Connecticut
- Hilton Stamford Hotel & Executive Meeting Center renovated its 484 guest rooms, suites and 45,000 square feet of meeting space. The IACC-certified convention center offers a staffed business center, a dedicated meeting planner and a variety of meeting packages. For more information, call 203.967.2222 or visit www.hiltonstamfordhotel.com.
Pennsylvania
- Hilton opened its sixth hotel in the Greater Philadelphia area, the remodeled DoubleTree by Hilton Valley Forge. The suburban 327-room hotel offers easy access to downtown Philadelphia as well as 24,000 square feet of meeting space that can accommodate 1,000 attendees and up to 19 simultaneous breakout sessions. For more information, call 610.337.1200 or visit www.doubletree.com.
Maine
- Cliff House Resort and Spa in Maine is celebrating its 140th season in 2012 and offers many unique team-building opportunities that take advantage of the resort’s coastal location. From golf and lobster boat tours, to whale watching and sea kayaking, attendees can explore the outdoors or visit nearby quaint coastal communities. The 70-acre resort offers more than 13,000 square feet of meeting space, two conference rooms and a 150-seat amphitheater. For more information, call 207.361.1000 or visit www.cliffhousemaine.com.
Massachusetts
- Boston Marriott Long Wharf Hotel completed a four-year, $30 million renovation and now offers a variety of updated meeting spaces, including the new Harbor View Ballroom, which can fit up to 200 guests, the Grand Ballroom and the Palm Garden, with a 55-foot atrium. For more information, call 617.2270800 or visit www.marriottlongwharf.com.
- Homewood Suites by Hilton unveiled a new property in Canton, just outside Boston. The suburban 98-suite hotel is less than 20 miles from Logan International Airport and is located near several sporting venues and large corporate offices. For more information, call 781.828.4700 or visit www.homewoodsuites.com.
New York
- Wyndham announced the opening of TRYP New York City Times Square South. The 173-room hotel is located on the West side and is the brand’s first U.S. property. It includes 1,200 square feet of function space, two fitness facilities, oversized family rooms that can sleep up to eight and two Samsung Experience rooms that are fully stocked with surround-sound, 55-inch televisions, 3D glasses, a popcorn machine and other entertainment options. For more information, call 212.600.2441 or visit www.tryphotels.com.
- Fifteen miles from Manhattan, the Radisson New Rochelle unveiled its $2 million renovation. Featuring the brand’s latest designs, the hotel has 6,400 square feet of meeting space, a renovated Empire Ballroom and can accommodate up to 250 people. In-house catering is available. For more information, call 914.576.3700 or visit www.raddison.com.
- The New York Helmsley Hotel began a $65 million renovation and rebranding, as it becomes a Starwood property and prepares to take the Westin flag this spring. All of the hotel’s 744 guest rooms will be redesigned, as will the lobby and the 15,000 square feet of meeting space. Four breakout rooms will be added. The Midtown hotel boasts views of the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building and the East River. For more information, visit www.newyorkhelmsley.com.
- Westin New York at Times Square recently completed a $1.6 million renovation of its ninth floor meeting space, including seven meeting rooms and the seven-story New York atrium, totaling 8,760 square feet. LED lighting and recycled construction materials keep with the hotel’s environmentally friendly values. The 10-year-old hotel has further renovations planned, including guest rooms and the remainder of the meeting space. For more information, call 212.201.2700 or visit www.westinny.com.