Hot New Hotels
July 19, 2010 By: Staff Travel Agent
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A Deluxe Suite with two queen beds at The Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa |
Travel is back, or so it would seem, as destinations are reporting increased numbers this year. Another good indicator is the surge in hotel openings in 2010—here are the newest resorts you need to be telling your clients about now:
U.S. and Canada
Andaz San Diego
In February, Hyatt’s newest brand, Andaz, made its San Diego debut at the site of the famed Ivy Hotel in the Gaslamp Quarter. The Andaz feel is vibrant yet relaxed and reflects the cultural scene and spirit of the neighborhood. Its 159 ultra-modern guest rooms and suites are dressed in rich textures, warm woods and daring architectural elements, giving rise to sanctuaries of comfort. Andaz San Diego is full of hip touches such as platform beds, glass-enclosed bathrooms and flat-screen TVs. Contact Senior Sales Manager Lisa Hollenberg at 619-814-2033 or lisa.hollenberg@andaz.com.
Eventi, a Kimpton Hotel, New York City
This New York City property officially opened its doors to 292 rooms and 53 suites on May 14. All rooms come with either a queen- or king-sized bed, LCD TVs, iHome products, wireless phone handsets, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour in-room dining. The top dig, the Eventi Suite, has two full bathrooms, a dining area, living room and wraparound terrace. Junior Suites come with a 200-square-foot, five-fixture master bathroom. Guests can download an iPhone app for free and use it to make, say, room service requests. Contact Director of Sales & Marketing Shannon Spillet (646-794-6831, Shannon.spillet@eventihotel.com) with queries.
Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa, Clearwater, FL
This West Indian-style property has 250 deluxe, one- and two-bedroom suites with full kitchens. Open since February, it is the centerpiece of Clearwater’s $30 million Beach Walk. Amenities include the eco-friendly Sandava Spa, a 24-hour StayFit@Hyatt gym, the Camp Hyatt kids program, indoor and outdoor function space, an eighth-floor pool deck with 20 air-conditioned poolside cabanas and a pool and hot tub on the 16th-floor Sky Terrace. The dining options comprise a Hyatt signature restaurant, SHOR, and the beachfront Swim Bar & Grill. Contact Leisure Travel Manager Howard Clark at howard.clark@hyatt.com.
Margaritaville Beach Hotel, Pensacola Beach, FL
Two years in the making, the 162-room Jimmy Buffet themed Margaritaville Beach Hotel opened last month in Pensacola Beach on the Gulf of Mexico with island-inspired surroundings feature eye-catching art, teak and reclaimed oak furnishings, ceiling fans and breathtaking views. Guests can lounge on the pool deck with a cocktail, hang out at the Land Shark Landing beach pavilion or dine at the restaurant—Frank and Lola Love Pensacola. Head to the pavilion, outfitted with beach ping-pong tables, for live music, beer and margaritas, snacks, and perfect sunsets. Contact Director of Sales Linda Craul at lcraul@margarita ville.com or 850-916-9755.
The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain, Arizona
Nestled in the foothills of the Tortolita Mountains in the Sonoran Desert, Dove Mountain is about a 45-minute drive from Tucson. Rooms drip Southwestern flair. Top digs: The Ritz-Carlton Suite has a hardwood-floor foyer, double-sided fireplace, soaking tub and three balconies.
The 26 Casita Suites are perfect for families and couples seeking privacy. Contact Director of Sales and Marketing Stephen Deucker (520-572-3000, stephen.deucker@ritzcarlton.com).
The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles
Opened April 2 in Downtown Los Angeles, the hotel is perched on the upper floors of the 54-story tower it shares with sister hotel JW Marriott Los Angeles, and The Ritz-Carlton Residences at L.A. LIVE. It has 123 guest rooms, including 14 suites. The hotel is home to Downtown L.A.’s only full-service hotel spa—the 8,000-square-foot Ritz-Carlton Spa, has nine treatment rooms, two aromatherapy steam rooms, cold plunge showers and two relaxation lounges. On the 24th floor is Wolfgang Puck’s WP24, serving Asian fare. A floor below is the 3,400-square-foot Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge. For those seeking activity, a 2,000-square-foot fitness center awaits on the 26th floor. The hotel has nearly 100,000 square feet of ballroom and meeting room space. Contact Director of Sales & Marketing Karen Englund at karen.englund@marriott.com or 310-348-3200.
Thompson Toronto
Thompson Hotels’ first property in Toronto has 102 rooms, including 18 suites, spread among 16 glass-encased floors. The hotel opened June 17. What we love: Thompson Toronto’s rooftop indoor/outdoor bar, and a pool on the 16th floor. Now that’s hot! For more information, call 416-640-7778 or e-mail infotoronto@thompson hotels.com.
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