The Dow Hotel Company, a hotel owner/investor and management company, announced the completion of a $16 million renovation of the 304-room Hilton Long Island/Huntington in Melville, N.Y.. The total makeover of the hotel included upgrading hotel rooms, corridors and public spaces, as well as the addition a new lobby and restaurant, with a new steakhouse planned for a fourth quarter 2012.
The comprehensive renovation included virtually all aspects of the hotel’s interior. The lobby was completely made over and now boasts a brand new front desk and state-of-the-art business center, as well as upgraded high-speed Internet service. All guest rooms, suites and corridors were enhanced to meet the expectations of Hilton guests, including new hard and soft goods, such as new carpeting, bedding, beds, furniture and artwork. Additionally, the executive lounge was upgraded to incorporate a private business center, specialty coffee offerings and a fresh new look.
Located at 598 Broad Hollow Rd., in the heart of Melville’s business district on the Interstate 110 corridor, the property is just 45 minutes from JFK airport, with convenient proximity to New York City and the Hamptons. The full-service hotel features several resort amenities, including both indoor and outdoor pools, fitness center, men’s and women’s saunas and tennis courts.
At 26,000 square feet, the hotel boasts the most meeting and banquet space on Long Island, and the area’s largest ballroom, a two-story event space with a built-in bar and dance floor. The ballroom and meeting space have been completely updated with enhanced internet connectivity for meetings and stylish new carpet, wall covering and lighting. The hotel can serve groups and social events ranging from five to 1,200 people.
In addition to the hotel’s indoor and outdoor pools and tennis courts, guests can work out in a totally revamped fitness center outfitted with state-of-the-art Precor gym equipment.
Both guests and locals now can enjoy freshly-prepared, contemporary Mediterranean cuisine at the brand new Basil’s Bistro, a DHC concept restaurant featuring half plates and a casual yet upscale atmosphere. The new Basil’s ounge, a welcoming happy hour location that invites impromptu gatherings and conversation, pours world-class wines and hand-crafted cocktails daily. For those on the go, Sound Brew offers locally-roasted coffee, fresh-baked pastries, bagels, sandwiches, wraps and other good food custom-prepared quickly. Masterson’s, DHC’s newest dining-concept, slated for a 2012 fourth quarter opening, will work closely with area farmers to obtain the freshest local ingredients for the hotel’s menu and also source the globe for the highest quality possible. Masterson’s will feature prime, dry-aged steaks and local seafood.
