Maryland
- Baltimore’s Tremont Plaza Hotel and Tremont Grand Historic Venue, formerly the Grand Lodge of the Masons and sporting over 150 years of history, recently completed a $27 million renovation and restoration to over 40,000 square feet of meeting and facility space. In addition, 14 specialty suites have been completed along with a new fitness center and hotel lobby. Amenities include an outdoor seasonal pool, business center and free high-speed Internet in every room. For more information, call 443.573.8444 or visit http://tremontsuitehotels.com.
- The Allegria Hotel & Spa, on the South Shore of Long Island, is slated to open in May with 150 guest rooms. The 3,182-square-foot grand ballroom, located on the lobby level, will accommodate 260 banquet style. The Madison, Park and Lexington suites will be situated on the third floor and seat up to 30. A dedicated staffer will be assigned to each event and during meeting breakout sessions the property will offer complimentary services like mini-spa treatments. Attendees will also be able to book a full-service treatment at the rooftop spa. For more information, call 516.889.1300 or visit www.allegriahotel.com.
- The Cleveland Airport Marriott Hotel recently debuted the first phase of a $20 million renovation. All 372 guest rooms feature a 37-inch widescreen, flat-panel television. The hotel’s 16,000 square feet of meeting space and the ballroom hosting up to 500 people are being redesigned and are set to be completed by the middle of May. In June, the third phase of renovations will begin with the transformation of the hotel’s lobby, which will feature wireless Internet access. In the fall, Marriott will launch a new restaurant that seats 125, along with a private wine and dining room serving 60 guests. The hotel was opened in 1968 as one of the first hotels in the country to be flagged under the Marriott brand. For more information, call 216.252.5333 or visit www.marriott.com.
- The 224-room Hilton Garden Inn Toronto Downtown recently opened. There are 28 deluxe guest rooms with a fireplace and whirlpool. The hotel also features complimentary wired and Wi-Fi Internet access in guest rooms and public spaces, a 24-hour complimentary business center, indoor swimming pool and whirlpool, a lounge and two meeting rooms offering 1,070 square feet of meeting space. For more information, call 416.593.9200 or visit http://hiltongardeninn.hilton.com.
- Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem, a new casino and entertainment destination being developed by Las Vegas Sands Corp., plans to open in May. Plans also call for 200,000 square feet of shopping space and nearly 50,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. The resort’s master plan also includes the future opening of a 300-room hotel. For more information, call 484.777.7777 or visit www.sandsbethworks.com.