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Site Scene - East October 2010

Massachusetts

  • The Millennium Bostonian Hotel recently took the wraps off a $25 million renovation that transformed the hotel's former Seasons Restaurant into Seasons Ballroom, a 3,000-square-foot event space. In addition, with the renovation of the hotel, each of the Millennium Bostonian's 201 guest rooms has been upgraded. For more information, call 617.523.3600.

New York

  • In October, Element is set to debut in New York City with the opening of Element Times Square West. The hotel will offer 411 guest rooms and two meeting rooms, one measuring 240 square feet and the other 252 square feet. The meeting rooms each feature a 500-inch flat-panel television and complimentary Wi-Fi access. For more information, call 646.571.2232.
  • The W New York—Downtown and The Residences at W New York—Downtown debuted in August in Manhattan's Financial District. There are 217 hotel guest rooms and 223 W-branded residences. The hotel's guest rooms include 16 Studio Suites, one WOW Suite and two Extreme WOW Suites. Amenities include a fitness facility, business center and more than 4,000 square feet of meeting, banquet and event space. The property's Living Room Bar & Terrace is a group-friendly nightlife venue with wraparound outdoor space, while its BLT Bar & Grill offers indoor and outdoor space. For more information, call 646.826.8600.
  • Long Island's Hotel Indigo East End in Riverhead recently opened. The 100-room conversion property is located on eight private acres. The hotel features Bistro 72, which offers locally grown, organic ingredients and regional wines. Other amenities include a fitness center, business center and two meeting rooms totaling 8,000 square feet. The property also features free wired or wireless high-speed Internet access. For more information, call 631.369.2200.

Ontario

  • The Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites completed a nearly two-year, $15 million upgrade, including 23,000 square feet of remodeled meeting space. The renovation was conducted in three phases and included upgrades to its 419 guest rooms and suites. For more information, call 905.677.9900.