Lodging Daily News

SAN FRANCISCO— Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants announced it has been awarded the management contract for the Roman & Williams-designed, luxury hotel opening next year in San Antonio’s historic Pearl Brewery development. Slated for a 2014 opening, the planned 146-room boutique hotel is being designed by Robin Standefer and Stephen Alesch from Roman & Williams, the duo behind John Dory Oyster Bar and several other properties. Located on the site of the original Pearl Brewery in

CLEVELAND—Located minutes from John F. Kennedy International airport, the former Clarion Hotel in Jamaica, N.Y. has joined the Lexington by Vantage family as a Lexington Inn. “I am situated very close to JFK International Airport, so it was important that I find a hotel brand with an international backing and strong reservation system,” said owner Kaushik Patel. “Vantage Hospitality and its Lexington brand have a lot to offer, especially the low fees that allow my

SEATTLE—sbe, a hospitality, lifestyle and real estate development company, Stockbridge Capital Group LLC, and Daniels Real Estate announced the development plans for SLS Hotel Seattle. Located at 5th and Columbia in Downtown Seattle, the announcement also marks the Seattle debut of designer Philippe Starck. Construction of the $400 million development is expected to begin in the fourth quarter of 2013 with an anticipated completion date of 2016. In addition to the luxury SLS Hotel Seattle,

HOUSTON—Boxer Property announced it has acquired Elevation Hotel and Spa in Mt. Crested Butte, Colo. This investment highlights Boxer’s dedication to increasing its hospitality portfolio by acquiring resort-style lodging. Located at the base of Colorado’s Mt. Crested Butte Ski Resort, Elevation Hotel and Spa has more than 260 rooms and offers an indoor heated pool and hot tub; ski-in/ski-out convenience; and a large spa & fitness center. Boxer Property is generally known for being a

STAMFORD, Conn.—Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide announced that it has introduced its Westin brand to Birmingham, Alabama. The Westin Birmingham is located in the Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex’s all-new entertainment district. The Westin Birmingham joins Sheraton Birmingham Hotel as Starwood’s second property at the BJCC. “We are thrilled to partner with the city of Birmingham and Jefferson County to open yet another Starwood property in the heart of Birmingham, solidifying our leadership position in this