Sep 22
Damion RutherfordMember News, Places to Stay Fairmont, Hotel Rennovations, hotels, San Francisco hotels
You’re probably familiar with the San Francisco Fairmont for its 55,000 square feet of meeting space or for the views of the San Francisco Bay – but it’s the penthouse that may be the most famous.
The spacious suite spans the entire eighth floor of the hotel, whose guests have included JFK, Prince Charles and Representatives of the Big Four – and just completed a major renovation.
In an Associated Press interview, Tom Klein, regional vice president general manager of the hotel, says
“You’ll just be blown away.”
For $15,000 a night, the three bedroom suite with dining room, living room, library, and terrace comes complete with a butler, housekeeper, chef, masseuse, personal trainer, fully stocked gourmet kitchen, plus the use of a Ferrari California.
Some updates in the renovation include a newly remodeled kitchen and removing the 1,800 pieces of etched glass that make up the ceiling of the billiard room for a cleaning.
Feb 27
Ashley SpitzerMisc Tidbits Hotel Rennovations, hotels, Marriott, meeting planning services
Have you seen the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile lately??
The hotel just underwent a $36 million total renovation — including entirely redone meeting space!
Check out some pictures of the renovations here!
Also be sure to check out the link to their special meeting offers for 2009.
Jan 27
Ashley SpitzerMember News, News, Places to Stay, RFP, Tips, Tips for Meeting Planners guest-friendly hotel tips, Hotel Rennovations, Hotel Spa, meeting industry, meeting planning services, sheraton, Starwood Hotels
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts announced a new worldwide spa partnership with Nectar Spa LLC. Beginning this year, the Nectar Spa brand will be available at Sheraton properties…
…to bring business and leisure guests an approachable yet upscale spa experience. Available treatments include:
-signature massages
-body treatments
-facials
-manicures
-pedicures
-plus features designed specifically for the Sheraton brand
Sheraton also plans to upgrade nearly half of their U.S. hotels with new lobbies, renovating guestrooms, and new health and fitness programs.
Find the Sheraton location for your meeting on ConventionPlanit.com!
Jan 13
Ashley SpitzerMember News, News, Places to Stay, RFP, Tips, Tips for Meeting Planners Hotel Rennovations, hotels, Los Angeles
Have you seen it yet?
LA’s newest hotel and convention project, LA Live, is set to open Spring 2010. The JW Marriott at LA Live is above.
What do you think? Will you check it out??
Dec 18
Ashley SpitzerMember News, News, Tips, Tips for Meeting Planners Hotel Rennovations, hotels, meeting industry
Are you in on the latest meeting industry news?
If not, ConventionPlanit.com’s Cosmic Buzz is the best resource for you…
…you’ll be the first to know about the latest renovations and special promotions for your favorite hotels, cvbs, service providers and more!
Aug 22
Ashley SpitzerMember News, News, Places to Stay, Tips, Tips for Meeting Planners Hotel Rennovations, hotels, Microsoft Surface, sheraton, Starwood Hotels, technology, unique activities
Sheraton installed Microsoft Surface units in the lobbies of 5 of their hotels this week…
…Microsoft Surface is a 30-inch display built into a table top. There’s no mouse or keyboard – it uses touch.
It’s like a giantic iPhone, only better!
Hotel guests can browse pictures of the hotel, create playlists with the jukebox, and even find restaurants, bars, and entertainment in the city with 365-degree satellite maps.
Check out the Surface at these hotels:
• Sheraton New York Hotel & Towers – 811 7th Avenue 53rd Street, New York
• Sheraton Boston Hotel – 39 Dalton St, Boston
• Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers – 301 East North Water Street, Chicago
• Sheraton Seattle Hotel – 1400 6th Ave, Seattle
• Sheraton Gateway San Francisco Airport Hotel – 600 Airport Boulevard, Burlingame
Jun 18
Ashley SpitzerMember News, News, Places to Stay Hotel Rennovations, Marriott
Two Marriott hotels have just completed multi-million dollar renovations – Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, DC, and the Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile in Chicago…
…if you’re thinking of planning a meeting in either city, here are some of the renovation highlights, found in both hotels:
-Reinvented Lobby: feature plamsa tvs, new self check-in kiosks, front desk pods, concierge desk, communal wi-fi tables and a Starbucks
-New Restaurants: Marriott Wardman Park has added a modern American steakhouse; Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile has added a restaurant featuring Midwestern style cuisine
-Updated Elevators: Get where you need to be, faster
-Meeting Room Expansions: Increased square footage at both locations
-Expanded Guest Room Features: including plamsa tvs, universal electronic docks, and Marriott’s Revive® bedding (300-thread-count, cotton-rich, white top and fitted bottom sheets, plusher mattresses, softer linens and more pillows)
It seems like these rennovations are going to make travel much easier!
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