Ascend Collection, a network of boutique, historic, and unique hotels from Choice Hotels, unveiled 11 properties at the end of 2011 and has more than 70 upscale lodgings open and under development.
Key openings include:
Built with 19-century brick and mortar, the Union Hotel in Brooklyn pays tribute to the factories and warehouses that transformed this landscape into a great metropolis. Featuring interiors curated by New York artist/designer Jordan Carlyle, the hotel has 43 guestrooms featuring high ceilings painted by fame graffiti artists, Egyptian cotton linens, penny-tiled bathrooms, deco chandeliers, and glass-walled showers. Guests can also retreat to the rooftop garden/lounge, offering Manhattan skyline views.
The historic Hotel Seville in Harrison, Arkansas, underwent a $3.5 million renovation to upgrade its 57 guestrooms and suites, along with public spaces. A dramatic lobby features soaring ceilings, terrazzo floors, and a wrought iron chandelier. Amenities include John Paul’s restaurant and the Terazzo Dining Room, available for weddings and meetings.
The Aggie in Davis, California, recently underwent a makeover. The hotel’s 33 guestrooms offer pillow-top mattresses and flatscreen TVs, while guest cottages feature sitting areas, private patios, kitchens, and hot tubs. The property also offers a business center and fitness room.
