Holiday Inn Express Changes the Formula
Last month, InterContinental Hotels Group formalized Formula Blue, its long-gestating Holiday Inn Express design prototype. With a design that puts sleep quality, simplicity, and...
How Hotels Strategically Develop Their Identities
When it comes to hotel design, every single detail is obsessed over. From the color palette to the textures to the furnishings and fixtures,...
Extended Stay America’s Sustainable Renovations
In 2012, Americans threw away 251 million tons of trash, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Many Americans are stepping up to reduce...
5 Trends in Hotel Design
As the U.S. economy continues to strengthen, the architecture and design industry is gaining momentum. Gordon Beckman, principal and design director at John Portman...
Striking a Balance Between Brand Standards & Artistic Vision
A decade ago, the space that houses the Marriott Residence Inn Boston Downtown/Seaport was abandoned in what was then a barren and often forgotten...