Hotel Rebrandings

Accor welcomes Hotel Belmont Vancouver into the MGallery Hotel Collection

World leading hospitality group Accor announced that effective today, December 1st, 2021, Hotel Belmont Vancouver will join the Group's global portfolio of hotels and resorts as the first Canadian property in the MGallery Hotel Collection. Located at the epicenter of Vancouver's entertainment district, the heritage property is a cultural and artistic nexus for locals and visitors alike, making Hotel Belmont Vancouver a perfect fit for MGallery's storied collection of individual, boutique-styled hotels. Hotel Belmont Vancouver - MGallery Hotel Collection marks the brand's first foray into the Canadian market, joining a global network of more than 100 unique addresses, now in more than 30 countries around the world. Created in 2008, MGallery shares a new vision of accommodation: the luxury of experiencing new emotions and sensations. Today this ambition is reflected in a collection of distinct hotels chosen for their memorable character, intended for those fueled by passion, curiosity and interest in the world around them. From the more than 234 pieces of Second Empire furniture displayed at the Grand Hôtel Beauvau in Marseille, France - to INK Amsterdam, the former home of the Dutch newspaper - to the Kyoto Yura Hotel, built around a Japanese garden, each MGallery has its own distinct design and story to tell. As part of the MGallery Hotel Collection, Hotel Belmont Vancouver will maintain its unique personality and bespoke design while also featuring some of the MGallery brand markers, such as sensorial mixology and artful storytelling. Upon joining Accor, Hotel Belmont Vancouver - MGallery Hotel Collection also becomes a part of one of the most attractive and powerful loyalty programs in the world, ALL - Accor Live Limitless.

Viajero Hostels to Debut First-Ever US Property in Miami’s South Beach

VIAJERO HOSTELS—a traveler-focused lifestyle brand with 16 hostels and coliving spaces in Colombia, Argentina, Uruguay and Mexico—will make its US debut in Miami, FL in late November 2021. Replacing The Stiles Hotel, an Art Deco boutique hotel on South Beach's iconic Collins Avenue, Viajero Miami will be just steps away from the beach, Ocean Drive and many of the area's popular bars, restaurants, shops and nightclubs.

North Houston’s The Woodlands Resort to Join Curio Collection by Hilton

The Woodlands Resort, a landmark destination spanning an expanse of lush acreage in the heart of The Woodlands, a short drive from IAH airport and 30 miles north of downtown Houston, will soon become the first Curio Collection by Hilton branded resort in Texas. Along with its January 4, 2022 transition to the upper upscale portfolio, the 402-room, AAA Four Diamond property with 75,000 square feet of indoor meeting and event space - as well as an array of picturesque outdoor function areas - is slated for an extensive program of enhancements projected to begin in Q2 2022. A guest room model is anticipated for a spring unveiling. The entirety of the multi-million-dollar project is being carefully planned to minimize interruptions to the guest experience.

Margaritaville Beach House Key West Officially Opens

The Margaritaville Beach House Key West is now open, following an ongoing multi-million investment to bring the full Margaritaville experience to life along Key West's largest beach. Previously the Barbary Beach House Key West, the rebranded and upgraded resort features popular family-friendly amenities, an expanded retail outlet, and Tin Cup Chalice Bar & Chill. With seasonal offers including your 5th night free, bike rentals, and daily breakfast, guests can book reservations online at MargaritavilleBeachHouseKeyWest.com.

WhyHotel Launches Newest Hospitality Living Property in Nashville

WhyHotel, a hospitality platform and operator, today announced that it has acquired The Cadence, a Nashville property located at 1600 McGavock Street. With the acquisition, WhyHotel will launch its first Hospitality Living property in the city - The Cadence, Operated by WhyHotel. In partnership with Gaw Capital USA, this location joins the growing list of properties under WhyHotel's Hospitality Living umbrella, which blurs the lines of home and hospitality by providing guests with the comforts of a home-like space, blended with the convenience of a traditional hotel experience. With both long-term and nightly stays available, The Cadence, Operated by WhyHotel is welcoming long-term guests this November, and will welcome transient guests in January 2022.

