to open an Element by Westin on a vacant lot at the corner of East Third and East Walnut streets. Construction on the $21.5 million hotel is expected to start this fall, with a target opening in summer 2021.
Dan Carlino has been appointed as General Manager at Hilton Des Moines Downtown
A 32-year hospitality veteran, Carlino began his career as a corporate property systems trainer for Ramada, before joining Red Lion Hotels as front office director, now Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa. Carlino worked his way through the company, as rooms director in San Diego and Glendale, now DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego - Mission Valley and Hilton Los Angeles North/Glendale & Executive Meeting Center, before becoming general manager of Red Lion Hotel Richland Hanford House.