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Site Scene - East February 2010

Connecticut

  • The Hyatt Place Uncasville recently debuted and is the first newly built hotel to open in Uncasville since 2001. The hotel offers 176 guest rooms, all of which feature a 42-inch, high-definition television. There is complimentary Wi-Fi access throughout the hotel as well as 850 square feet of meeting space. There are also free shuttles to the nearby Mohegan Sun Casino. For more information, call 860.383.1234 or visit http://uncasville.place.hyatt.com.

Maryland

  • The new 88-room Country Inn & Suites by Carlson, Lexington Park opened in December. The hotel features an indoor pool, whirlpool and fitness center. Other amenities include 1,100 square feet of meeting space. The hotel offers a variety of guest room styles including standard rooms, studio suites, one-bedroom suites and Jacuzzi rooms. All rooms feature complimentary wired and wireless high-speed Internet access. For more information, call 301.737.5227 or visit www.countryinns.com/lexingtonparkmd.

New Jersey

  • One Atlantic, an event venue in Atlantic City, recently opened atop the Pier Shops at Caesars. One Atlantic stretches 100 yards into the Atlantic Ocean and features ocean views from every room in its 10,000 square feet of interior event space and a 2,000-square-foot outdoor terrace. The space’s flexibility allows for a broad range of setups, accommodating everything from cocktail receptions for 1,000 and 500-person banquets to intimate gatherings for 20. The venue offers a "100-mile menu" where all foods served at an event come from no farther than 100 miles, promoting both eco-consciousness and "locavorism". For more information, call 609.343.9902 or visit www.oneatlanticevents.com
  • The element Ewing Hopewell recently opened just outside Princeton. The LEED-certified hotel features 127 guest rooms and more than 2,000 square feet of meeting space. Guest rooms provide swiveling flat-screen televisions, and there is complimentary wired and wireless Internet access at the property, as well as a fitness center, pool and uninterrupted indoor/outdoor public spaces for events. For more information, call 609.671.0050 or visit www.hershahotels.com.

New York

  • Trump SoHo New York is slated to open in February with 391 guest rooms and suites and more than 12,000 square feet of meeting and event space. The hotel offers Wi-Fi coverage throughout the property. Highlights include the SoHi, a 1,716-square-foot event space located on the 46th floor with views of Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty. At 3,900 square feet, the SoHo Ballroom can accommodate up to 400 guests. Overlooking Spring Street, the 2,040-square-foot Hudson Square room showcases the neighborhood through 20-foot, floor-to-ceiling windows. Smaller meeting rooms are also available. For more information, call 212.842.5500 or visit www.trumpsohohotel.com.
  • Andaz Wall Street opened in January in Lower Manhattan with 253 loft-style guest rooms, a spa and 5,920 square feet of versatile function space, including five studios. The Andaz Studios offer a communal kitchen where chefs create cooked-to-order fare while interacting with guests during meeting breaks or meals. The hotel also offers a restaurant with a 12-seat chef’s table and a bar, as well as complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property. For more information, call 212.590.1234 or visit http://newyork.wallstreet.andaz.hyatt.com.
  • Hyatt Place Garden City opened in January. The Long Island-based property offers 122 guest rooms, complimentary Wi-Fi access throughout the hotel and 1,100 square feet of meeting space. Every guest room is also equipped with a 42-inch, high-definition television. For more information, call 516.222.6277 or visit http://gardencity.place.hyatt.com.

Pennsylvania

  • The Fairmont Pittsburgh is set to open at the end of March. The new hotel will feature 185 guest rooms, including 19 suites and one presidential suite; 12,000 square feet of event space and a 6,000-square-foot health club, as well as a full-service restaurant. By its opening, Fairmont Pittsburgh expects to reach the Gold level of LEED certification. The hotel will offer significant conference and event space, including the main ballroom, with 6,000 square feet of space. Three private meeting rooms, a boardroom and full banquet and catering facilities will also be available. For more information, call 800.441.1414 or visit www.fairmont.com/pittsburgh.