Lodging Daily News

Embassy Suites Salt Lake/West Valley City Celebrates Grand Opening

Posted by LODGING Staff on  February 14, 2013
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Category: Openings
MCLEAN, Va.—Embassy Suites Hotels introduced the new upscale, full-service, all-suites Embassy Suites Salt Lake/West Valley City to local officials and community members this week with a grand opening event. Located in West Valley, Utah, the Design Option III, seven-story hotel was developed by West Valley Lodging Initiatives LLC and will be managed by Renascent Hospitality. The property has been the focal point of a multi-million dollar, multi-phase revitalization project in downtown West Valley City, and

Smart Hotel Renovation Strategies

Posted by LODGING Staff on  February 13, 2013
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From the days of the Gold Rush to the turn of the 20th century, Chinese and Italian immigrants caught fish and Dungeness crabs at Meiggs’ Wharf in San Francisco to eke out a living. The Best Western Plus Tuscan Inn is situated at the original endpoint of this historic landing—long since transformed into a section of the larger tourist-filled Fisherman’s Wharf area. When Walnut Hill Group purchased the property in February 2011, the real estate

Kempinski Opens Hotel in Delhi

Posted by LODGING Staff on  February 13, 2013
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Toronto, Canada—Luxury hotel brand Kempinski has reinforced its commitment to India by launching its first independently managed hotel in the commercial district of Shadara in East Delhi—Kempinski Ambience Delhi. The hotel, which officially opened in December, is features 480 rooms and suites in two towers, connected by a sky bridge. Each tower has a dedicated entrance, a lobby and a check-in desk. Kempinski Ambience Delhi features banqueting facilities of over 70,000 square feet, including a

Hyatt Union Square New York Sets April 2013 Opening

Posted by LODGING Staff on  February 13, 2013
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NEW YORK—Hyatt Hotels Corporation and HHM announced that Hyatt Union Square New York is now taking reservations for stays beginning April 2013. The newly built, 178-room hotel will feature urban style guestrooms and new dining and bar concepts by local restaurateurs. Located at 13th Street and Fourth Avenue, the building’s features a historic façade and a 23-foot high entryway. The lobby, designed by acclaimed interior designer Paul Vega, will feature custom made contemporary pieces. “Union

Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta Completes Extensive Renovation

Posted by LODGING Staff on  February 13, 2013
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Category: Renovations
ATLANTA—Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta, a world-class hotel near Atlanta, Ga., recently completed a $3 million transformation. The renovation includes updates to the property’s guestrooms and suites, guestroom corridors, a revitalized concierge lounge, and brand new indoor/outdoor pool furniture. The renovation began August 4, 2012. Renovated rooms now provide 300-thread-count sheets, as well as wireless Internet access, plug-in technology, and 37-inch flat-screen TVs. In the concierge lounge, guests will discover flexible work spaces, culinary and beverage offerings,