IHG to Reposition Crowne Plaza as Upper-Upscale

On the heels of its international makeover of Holiday Inn, IHG has made plans to reposition its Crowne Plaza brand into the upper-upscale segment, according to HotelNewsNow.com. The hotel company expects that 10 percent of Crowne Plaza’s 394-hotel portfolio...
Hilton Arrives at Heathrow Airport Terminal 5

Hilton Arrives at Heathrow Airport Terminal 5

Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5, a luxury hotel targeting business travelers, has opened for business. Set within 13 acres of landscaped grounds, the property has 350 guestrooms outfitted with flatscreen TVs, media hubs, generous workspace, laptop safes, and...

Studio 6 in Seattle Shows Off New Look

Studio 6 Seattle – Mountlake Terrace has completed its refurbishment, kicking off the brand’s network-wide renovation. The extended-stay property now features suites with a bright color scheme, wood-effect laminate flooring made of 80 percent...

DoubleTree Comes to Romania

DoubleTree by Hilton Bucharest-Unirii Square has debuted as the brand’s first hotel in Romania. The 88 guestrooms are outfitted in soothing neutral tones complemented by avant-garde-style accents. F&B venues include the top-floor Avantgarde restaurant, Amber...

Hyatt Times Square in the Works

Extell Development Company is making plans for the 54-story Hyatt Times Square, designed by architectural firm SLCE with interiors by SPaN. Opening in 2013, the hotel will offer 487 guestrooms, including 26 deluxe rooms and 49 suites; a lobby bar; restaurant; rooftop...