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Arizona

  • Homewood Suites by Hilton Phoenix Airport South opened in July. The four-story, 125-suite hotel offers studio, one- and two-bedroom suites. Additional guest amenities include a welcome home reception featuring a complimentary light meal and beverages Monday through Thursday evenings and an executive business center. The hotel also offers a swimming pool, whirlpool, outdoor barbeque grills and 5,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. For more information, call 602.470.2100 or visit http://homewoodsuites1.hilton.com.

California

  • Hotel Luca in Yountville is slated for a fall opening. The 20-room hotel will feature outdoor terraces and a variety of intimate seating areas for hotel guests. Guests at the restaurant will be able to enjoy al fresco dining overlooking a courtyard. Other amenities will include a pool, and guest rooms will offer flat-screen televisions. Many rooms feature fireplaces and balconies. The Luca Spa will offer treatments and a Zen garden, as well as a signature lavender-saltwater soaking pool complete with a water wall and fireplace. For more information call 707.944.8080 or visit http://hotellucanapa.com.

  • San Francisco’s Westin St. Francis recently completed a two-year, $40 million transformation. This was the most extensive restoration undertaken by the property since the reconstruction after The Great 1906 San Francisco Earthquake. The hotel , built-in 1904, completed a redesign of the grand main lobby, added a cocktail lounge and renovated its 614 guest rooms, including the addition of 37-inch flat-screen televisions in each room. Approximately $2 million was invested in the complete redesign of the two main building signature suites. The 2,500-square-foot Chairman’s Suite features three bedrooms, a large living room and a dining room with a full kitchen. The State Suite boasts a sauna, Jacuzzi, grand piano and formal dining area. Overlooking Union Square, the State Suite has a view of downtown San Francisco. Hallways and common areas were also refreshed and the famous Great Magneta Clock, which originally made its debut in the hotel lobby in 1907, is again being displayed in the lobby. Just off of the main lobby, the 1906 grand staircase has been restored to showcase the original pink marble stairs. In addition, the Elizabethan, Georgian, California and Colonial function spaces have undergone more than $1.5 million in upgrades. Additional hotel upgrades include wireless Internet access throughout the hotel. For more information, call 415.397.7000 or visit www.westinstfrancis.com.

  • The Ritz-Carlton Highlands, Lake Tahoe is slated to open in December. The $300 million resort development, which broke ground nearly three years ago, is situated in the Northstar-at-Tahoe ski area. An inter-mountain gondola will connect guests between the nearby Village-at-Northstar and the resort. The resort will include 170 guest rooms, a signature restaurant with an open kitchen and a 17,000-square-foot spa and fitness center. For more information, call 530.562.8900 or visit www.ritzcarlton.com.

Oregon

  • The Allison Inn & Spa is scheduled to open in Newberg in September. The luxury resort includes 85 rooms, a 15,000-square-foot spa and a signature restaurant, Jory. Each guest room includes a fireplace and a terrace or balcony. The hotel also features 12,000 square feet of meeting space. For more information, call 503.554.2525 or visit www.theallison.com.

Utah

  • Hyatt Place Salt Lake City/Downtown/The Gateway debuted in July. The hotel features 128 guest rooms—all of which feature a 42-inch HDTV—complimentary Wi-Fi access throughout the hotel and over 1,000 square feet of meeting space. Every guest room is also equipped with a media center that allows electronic devices to plug directly into the television. In the Gallery, the hotel’s public space, guests can socialize. Other 24-hour conveniences include a fitness center and an outdoor swimming pool. Complimentary Wi-Fi access is available throughout the hotel. For more information, call 801.456.6300 or visit http://saltlakecitydowntown.place.hyatt.com.