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- Hyatt Harborside at Logan International Airport recently completed a $6 million renovation of guest rooms, dining and event space. All guest rooms were completely redecorated and now offer Wi-Fi access. The hotel offers 21,000 square feet of function space and its Skyline Ballroom features floor-to-ceiling windows. For more information, call 617.568.1234 or visit www.harborside.hyatt.com
New Jersey
- Dolce International assumed management of the North Maple Inn in June and renamed the property Dolce Basking Ridge. Dolce plans a multimillion-dollar enhancement for the 171-room hotel and conference center, including the refurbishment of all guest rooms, renovation of public areas, and updates to food and beverage outlets, all scheduled for completion by the end of the year. The hotel offers 20,000 square feet of meeting space. For more information, call 800.953.8033 or visit www.baskingridge.dolce.com.
- The Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe recently completed a $3.5 million renovation, including upgrades to all guest rooms and suites as well as guest corridors. Rooms now feature high-speed Internet access. The Executive and Hospitality Suites added plasma screens and new furniture as well as an enhanced bar. The hotel features 26,500 square feet of meeting space. For more information, call 201.836.0600 or visit www.marriott.com.
New York
- The New York Palace Hotel recently introduced the Mansion Rooms, a 17-month, $12 million public space renovation project, including a new 13,000-square-foot venue for meetings. The space includes seven rooms with spacious foyers overlooking the Madison Avenue Courtyard. With the completion of the renovation, the hotel now has 24 rooms for meetings and special events. For more information, call 212.888.7000 or visit www.newyorkpalace.com.
- Doral Arrowwood Conference Resort in Rye Brook, N.Y., opened two new facilities—an exclusive Executive Board Room and an Executive Dining Room. The fully wired, 1,080-square-foot boardroom offers private access to the fitness center and guest rooms and VIP check-in for the entire group. The 1,848-square-foot private Executive Dinning Room features a private bar and exclusive lunch and dinner menus. The facility boasts a newly renovated 6,500-square-foot grand ballroom for corporate and special events. For more information, call 914.939.5500 or visit www.doralarrowwood.com.
- Waterford Hotel Group opened a $13 million Homewood Suites by Hilton Ithaca. The three-story hotel includes 91 suites, an indoor pool, fitness room, and meeting facilities. The hotel features residential-style studio, one- and two-bedroom suites with fully equipped kitchens, as well as large sleeping and living areas. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available in each guest suite, as well as in the lodge and meeting room. For more information, call 607.266.0000 or visit http://homewoodsuites.hilton.com.
Pennsylvania
- Loews Philadelphia Hotel completed a $9 million upgrade of its 581 guest rooms and public areas. Guest rooms, including 55 concierge club rooms and 14 suites, are now equipped with 32-inch flat-screen televisions and high-speed Internet access. The hotel offers a spa, 42,000 square feet of flexible function space, a ballroom, and a 33rd-floor boardroom and terrace, with views of the Philadelphia skyline. For more information, call 215.627.1200 or visit www.loewshotels.com.
- Following a two-year, $120 million renovation, the Bedford Springs Resort & Spa reopened in July. The 216 guest rooms now feature 32-inch high-definition televisions, iPod docking stations and wireless Internet access throughout the resort. The resort’s new 30,000-square-foot Springs Eternal Spa has a mineral spring that flows with the waters of Bedford Springs, known for its curative powers. For more information, call 814.623.8100 or visit www.bedfordspringsresort.com.
- Lake Raystown Resort in June debuted its Conference Center, with 22,000 square feet of flexible meeting and banquet space. The Conference Center at Lake Raystown Resort features the River Birch Ballroom, with 25-foot-high ceilings, which can accommodate 300 guests for banquets or over 500 for meetings. There are also adaptable breakout rooms, an executive boardroom, and the Full Moon Lounge, which can be customized for events. The Treetops Terrace offers views of Raystown Lake. For more information, call 814.658.3500 or visit http://raystownresort.com.