One Of New York's Finest Showcases Of Contemporary Art Is A Hotel
The Loopy Doopy rooftop bar of the Conrad hotel, in New York's Battery Park, is probably the only hotel rooftop bar in the city named after a Sol LeWitt art work.
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Home2 Suites by Hilton Unveils First Modular Construction Hotel
Home2 Suites by Hilton, part of Hilton's (NYSE: HLT) All Suites portfolio, continues to be an industry-leader in the use of innovative building techniques announcing that the brand will open its first hotel using modular construction in early 2019. Developed by Southern Hospitality Services, LLC., and constructed by Akshar Development Inc., brand executives gathered yesterday at the future site of the Home2 Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport North for a staging ceremony where pre-fabricated elements of the hotel were put into position. The hotel represents the Bay Area's first modular build hotel, and the first Home2 Suites by Hilton modular build.
First look: AXIS/GFA Architecture + Design and Design Atelier reveal the renovated Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside
AXIS/GFA Architecture + Design, the San Francisco-based and noted hospitality and hotel architectural design firm, and Design Atelier, the California-based award-winning hospitality interior design firm, are pleased to reveal the first look of the recently renovated Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside hotel. With an invitingly modern and approachably elegant design that authentically embraces Monterey Bay's seaside surroundings and historical past with subtle elegance, the Embassy Suites by Hilton Monterey Bay Seaside's uniquely renovated lobby is the highlight of this completely transformed property, and serves as a local destination in its own right.
Canada at the Peak of Hotel Design
As a patriotic Canadian, it always brings me great joy to see a fellow countryman achieve worldwide success and be at the forefront of his or her given field. Hence, it was an absolute delight to reconnect with Alessandro Munge, Founder and President of Studio Munge (What's your take on the importance hotel design, and where are we heading in the next few years?Firstly, brands and operators are now realizing the impact and importance of design when it comes to creating a distinct identity for their hotels. Now that buying powers are transitioning to a new generation, we see a clear change in this, and guests are researching more than ever for uniqueness and experiential. They are always on the look for fresh and new.
By Larry Mogelonsky, Partner, Hotel Mogel Consulting Limited
Marriott International Announces Vision For Sheraton Transformation
Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced its transformation vision for Sheraton Hotels and Resorts, the third largest brand in its portfolio, and the largest outside of North America in terms of room count. The company, which introduced its new Sheraton guestroom late last year, is showcasing its vision for Sheraton's public spaces at the NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference in New York, bringing to life for owners and investors the company's brand strategy as well as its signature focus on guest experience, hotel operations and design philosophy.
Markus Schreyer of Design Hotels talks trends in the Americas
As the final judging for AHEAD Americas takes place at Ace Hotel New York during NYC x Design, panel member Markus Schreyer shares his thoughts on current hospitality trends across the region.
Marriott International And Simon Expand Relationship
Marriott International and Simon announced their plans to open at least five new hotels at Simon shopping centers over the next several years. From South Florida to New York's Long Island, Simon's premier shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations are increasingly becoming ideal hotel destinations - offering consumers amenities steps from their room and re powerful combination that optimizes real estate values.
6 best boutique hotels in Las Vegas | cnn.com
A great hotel room is the foundation of an epic visit to Las Vegas.It's where most travelers end their nights and start their days, a haven from the clinking chips and dinging slots, a refuge from the sea of humanity. Time and time again, Sin City hotel rooms set the scene for all that happens in Vegas -- whether it stays there or not.The world of Vegas hotels is always changing before our very eyes. Sure, iconic destinations are still around -- the Bellagio with its dancing fountains out front, the Venetian with its Italian marble and sunken-level suites, and the Wynn Las Vegas for room-service congee (among other high-end perks).Add to those classic options these newer boutique hotels and hotels-within-hotels. The new entries are smaller, more intimate and often swankier than their hulking counterparts. Here are our seven favorite places to stay:
Chicago Hotel Embracing Single Parent Families for Mother's Day
River North's Kinzie Hotel (20 West Kinzie Street) is embracing the single parent family unit with its new Single Mother's Day Picnic Package. The independent, Chicago-themed boutique hotel cordially invites single moms and their children to a staycation curated Chicago-style just for them. The experience includes a number of exciting Chicago-centric activities, including a picnic in Millennium Park, a visit to the Chicago Children's Museum, and a night (or two or three) in one of Kinzie's luxurious guestrooms overlooking the vibrant city.
