Michigan
- The 100-room Fairfield Inn & Suites Detroit Livonia completed its conversion and renovation. The former Livonia Michigan Hotel renovated meeting space and added new executive suites. For more information, call 734.953.8888 or visit www.marriott.com.
Minnesota
- The new Minneapolis Marriott Northwest in Brooklyn Park completed a $24 million renovation and conversion from the former Northland Inn Hotel and Conference Center. The update included the lobby and all 230 guest rooms. Meeting space was expanded from 33,000 to 50,000 square feet. The property can handle conferences of up to 850 guests and has three ballrooms, 25 breakout rooms and a 140-seat amphitheater. For more information, call 763.536.8300 or visit www.marriott.com.
Missouri
- Kansas City Marriott Downtown’s new lobby space, BARCENTRAL offers ongoing food and beverage service and was completed as part of the property’s $20 million, multi-year renovation. Updates of the guest rooms and fitness facility were completed, and a new concierge lounge, restaurant and At Your Service Zone will be added, offering arrival/departure and business services for guests. The Marriott offers 91,000 square feet of event space and 48 meeting rooms, including the 18,000-square-foot Imperial/Colonial room. For more information, call 816.421.6800 or visit www.marriott.com.
- More than 100 years old, the Elms Resort & Spa reopened in Excelsior Springs following a $15 million renovation. The resort can accommodate up to 400 guests and offers wellness programs, leadership development and teambuilding for corporate retreats, incentive trips and conferences. For more information, call 816.630.5500 or visit www.elmsresort.com.
- Ambassador Hotel Kansas City opened in the historic Gate City National Bank downtown following an $11 million renovation of the six-story building. The hotel offers 43 guest rooms, a boardroom and a grand ballroom that can accommodate up to 120 people. For more information, visit www.ambassadorhc.com or www.visitkc.com.