This roundup features the latest U.S. hotel renovations.
Hotel Zessa, a DoubleTree by Hilton
Rooms: 254
Location: Santa Ana, California
Owner: Pacific Hospitality Group Ventures
Date of Renovation: March 8, 2024
Takeaway: The renovation includes meticulously designed public spaces, an upgrade of the hotel’s fitness center, a new yoga studio and a refresh to each guestroom to exude a sleek and modern feel.
Laguna Surf Lodge
Rooms: 41
Location: Laguna Beach, California
Owner: Soul Community Planet
Date of Renovation: March 7, 2024
Takeaway: The property, originally opened in 1948 as the Laguna Riviera Hotel, underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation to update the design aesthetic, landscaping and exterior.
Holiday Inn El Paso West – Sunland Park
Rooms: 175
Location: El Paso, Texas
Renovation Cost: $3.5 million
Owner: Lodging Fund REIT III
Date of Renovation: March 6, 2024
Takeaway: The renovation encompassed guest bathrooms, meeting spaces, the fitness center, restaurant, bar and lobby areas.
Delta Hotels by Marriott Jacksonville Deerwood
Rooms: 166
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Renovation Cost: $6 million
Owner: Argosy Real Estate Partners
Date of Renovation: March 5, 2024
Takeaway: The renovation includes a new dining option, refurbished guestrooms, a modernized lobby and coffee shop, state-of-the-art fitness center and upgraded meetings and events spaces.
Hilton Anatole
Rooms: 1,606
Location: Dallas, Texas
Renovation Cost: $30 million
Owner: Crow Holdings
Date of Renovation: Feb. 26, 2024
Takeaway: The top-to-bottom renovation of the 718 Tower guestrooms encompasses new furnishings, carpets and art installations aimed to enhance the overall comfort and aesthetic appeal.
Portola Hotel & Spa
Rooms: 379
Location: Monterey, California
Renovation Cost: $1.83 million
Owner: Portola Hotel & Spa
Date of Renovation: Feb. 23, 2024
Takeaway: The renovations updated the property’s De Anza and Bonsai ballrooms along with the De Anza Foyer. It includes new carpet, wall covers, elevated decor, restored crown moldings and updated light fixtures.
Winter Haven Hotel Miami Beach
Rooms: 70
Location: Miami, Florida
Owner: KSL Capital Partners
Date of Renovation: Feb. 22, 2024
Takeaway: The property fully redesigned its guestrooms, drawing inspiration from the 1950s-style of leisure destinations.
Best Western North Side Inn
Rooms: 94
Location: Wichita Falls, Texas
Owner: Nitin Chanana
Date of Renovation: Feb. 21, 2024
Takeaway: The property underwent a complete renovation and offers updated amenities throughout the guestrooms and common areas.
Silverado Resort
Rooms: 341
Location: Napa, California
Renovation Cost: $1.5 million
Owner: Arcade Capital
Date of Renovation: Feb. 15, 2024
Takeaway: The property renovated 17,000 square feet of meeting and event space encompassing the ballroom, conference and meeting rooms, and pre-function areas.
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