Hard Rock Hotel At Universal Orlando Resort Debuts All-new ‘Future Rock Star Suites’ Featuring In-room Stage, Lights And Memorabilia
Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando's newly-redesigned Future Rock Star Suites let guests perform under the lights on their very own stage. Designed to capture the excitement of being on tour, these two-room suites feature applause-worthy floor to ceiling details, including a stage with liquid flooring and lights, a twinkling starlight canopy over the beds and brand new Hard Rock memorabilia from today's superstars.Each suite features an item once donned by a music celebrity and this marks the first time memorabilia has been installed inside a guest room at Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando. Every Future Rock Star Suite consists of a king room that connects through a "stage door" to a room with two twin beds and roadie case-inspired furniture."We designed these suites for tweens, teens and any kid who ever dreamed of performing on stage for thousands of adoring fans," says Carlton Hudson, managing director at Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando. "The suites bring that dream to life for the entire family with everything a true rock star needs to put on an unforgettable show. Plus, we brought in pieces of Hard Rock's priceless memorabilia collection to amplify the experience of staying in these one-of-a-kind suites."Hard Rock is recognized globally for world-class entertainment, stylish and contemporary design and unparalleled service. Guests of all Hard Rock Hotels enjoy an experience that infuses music as the key differentiator. Hard Rock's The Sound of Your Stay is a complimentary all-encompassing in-room music amenity program that provides access to experiences for guests to jam out on a selection of Fender guitars or tune into the resurgence of vinyl records while listening to them on a Crosley turntable.At Universal Orlando Resort, guests of Hard Rock Hotel are just a short walk, complimentary water taxi or shuttle bus ride away from all three Universal Orlando Resort theme parks. Guests receive an exclusive package of theme park benefits, including free Universal Express Unlimited ride access (theme park admission required) to Universal Studios Florida and Universal's Islands of Adventure as well as Early Park Admission to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Universal's Volcano Bay one hour before the theme parks open.For more information or to book a stay at Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando, visit www.universalorlando.com/hardrock.
Hotel Chicago West Loop Announces Guestroom Urban Mural Exhibit
In association with Hotel Chicago West Loop's art "Annex" – Chicago's newest hotel/gallery fusion, a groundbreaking street art exhibit will debut this spring inside the independent boutique hotel located at 1622 W. Jackson. Following a call-to-action that received nearly 70 submissions, two of Chicago's most recognized urban artists, JC Rivera and Asend, have been chosen to lend their inspiration to hotel guestroom renovations by creating original wall murals that celebrate Chicago's essence. When not in use, the featured mural rooms will be open and on public display – as is the rest of the Annex which houses nearly 100 pieces of renowned works.
Marcus® Hotels & Resorts to Curate New Hotel Concept Celebrating the Arts
Evoking the passion, power and purpose of Milwaukee's flourishing arts scene, Marcus® Hotels & Resorts announced today that it is reinventing the 221-room InterContinental Milwaukee into a creatively bold independent arts hotel. Daring to blend impeccable hospitality with curated exhibits, contemporary installations and engrossing live performances, Milwaukee will soon be home to one of the country's most immersive and inviting arts hotel experiences.
Motel in New Orleans given contemporary overhaul
The opportunity to give new life to the past is always a welcome one for designer. Interior designers and architects alike are always looking for clues from a building's history to inform its modern character, and the US motel from the middle of the 20th century is perhaps one of the most iconic hospitality typologies, and also one with the most potential for conversion into a contemporary design masterpiece. TOPHOTELNEWS has previously reported on other motels that have been given a new lease of life, and a new motel restoration in New Orleans is following this trend. The Drifter Hotel, operated by Design Hotels and designed by Nicole Cota Studio, this 20-room boutique hotel has kept the original motel building, complete with its central pool area, external walkways and iconic entrance way, complete with the original "Motel" sign. Originally built in 1956, over 60 years later, The Drifter Hotel takes up residence in this piece of New Orleans roadside history.
