In the center of Napa Valley wine country, The Estate Yountville is a 22-acre compound composed of two ultra-luxe lifestyle hotels, a spa, dining complex, and event spaces. The Estate is currently in the midst of a transformation, with massive renovation projects updating the property and bringing it into the current day. Of the hotels, Hotel Villagio faces downtown and will offer a more “clubby” atmosphere when it reopens this spring. Read more about the design here.
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Renaissance Hotels are Getting a Design Facelift
Renaissance Hotel is transforming its brand by completely redesigning properties to immerse guests in local cultures. Each design is meant to evoke authenticity through theatricality, novelty, and unscripted elements chosen to tell an area’s story. Read more about the design updates and about the Renaissance event at the Joyce Theater in Manhattan here.
Thoughtful Renovation Practices Ensure Hoteliers Make the Most of Property Updates
While many hoteliers may inwardly groan at the cost of a full-property renovation, giving a hotel a facelift is a great way to boost guest satisfaction, which in turn leads to higher occupancy, revenue growth, and an overall more profitable business. While effective renovations can generate a tremendous return on investment (ROI), executing a renovation successfully requires that hoteliers work in tandem with designers, operators, and construction workers to create a cohesive final product. Going into this process with a plan is imperative, as clashes along the way result in delays and lost revenue. Click here to read the full feature.
Marcus & Millichap Report Forecasts Hospitality Investment for 2018
Marcus & Millichap recently released its 2018 Hospitality North American Investment Forecast. The report highlights emerging trends that are impacting hospitality investments, regional metrics from the United States and Canada, and construction and occupancy predictions for each area. Read more highlights from the report here.
Adopting a New Best Friend at Fontainebleau Miami Beach
Whether a new owner or a seasoned veteran, adopting a homeless pet is always a rewarding and enjoyable experience for people who love animals. While people looking to adopt a new best friend often turn to local shelters or the internet, hotels are also getting in on the action. One such pet adoption program is Bleau Adopts at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach, which connects deserving potential pets to team members. More from this National Pet Day feature can be found here.
Compensation Trends for Hotel Asset Managers Suggest Room for Improvement
AETHOS Consulting Group–a hospitality advisory firm that works with hotels, restaurants, casinos, cruise lines, and clubs–has released results of a new survey revealing hotel asset management compensation trends. The Hotel Asset Management Compensation Report is based on the responses of more than 200 asset management executives, owners, asset management advisory firms, and hotel management companies. Read the full report here.
Marriott’s Win-Win Plastic Sustainability Initiative
Reducing plastic waste can be difficult for hotels, where bulk supply and mass production are crucial to keep operations running smoothly. Today at the Managed by Marriott (MxM) GM’s conference, Marriott International unveiled that it will be replacing small plastic soap, shampoo, and conditioner bottles with in-shower dispensers. The dispensers will be required at all MxM hotels, but will be optional for franchisees. Click here for the full article.
Openings: The Hotel Salem
While the city of Salem, Mass., is renowned for the witch trials that took place in the area in the early 1690s, Lark Hotels’ second property to open in the city, The Hotel Salem, draws on a different historical era entirely. Located in the former Newmark’s Department Store, which was a high-end clothing retailer in the 1950s and 60s, The Hotel Salem takes inspiration from the style of that era with design accents that include antique cameras, abstract photos of the building itself, and wall hangings depicting items that could have been sold at Newmark’s decades ago. Read more about this new take on a historical town here.
Openings: The Inn at the Pier
Within walking distance of the beach and boardwalk, the Inn at the Pier in Pismo Beach, Calif., conveys a classic California beach experience with an elegant twist. Reminiscent of a contemporary beach house, the location and aesthetic allow a comforting sense of relaxation. Click here to read the full article highlighting the new hotel.
Checking Out: Le Pavillon Hotel
Located just far enough away from the hustle and bustle of the nearby French Quarter and Garden District, New Orleans’ 226-room Le Pavillon Hotel exhibits distinctive architecture, original antique furnishings, and specially curated artwork that spotlights the property’s history. Read more about the design of the Frenchman Suite here.
Robin McLaughlin 