Connecticut
- The former Danbury Plaza Hotel in western Connecticut reopened as the Crowne Plaza Danbury following a renovation of all 242 guest rooms. Meeting space includes three ballrooms and 12 meeting rooms totaling 26,000 square feet. A new restaurant was added, serving casual American fare. For more information, call 203.794.0600 or visit www.crowneplaza.com/danbury.
Maine
- The Grand Hotel debuted in Kennebunkport with 17 rooms, an on-site day spa and views of the Kennebunk River. The new-build hotel is part of the Kennenbunkport Resort Collection, which features six properties and offers eight event venues and a cateing team. The properties offer oceanfront spaces and accommodate groups of up to 200. For more information, call 877.455.1501 or visit www.thegrandhotelmaine.com.
Massachusetts
- Cranwell Resort, Spa and Golf Club plans to open the 18-room Carriage House in July, bringing the resort’s inventory to 144 rooms and replacing the historic structure that burned down. The new Carriage House will be connected to the 35,000-square-foot spa by an enclosed walkway. The Berkshires property can accommodate groups up to 200. For more information, call 413.637.1364 or visit www.cranwell.com.
New York
- W Union Square completed a renovation of its 270 guest rooms and suites. Meeting space includes seven meeting rooms and four studios that can be used for breakout sessions. For more information, call 212.253.9119 or visit www.whotels.com/unionsquare.
- The Millenium UN Plaza Hotel began the first phase of an upgrade of its two towers. Phase I will consist of a $30 million interior overhaul of the West Tower, scheduled to debut this fall. Phase II is scheduled for 2013 and includes a new restaurant concept, bar and full lobby renovation. The Diplomat Ballroom can accommodate 200 guests. For more information, call 212.758.1234 or visit www.millenniumhotels.com/millenniumunplazanewyork.
Ontario
- The new Aloft Vaughan Mills opened near downtown Toronto and Toronto Pearson International Airport. The hotel offers 131 rooms, 10,000 square feet of meeting space and a large backyard patio For more information, call 905.695.0500 or visit www.aloftvaughanmills.com.
Quebec
- The Ritz-Carlton, Montreal reopened in May, offering two ballrooms and 10 function rooms that can accommodate up to 350 guests for dinner or 600 for cocktail-style events. Originally opened in 1912, The Ritz-Carlton underwent extensive restoration and offers 98 guest rooms. 31 suites and two dining options. For more information, call 514.842.4212 or visit www.ritzmontreal.com.