Hotel Rebrandings

Salamander Hotels & Resorts and Henderson Park Unveil 373-Room Salamander Washington DC

Salamander Hotels & Resorts, the luxury hotel company founded by renowned business leader Sheila Johnson, along with Henderson Park, a global private equity real estate manager headquartered in London, yesterday launched Salamander Washington DC, bringing Salamander's welcoming and diverse style of luxury hospitality to the heart of the nation's capital for the first time.

RLJ Lodging Trust Relaunches Iconic Charleston, SC Property, The Mills House Hotel, a Curio Collection Hotel by Hilton

RLJ Lodging Trust (the "Company") (NYSE: RLJ) today announced the relaunch on October 1, 2022 of The Mills House Hotel ("Mills House"), located in the heart of downtown Charleston's historic French Quarter neighborhood, following a transformative conversion to a lifestyle hotel and affiliation with the Curio Collection by Hilton.

Iconic Hayes Mansion in Bay Area Unveils $20 Million Renovation and Joins Curio Collection by Hilton

The Hayes Mansion San Jose (Hayes Mansion), a California historical landmark, announces the completion of its transformative renovations that includes 214 revamped guest rooms and suites, 33,000-square-feet of upgraded event space and a reimagined lobby. The design was led by ForrestPerkins, a premier hospitality design group with extensive Hilton and historic hotel experience. The original luxury estate structure was constructed in 1905 and is situated on six acres of prime real estate adjacent to a 20-acre park located minutes from downtown San Jose. The property hosts a variety of premier outdoor spaces that can accommodate the most intimate of celebrations to the largest of gatherings across two pristine lawns and patio areas. Hayes Mansion is owned by a joint venture lead by JMA Ventures, LLC, and operated by Aimbridge Hospitality.

Newly Reimagined Sonesta Irvine Launches Following Extensive $20 Million Renovation

Sonesta Irvine (formerly Sonesta Irvine - Orange County Airport) today announced the completion of an extensive $20 million renovation to transform the guest experience. Thoughtfully redesigned for both business and leisure travelers, the hotel offers dramatically updated guest rooms, a modern lobby, expansive social spaces for meetings and events and an exciting new dining destination, Haven Point Provisions & Spirits.

Announcing The Twin Fin: Waikiki’s Newest Surf-Inspired Hotel

Waikiki is best known as the birthplace of modern surfing with glistening turquoise waters along one of the most famous shorelines in the world. I'm excited to announce that The Twin Fin, formerly known as the Aston Waikiki Beach Hotel, will open in November 2022 following a multi-million-dollar renovation. The beachfront hotel will serve as the heartbeat of the destination -- a gathering place for guests to connect with others and a hub for discovering local music, art and a lasting connection with the local Hawaiian community.

The Leta Hotel in Santa Barbara becomes Tapestry Collection by Hilton

The charming beach chic Leta Hotel in Santa Barbara is now a Tapestry Collection by Hilton hotel. Earlier this year, AWH Partners purchased the property with Spire Hospitality as the new management company. This elevated historic hotel rooted in the California vibe and beach culture of Santa Barbara underwent significant investment to refresh the guest experience, creating a perfect escape for work and play. The158-room Leta Hotel is ideally located in Goleta and is prized for its cool, hip and carefree Californian personality and it's artful, quirky, unexpected, open and soulful chemistry. Local art, music, food and wine come together at The Leta, and the hotel boasts 6,000 square feet of meeting space, welcoming locals and out of town guests alike for one-of-a-kind meetings and events.

StonePark Capital Acquires The Waterman Hotel in Santa Barbara, California

StonePark Capital is pleased to announce the recent acquisition of The Waterman, a 31-room hotel, located in the Funk Zone neighborhood of Santa Barbara, California, at 12 E. Montecito Street. Built in 2014, The Waterman has been a welcome addition to the region, offering visitors a unique lifestyle hospitality option. The property features stylishly fun guest rooms and lively common areas, including a swimming pool and an outdoor gathering area directly on State Street.

Sheraton Suites Houston to Become The Chifley, a Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Sheraton Suites Houston, located in Uptown Houston near the Galleria and River Oaks District, will rebrand as The Chifley, Tapestry Collection by Hilton. The rebrand includes renovations to 284 suite-style rooms and 8,000 square feet of meeting space designed for business and social gatherings. The hotel, which will attract leisure, business, and group travelers, will also feature a destination dining establishment, Rouse, offering an eclectic mix of craft cocktails and cuisine.

W Atlanta Midtown Rebrands to The Starling, Curio Collection by Hilton™

The Starling officially debuts today as the latest evolution of Atlanta's Hotel Midtown. This exciting rebrand is brought to life in conjunction with the property joining Curio Collection by Hilton™, a global portfolio of remarkable hotels, each handpicked for its unique character and personality. The Starling marks the brand's second property in the Atlanta area and adds to Hilton's roster of full-service Atlanta properties.