Beekman Hotel in historic New York building is an urban treasure
It goes without saying that half of the hotel experience is down to the physical being of the hotel itself. The environment of the building an hotel is housed in what separates it from being a three star or a five star hotel, from being a big brand or a boutique hotel, or from being a beachside getaway or an urban oasis. While many new build hotels promise luxury in a contemporary and modern setting, sometimes it is hotels that are sited within existing historical structures that offer the most unique and unforgettable hotel experiences. And The Beekman in Lower Manhattan, which just passed the one year anniversary of its opening, is one such place.
New York hotels: the next wave of micro hotels - curbed.com
Micro hotels aren’t exactly a new trend, but the format—itty bitty rooms that are good for sleeping and not much else—is constantly evolving, with a new breed of tiny lodgings emphasizing good design and plush perks as a way of luring travelers.
And in the next few months, New York City will see an influx of these, as established brands seek to open new properties—see Pod Hotels, which launches its first Williamsburg outpost this year—and emerging ones get a foothold in the city. Here’s what you can expect from this next wave of micro hotels in NYC.
The Watergate Hotel Announces “The Watergate Scandal Room 214” In Collaboration With Costume Designer Lyn Paolo
Timed to the 45th anniversary of the notorious Watergate break-in, The Watergate Hotel is announcing a new signature guest room to capture the infamy and intrigue of one of the most famous guest rooms in the world. The Watergate Scandal Room 214, where scandalous history was made, will be conceptualized, curated, and designed by Lyn Paolo, the costume designer of the ShondaLand hit series SCANDAL and the John Wells' show "Shameless", and Rakel Cohen, co-owner of The Watergate Hotel, to create a one-a-kind accommodation for hotel guests.
Why Are Other Industries Attracted to the Boutique Hotel Sector?
One of the many exciting things about the boutique hotel world is its ability to absorb exciting elements from disparate areas—from the art world to music, fashion and cuisine—anything it can harness to add character and interest to a hotel's offering. And this diversity of influences was highlighted this week at the BLLA Boutique Hotel Investment Conference, where a panel of luminaries from very different backgrounds converged to discuss their shared interest in the boutique space.
By Frances Kiradjian, Founder/CEO, BLLA
Nude sculptures, pillow fights and afternoon tea - inside Banksy's Walled Off Hotel in Bethlehem - telegraph.co.uk
It is a strange juxtaposition. Up a dusty, unpaved road in the untouristy part of Bethlehem, stands a shiny new hotel that would look more at home in London’s Shoreditch or New York’s East Village. "The Walled Off Hotel" – a pun on the luxury Waldorf Astoria hotel chain – is the creation of Banksy, the artist best known for his street art and political statements. The supposed aim of this establishment, complete with jazzy, West End style lights? To educate visitors about the complex history and politics of Israel’s five-metre tall concrete wall, the West Bank barrier, which stands a few paces away.
Oldcastle SurePods Working with Marriott Hotel Developers to Speed Hotel Construction via Modular Construction
Marriott International recently announced plans to use prefabricated guestrooms or bathrooms in 50 hotels in 2017, which accounts for more than 10 percent of the company's "Select Brand" developments in North America this year. As North America's leading manufacturer of prefab bathrooms, and an established Marriott approved vendor, Oldcastle® SurePods™ is poised to participate in many of those projects.
The New Boutique Hotel Lobbyists
'After the party, there's the hotel lobby ….. And round about four you've got to clear the lobby,' R. Kelly once sang in his hit 'Ignition (Remix)', painting a debauched picture of how hotel lobbies functioned at the start of the 21st century. But what are these things called lobbies and how have they changed over the years?
By Frances Kiradjian, Founder/CEO, BLLA