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US hotel renovations: W Austin completes multimillion-dollar refresh

Islander Resort completes full-property renovation
The W Austin's multimillion-dollar renovation includes a refresh of its Living Room and coffee shop. (W Austin)
The W Austin's multimillion-dollar renovation includes a refresh of its Living Room and coffee shop. (W Austin)
Hotel News Now
January 28, 2025 | 2:13 P.M.

This roundup features the latest U.S. hotel renovations.

Rooms: 251
Location: Austin, Texas
Owner: Ryman Hospitality Properties
Date of renovation: Jan. 23, 2025
Takeaway: The multimillion-dollar renovation will introduce an all-new restaurant concept, Serenade American Brasserie, 2nd & Roast coffee shop, Blue Room cocktail bar, along with a reimagined Living Room, and fully redesigned guest rooms.

Rooms: 139
Location: Islamorada, Florida
Owner: Loci Capital
Date of renovation: Jan. 14, 2025
Takeaway: The property underwent a full property transformation, including a complete interior and exterior renovation of its 114 bungalows and suites and 25 two-bedroom townhome villas; updated resort grounds, amenities and programming; new and enhanced dining outlets; and refreshed event spaces.

Rooms: 319
Location: Kenner, Louisiana
Owner: Reade Hotel Capital
Date of renovation: Jan. 13, 2025
Takeaway: The hotel’s renovation was designed by Meri Meis Associates, Inc. and implemented by FDR Construction, Inc. The eight-month project included updates to more than 22,000 square feet of event space, LaSalle Restaurant and Lounge, the grand entrance, fitness center, outdoor pool and courtyard.

Rooms: 147
Location: Foster City, California
Owner: Clarion Partners
Date of renovation: Jan. 6, 2025
Takeaway: The renovation includes updated guest rooms with new furniture, fixtures and soft goods, updated public areas including meeting rooms, as well as a refurbished Bistro and new fitness center.

Rooms: 101
Location: Sacramento, California
Owner: Monarch Alternative Capital
Date of renovation: Jan. 2, 2025
Takeaway: The property transformed all of its 101 guestrooms and suites, its lobby and check-in area, and its meetings and events spaces.

To be included in an upcoming Hotel News Now U.S. Renovations List, email Associate Editor Trevor Simpson here.

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