Courtyard by Marriott Heads to Peru

Courtyard by Marriott Lima will serve as the brand’s first hotel in the country of Peru. Opening in 2013, the high rise will sport a bright, contemporary design featuring 150 guestrooms equipped with flat-panel TVs, a loveseat sofa that doubles as a pullout bed,...

Carlson Headquarters Earns LEED Certification

Carlson’s world headquarters in Minneapolis has learned LEED Silver certification for Existing Buildings (EB). The project, which took 11 months to complete, includes a perfect score of 48 LEED credit points; an Energy Star score of 87, placing the property in...

Ace Hotel Heads to Downtown LA

Already making its trendy mark in places like Palm Springs and Manhattan, the Ace Hotel chain is eyeing a new location in downtown LA. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the boutique hotel will occupy the Spanish Gothic style United Artists building, constructed in...

Mondrian Hotel Slated for Istanbul’s Old City

Morgans Hotel Group has announced plans for its seventh Mondrian hotel, slated for the Old City area of Istanbul, Turkey. Scheduled to open in 2014, the property calls for 128 luxury guestrooms, original F&B options from the Light Group, and a spa renovated from...

Radisson Blu Opens Two New Locations in Europe

Radisson Blu continues on its strong development path with the opening of two more hotels in Europe. The 152-key Radisson Blu Park Hotel, Athens underwent a renovation resulting in modern guestrooms with marble baths, soundproof windows, and park views. For dining,...