This roundup features the latest U.S. hotel renovations.
L’Auberge de Sedona
Rooms: 88
Location: Sedona, Arizona
Owner: DiamondRock Hospitality
Date of Renovation: May 10, 2023
Takeaway: The property completed a renovation of its Garden Ballroom, a 2,400 square foot ballroom that can hold up to 150 guests.
The Benson Portland
Rooms: 287
Location: Portland, Oregon
Owner: Coast Hospitality Management
Date of Renovation: May 10, 2023
Takeaway: The property completed a multimillion-dollar renovation of its lobby, restaurant and bar, fitness center, meeting and event spaces, ballrooms and guestrooms.
JW Marriott Houston by The Galleria
Rooms: 516
Location: Houston, Texas
Owner: Host Hotels & Resorts
Date of Renovation: May 3, 2023
Takeaway: The property unveiled the last multimillion-dollar renovation phase of the guestrooms, suites and corridors to finalize the hotel’s complete transformation. The enhancements join the refreshed meeting and public spaces, lobby and executive lounge which were finished in 2019.
Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa
Rooms: 500
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Renovation Cost: $50 million
Owner: Woodbine Development Corporation
Date of Renovation: May 2, 2023
Takeaway: The renovation included a redesign of the resort’s 500 guestrooms and suites, along with renovated event spaces.
Hampton Inn & Suites El Paso Airport
Rooms: 139
Location: El Paso, Texas
Owner: Hospitality Investors Trust Operating Partnership
Date of Renovation: April 26, 2023
Takeaway: The property’s guestrooms and suites have been refurbished, as well as the hotel’s meeting space and public areas.
Courtyard by Marriott Reno
Rooms: 117
Location: Reno, Nevada
Owner: Sandpiper Hospitality
Date of Renovation: April 20, 2023
Takeaway: The property completed a comprehensive transformation of its former fitness areas, adding a $250,000, 1,400 square foot UpLift Fitness Hub.
The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa Avon, Vail Valley
Rooms: 230
Location: Avon, Colorado
Owner: Garry Boxer
Date of Renovation: April 18, 2023
Takeaway: The property unveiled its new event space, The Osprey Suite. The space features 1,227 square feet and fits up to 82 people.
Best Western Iowa/Lake Charles East
Rooms: 61
Location: Iowa, Louisiana
Renovation Cost: $3 million
Owner: Rajesh Patel
Date of Renovation: April 17, 2023
Takeaway: The property’s $3 million renovation includes brand new guestrooms and public spaces.