Auberge Resorts Collection Welcomes The Goldener Hirsch at Legendary Deer Valley, Utah

Auberge Resorts Collection, the award-winning portfolio of one-of-a-kind luxury hotels, resorts and residences, has been selected by the Eccles family to manage the Goldener Hirsch, an iconic hotel in Deer Valley, Utah that has been owned by the family for over 25 years. Voted the Best Ski Boutique Hotel in the U.S. for the last three years, the newly renovated, 18-room, luxury inn has been a fixture in Park City and is now writing a new chapter in its storied history with a dramatic expansion, featuring 40 residences set in two new modern buildings designed by acclaimed architect Tom Kundig. Nestled in the heart of Deer Valley in Silver Lake Village—a vibrant destination for fine dining, shopping and entertainment—the Goldener Hirsch is located just steps from Deer Valley's ski lifts, and offers easy access to Park City's Historic Main Street lined with historic buildings housing art galleries, boutiques, restaurants and bars.

Marshall Hotels & Resorts Announces $14 Million Conversion of 259-Room Sheraton Hotel Airport and Conference Center Grand Rapids

Marshall Hotels & Resorts, a leading hotel management and services company that operates properties nationwide, today announced the $14 million conversion of the 259-room Sheraton Hotel Airport and Conference Center Grand Rapids. The former Crowne Plaza Grand Rapids Airport & Conference Center will begin undergoing a complete transformation beginning December 2021.

New voco Hotel debuts in New Orleans

The voco St. James Hotel New Orleans, owned by BM Hotels and managed by NOLA Hotel Group, is located two blocks from the French Quarter in the landmark Banks Arcade. It is within walking distance of more than 200 restaurants, bars, and nightclubs, as well as antique stores, boutiques, and museums. The St. James opened in 1833 as a meeting place for local merchants to conduct business and support the neighborhoods above Canal Street. In 1859, the building was renovated, and the original St. James hotel opened. With many unique floor plans, all rooms are inspired by the spirit of New Orleans.

New voco Hotel debuts in Olympia, Washington

The voco Olympia Hotel at Capitol Lake is situated off Highway 101, near downtown Olympia, beautiful surrounding parks, the Washington State Capitol Campus, and top local attractions like the Puget Sound Estuarium, Marathon Park, and the Olympic Flight Museum. The hotel was built in 1965 and sits on 10 acres overlooking Capitol Lake. Complete with several unique meetings spots, a coffee bar, lounge, onsite restaurant, pool, and beautifully manicured lawns perfect for afternoon strolls, guests can access all they need without ever leaving the property. This lodge-style hotel is managed by A-1 Hospitality Group and provides the ideal getaway for families, large groups, and anyone looking for a room with a view.

The Benson Hotel in Portland Converts to The Benson, Curio Collection by Hilton

The Benson Portland, Curio Collection by Hilton™ and Coast Hospitality Management, announced today the official conversion of the 287-room historic hotel in downtown Portland, Oregon. Built by philanthropist and innovator Simon Benson, this fabled, European-style hotel is the last of its kind. No other hotel in the region comes close to the quintessential elegance, amenities and charm of The Benson. The property features two restaurants, historic meeting and event spaces, and is walkable to the city's bustling downtown. In addition to its spacious guestrooms and suites, the property honors its rich history through the Historic Stairwell, a mini-museum, featuring over 160 photos and stories of Portland and its many historic landmark buildings, including the venerable Benson Hotel and its transformation over 100 years. In addition to building Portland's finest hotel, Simon Benson, successful lumber baron, businessman and philanthropist, spent a decade of public service directed to the State of Oregon and the City of Portland, and his many contributions are highlighted in the stairwell.

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.

The Siegel Group Brings Siegel Select® Extended-stay Brand to New Orleans

The Siegel Group Nevada, Inc., a real estate investment and management company, announced today that it had acquired two properties previously operated as the Motel 6 New Orleans and Studio 6 New Orleans. This acquisition increases the number of Siegel Suites® (www.siegelsuites.com) and Siegel Select® (www.siegelselect.com) properties throughout the United States to over 60 and marks the brand's fifth location in the Louisiana market. These locations are in addition to the company's significant presence throughout Nevada, Arizona, Texas, New Mexico, Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama, South Carolina and Ohio.

WorldHotels™ Welcomes Hotel Bijou In San Francisco To Crafted Collection

WorldHotels™ announces that San Francisco Union Square boutique property Hotel Bijou has joined the brand's Crafted Collection. Hotel Bijou is welcoming guests with best-in-class amenities, personalized concierge services and new hotel packages. Located at 111 Mason Street, Hotel Bijou began welcoming guests as a WorldHotels Crafted Collection property on Thursday, July 1.