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Design Elements
The Hilton Atlanta found a unique way to show off its new guestroom design long before the multi-million renovation is complete. The hotel's engineering...
Taking a Peek at the New High Peaks Resort
The design of the new High Peaks Resort on Mirror Lake reflects the natural beauty of its location in the Adirondack Mountain village of Lake Placid,...
Vendor News
ASSA ABLOY Hospitality promoted Rune Venaas to president, where he oversees all activity in North America for the hospitality industry's security brands...
From Classic to Trendy: Greenbrier Shoots Craps
Had it not been for its rejuvenating mineral waters, White Sulphur Springs might be just another place on the map. But when The Greenbrier dubbed America's...
Design & Décor Handbook
Whether you're transforming a faded local landmark into a luxury hotel like One Ocean Resort and Spa in Atlantic Beach, FL (see Editor Ed Watkins' feature...
Building Products
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Design & Decor Companies
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Vendor News
ProfitSword was chosen to provide business intelligence to PM Hospitality and its nine hotels. ProfitSage Business Intelligence Suite was installed at...
Going Underground
At the end of a successful project, it's easy to assume perfect conditions existed throughout construction. As a rule, however, no construction project...
Sense of Place
A strong sense of place has never been a hallmark of the Ritz-Carlton chain. The perception was that the Ritz in Marina del Rey, CA had the same look...
Design Elements
The Dearborn Inn, a Marriott Hotel, is undergoing a comprehensive renovation of all 229 guestrooms throughout the main building and the Burbank and McGuffey...
Eden Roc Renovations Rolling Along
The legendary Eden Roc Renaissance Beach Resort & Spa in Miami Beach is getting a $180-million makeover by architect John Nichols. The transformation...
Design Elements
The Harbor Beach Marriott Resort & Spa unveiled its Presidential Suite just in time for the upcoming elections. The 2,300-square-feet penthouse features...
Marquee addition to MGM Grand
The MGM Grand in Las Vegas expanded its meeting and convention space to 602,000 square feet with the addition of the Marquee Ballroom, a pillarless 92,000-square-foot...
Remaking a Classic
Just about the only walls untouched during the renovations at the legendary Hilton Anatole Hotel were the two 12-foot pieces of the Berlin Wall standing...
GUEST SERVICES HANDBOOK
What's the next big thing in guest services? Is it bigger TVs with more available content? Free and faster Internet access? Or perhaps it's found in the...
In The Mix
The math is not especially difficult. When a developer considers whether or not to include a hotel in a mixed-use lifestyle development, it simply comes...
Design Elements
The 126-room Residence Inn Columbus Downtown (OH) reopened earlier this year after a $24-million, 18-month renovation of the historic former bank building....
Up, Up and Away
Since his promotion last year to president, director of design of Helman Hurley Charvat Peacock/Architects, Inc., Mike Chatham has been a busy man. The...
Making an Impression
From a former Masonic Temple in Rhode Island to the trendy and hip hot spot on the other side of the country in San Diego, this year's class of design...
A New Construction Technique
The Jumeirah Essex House in New York City was recently rebuilt. The reconstruction was in Lego bricks, however, thanks to a project by Legoland California,...
Design Elements
Cable Beach Resorts & Crystal Palace Casino in Nassau, The Bahamas completed a $145-million renovationThe Holiday Inn Express Southington (CT) finished...
HOSPITALITY DESIGNERS
3DI219 East Houston St., Suite 350San Antonio, TX 78205210/227-2500/Fax 210/227-9704www.3DI.com ABA Avery Brooks & Assoc.680 Pilot Rd., Suite ALas Vegas,...
Pierre Getting Room Makeover
Taj Hotels Resorts & Palaces' The Pierre, New York's landmark hotel on Central Park at Fifth Avenue, entered its second phase of renovation. All 200 guest...
Design Elements
The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club in Florida finished a multi-million dollar remodeling of its 318 guestrooms and suites. The rooms now feature new bedding...
