by Alissa Ponchione | Jun 30, 2011 | News
Sofitel The Grand Amsterdam, which dates back to 1578, has become the brand’s first Legend hotel in Europe following two years of extensive renovations. Leading the redesign was French interior architect Sybille de Margerie, who took her inspiration from the...
by Alissa Ponchione | Jun 29, 2011 | News
The Westin Copley Place in Boston is Starwood’s first U.S. hotel to join Green Hotels Global, an environmental program that requires sustainable hotels to disclose their carbon footprint, energy consumption, water usage, and waste generation associated with...
by Alissa Ponchione | Jun 29, 2011 | News
Hilton Garden Inn Santiago Airport has opened in Chile, marking the brand’s entry in South America. The hotel’s 144 guestrooms feature the signature Garden Sleep System, ergonomic Mirra chair by Herman Miller, flatscreen television, a spacious work desk,...
by Alissa Ponchione | Jun 29, 2011 | News
Starwood has announced plans for a Sheraton and Four Points by Sheraton, opening late 2012 in Medina, Saudi Arabia. Offering views of the Prophet’s Mosque and Plaza, the Sheraton Medina calls for 297 guestrooms, an all-day-dining restaurant, and a fitness...
by Alissa Ponchione | Jun 29, 2011 | Projects
Oak Park, Illinois-based Area 39 Architects had a long-standing relationship with Oakbrook Hotels (the firm had designed various properties for them for the past 12 years). So when Oakbrook wanted to overhaul the Sheraton Cleveland Airport Hotel, bringing on Area 39...
