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US Hotel Renovations: JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Gets $80 Million Update

El Cortez Hotel & Casino Finishes $28 Million Renovation; Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria Resort, Completes First Phase of Project
The $80-million renovation JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa has focused on the hotel's lobby, guestrooms and restaurant. In 2023, the project will expand the pool complex and add a restaurant concept. (Trinity Real Estate Investments)
The $80-million renovation JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa has focused on the hotel's lobby, guestrooms and restaurant. In 2023, the project will expand the pool complex and add a restaurant concept. (Trinity Real Estate Investments)
Hotel News Now
October 4, 2022 | 1:11 P.M.

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

JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa

Rooms: 950
Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Renovation Cost: $80 million
Owner: A joint venture among Trinity Real Estate Investments and institutional owners
Takeaway: The renovation focused on the hotel’s lobby, guestrooms, new signature restaurant. It will unveil a reimagined and expanded pool complex and restaurant concept in 2023.

El Cortez Hotel & Casino

Rooms: 364
Location: Las Vegas, Nevada
Renovation Cost: $28 million
Owner: Ike Gaming
Takeaway: The $3 million renovation of the 47 original rooms above the casino floor marks the end of its full $28 million renovation of the property.

Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington, D.C., Convention Center

Rooms: 388
Location: Washington, D.C.
Renovation Cost: $30 million
Owner: International Union of Painters and Allied Trades
Takeaway: The full-property renovation is expected to be complete this month.

Grand Wailea, a Waldorf Astoria Resort

Rooms: 827
Location: Wailea, Hawaii
Owner: Munekiyo & Hiraga Inc.
Takeaway: The hotel has completed the first phase of its property-wide renovation that included its dining venues and private lounge.

The Elms Hotel and Spa

Rooms: 153
Location: Excelsior Springs, Missouri
Owner: 401 Regent
Takeaway: The hotel has completed its renovations to its guestrooms, lobby, spa, ballroom, fitness center, outdoor space and dining areas

Aloft Orlando Downtown

Rooms: 118
Location: Orlando, Florida
Owner: GDC Properties
Takeaway: The hotel has completed its multimillion-dollar, property-wide renovation.

Grand Adirondack Hotel, Lake Placid, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Rooms: 92
Location: Lake Placid, New York
Owner: Wright Investments
Takeaway: The hotel reopened Aug. 31, 2022, to unveil its new name and new design.

The Hayes Mansion San Jose, Curio Collection by Hilton

Rooms: 214
Location: San Jose, California
Owner: A joint venture led by JMA Ventures
Takeaway: The hotel renovated its guestrooms and suites, 33,000-square-feet of event space and lobby as part of its conversion to the Curio Collection by Hilton soft brand.

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