This roundup features the latest U.S. hotel renovations.
The Joule
Rooms: 160
Location: Dallas, Texas
Owner: Headington Oil Partners
Date of Renovation: Nov. 16, 2023
Takeaway: The hotel reimagined its 10,200-square-foot ballroom level, transformed by award-winning designer Adam D. Tihany.
San Ramon Marriott
Rooms: 368
Location: San Ramon, California
Renovation Cost: $17 million
Owner: Hudson Advisors LP
Date of Renovation: Nov. 15, 2023
Takeaway: The hotel, owned by Hudson Advisors LP and operated by HEI Hotels & Resorts, received a top-to-bottom refurbishment to upgrade guestrooms, public spaces and back-of-house services to bring the hotel to “like-new” status.
Best Western Columbia River Waterfront Hotel Astoria
Rooms: 75
Location: Astoria, Oregon
Owner: James Mulloy
Date of Renovation: Nov. 9, 2023
Takeaway: The renovation includes a refreshed design and amenities. Guestroom furnishings include updated beds, sofa sleepers and televisions.
MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa
Rooms: 69
Location: Sonoma, California
Owner: Juniper Capital
Date of Renovation: Nov. 8, 2023
Takeaway: The hotel debuted the final phase of its multi-year transformation with the renewal of the property’s spa and fitness center, its outdoor pool space and the addition of five guestrooms, including an all-new Artists Cottage.
Hilton West Palm Beach
Rooms: 400
Location: West Palm Beach, Florida
Renovation Cost: $25 million
Owner: Related Companies
Date of Renovation: Nov. 2, 2023
Takeaway: Led by the globally recognized New York City-based design boutique, Meyer Davis Studio, Hilton West Palm’s all-new look and feel begins in the lobby with the introduction of the new bar and encompasses all accommodations and al fresco spaces, including its palm-tree-adorned pool deck, and revitalized food-and-beverage destinations.
La Playa Hotel
Rooms: 75
Location: Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
Renovation Cost: $15 million
Owner: Marc & Rose Hospitality
Date of Renovation: Oct. 23, 2023
Takeaway: The $15 million renovation was done by the award-winning design studio Post Company.
Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando North
Rooms: 277
Location: Altamonte Springs, Florida
Owner: OH Acquisitions
Date of Renovation: Oct. 9, 2023
Takeaway: The 14-month multimillion-dollar renovation project includes fresh and modern updates to all guest rooms, suites, the lobby, atrium area, Omaha Steakhouse and more than 7,200 square feet of event space.
To be included in an upcoming Hotel News Now U.S. Renovations List, email Associate Editor Trevor Simpson here.