New York
- Andaz 5th Avenue opened in July in a building that formerly served as the Tommy Hilfiger global headquarters. Of the 184 rooms, 36 are suites, six of which have terraces overlooking the grand facade of the New York Public Library. The Andaz XL Two-Bedroom Terrace Suite is 1,779 square feet, with an expansive landscaped terrace and views of both the Hudson River and the East River. Splash Suites offer views of the New York Public Library and the Empire State Building. The hotel provides complimentary Wi-Fi throughout. The second floor is home to the hotel's 6,500 square feet of meeting and event space which has been named Apartment 2E due to its residential layout. Many of the studios have private access to the hotel's open-air courtyard. Guests can use just one of the studios, which can accommodate groups up to 100, or collapse the space into one large house party venue for up to 400. Groups can also use an expansive open kitchen on the second floor. For more information, call 212.601.123.
- Holiday Inn Express Wall Street New Yorkopened in July with 112 guest rooms. The hotel features special in-room amenities, such as free high-speed Internet access and 32-inch flat-panel high-definition televisions. Additionally, there is wireless Internet access throughout the hotel, a business center, a meeting room and great room and a fitness center. For more information, call 212.747.9222.
- Located at the current site of the Embassy Suites New York, Conrad New York will debut in Manhattan's Financial District in the fourth quarter of 2011. The hotel will offer 463 luxury rooms and a 15-story atrium lobby featuring a Sol LeWitt art piece rising 13 floors above the check-in desk. Each guest room will feature an average of more than 550 square feet and a minimum of two flat-panel televisions. Conrad New York will also feature upscale dining and beverage outlets and more than 17,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. A 6,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom will be designed to accommodate conferences for more than 600. For more information, call 800.266.7237.
- The Best Western Arena Hotel, located in Brooklyn, opened in July with 56 guest rooms. Each guest room features a 42-inch flat-screen television and iPod docking station. The hotel offers a 24-hour fitness center and meeting space that can accommodate up to 25 people. There is complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access in all public areas and guest rooms. For more information, call 718.604.7300.
- Cassa NY recently debuted in Midtown Manhattan. The hotel features 166 guest rooms, each with a 42-inch flat-screen high-definition television. Its restaurant, 1945, will open in fall. For more information, call 212.302.8700.
Ohio
- The 91-room Doubletree Hotel Akron/Fairlawn recently opened a few minutes west of downtown Akron and 30 minutes from downtown Cleveland. Formerly a Four Points by Sheraton, the hotel reopened after more than $1 million in upgrades. The guest rooms offer complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access, 32-inch flat-screen televisions and MP3-compatible stereo clock radios. Other hotel amenities include a fitness center, indoor pool and more than 6,000 square feet of event space, including the 3,000-square-foot Aspen Ballroom. There are additional small- to medium-sized meeting rooms and a 24-hour business center. For more information, call 330.869.9000.
Pennsylvania
- Homewood Suites by Hilton Allentown-West/Fogelsville recently opened. The four-story, 108-suite hotel offers studio, one-, and two-bedroom suites. Additional guest amenities include an indoor heated pool and access to a landscaped central courtyard, a fitness center, outdoor sports court and two outdoor cooking stations. Additional features include a 24-hour executive business center and approximately 760 square feet of flexible meeting space. For more information, call 610.336.4860.