Aloft Tallahassee Downtown Hotel Earns National Recognition for Excellence in Development

February 17, 2010 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction
Aloft Tallahassee Downtown Hotel Earns National Recognition for Excellence in Development

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has selected Aloft Tallahassee Downtown as the 2009 New Build of the Year Award winner at the recent Starwood North America Owners Conference held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The 162-room property was developed by McKibbon Hotel Group, Inc., of Gainesville, Georgia, and is owned and managed by McKibbon Hotel Management, Inc. of Tampa, Florida. Aloft Tallahassee Downtown opened in August 2009 at 200... 

The James New York to Debut Summer 2010

January 22, 2010 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction, Real Estate
The James New York to Debut Summer 2010

Denihan Hospitality Group (DHG) announced the summer 2010 opening of The James New York. A newly built hotel anchoring the southwest corner of SoHo at Grand and Thompson Streets, The James New York features 114 guestrooms and suites bathed in natural light and unobstructed views of Manhattan. DHG was awarded the management contract for The James New York by owner and developer Brack Capital Real Estate (BCRE). DHG will bring the same attributes found... 

W Hoboken Hotel & Residences redefines by Gwathmey Siegel & Associates Architects

January 13, 2010 Filed Under: Architecture
W Hoboken Hotel & Residences redefines by Gwathmey Siegel & Associates Architects

With the recent completion of the W Hoboken Hotel & Residences and two additional projects under construction in Manhattan, the W New York-Downtown Hotel & Residences and 400 Fifth Avenue, Gwathmey Siegel & Associates Architects (GSAA) is redefining the standard for designing luxury hotels & residences. A new landmark on the New Jersey waterfront is the W Hoboken Hotel & Residences, a 26-story metal and glass building that... 

Guests Get Busy in the Kitchen at Element Hotels with Nintendo DS and Personal Trainer: Cooking

November 11, 2009 Filed Under: Real Estate
Guests Get Busy in the Kitchen at Element Hotels with Nintendo DS and Personal Trainer: Cooking

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and its new eco-chic brand, Element Hotels, today announced a partnership with Nintendo to provide Nintendo DS™ systems pre-loaded with Personal Trainer™: Cooking software to hotel guests. The software, which acts as an interactive culinary coach, makes it easy for travelers to choose recipes, prepare shopping lists and cook meals in the comfort of their fully equipped in-suite kitchens. This is the... 

Red Roof’s NextGen Exterior Design and Luxurious Interiors

August 26, 2009 Filed Under: Architecture, Real Estate
Red Roof's NextGen Exterior Design and Luxurious Interiors

Red Roof®, a leader in economy lodging, announces the opening of their first exterior and interior-build NextGen property in Beaumont, Texas, located at 2310 I-10 South on August 21. NextGen’s modern, sleek exterior and luxuriously appointed and technologically advanced interiors signal a new era for Red Roof. The NextGen design also demonstrates the company’s commitment to moving its brand image forward, developing continued and superior service... 

GE LED Cove Lighting System Promotes More LED Conversions

July 18, 2009 Filed Under: Construction, Home Improvement
GE LED Cove Lighting System Promotes More LED Conversions

Expanded color options in GE Consumer & Industrial’s GE LED Cove Lighting System product line make it easier than ever for casinos, hotels, resorts, commercial retail operations and residential applications with extended operations to stop wasteful spending on energy and maintenance. At 25 times the life of halogen, the new 4100K GE LED Cove Lighting System provides 320 lumens per foot and consumes just 6.5 watts of energy. It delivers excellent... 

Embassy Suites Hotels Introduces Spacious One-Room Suite Concept

May 22, 2009 Filed Under: Architecture, Construction, Real Estate
Embassy Suites Hotels Introduces Spacious One-Room Suite Concept

Embassy Suites Hotels, the international chain of upscale, all-suite hotels, unveiled its first one-room suite, designed to pack more room into a smaller space for today’s cost-conscious traveler and hotel developer. This new suite concept represents the first major room design change since the upscale brand’s launch 25 years ago. The new one-room suite design delivers the same amenities and upscale value to Embassy Suites guests, including a... 

Doubletree by Hilton to Arrive in Malaysia in 2010

March 18, 2009 Filed Under: Construction, Real Estate
Doubletree by Hilton to Arrive in Malaysia in 2010

Hilton Hotels Corporation has announced that it has entered into a management agreement with The Intermark Sdn Bhd, signifying the debut of the award-winning, upscale hotel brand, Doubletree by Hilton, in Malaysia. The Crown Princess Hotel in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur will undergo a multi-million dollar redesign and renovation during the next several months to become re-branded as the Doubletree by Hilton™ Kuala Lumpur City Centre. Scheduled... 

Hilton Hotel Owners Spend More Than $131 Million Upgrading 11 Hotels in Central U.S.

January 31, 2009 Filed Under: Construction, Real Estate
Hilton Hotel Owners Spend More Than $131 Million Upgrading 11 Hotels in Central U.S.

Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels Corporation’s global brand of upscale, full-service hotels, today announced that eleven of its Hilton brand hotels in the central United States are in the process of completing renovations, which combined are valued at more than $131 million. These projects are part of an ongoing initiative by the Hilton brand to upgrade its facilities and guest accommodations in order to exceed guest expectations for... 

W Hollywood Hotel & Residences Celebrates Topping out with Dramatic Public Ceremony

December 4, 2008 Filed Under: Construction, Real Estate
W Hollywood Hotel & Residences Celebrates Topping out with Dramatic Public Ceremony

Today, luminaries of Los Angeles politics, entertainment and business gathered to celebrate the rise of Hollywood’s newest star at the iconic corner of Hollywood & Vine: the W Hollywood Hotel & Residences. The “topping out” ceremony offered a dramatic preview of the property in true Hollywood style; complete with aerial acrobats, streaming banners, plenty of cameras and a clear message: Get ready for the excitement coming in November...