BOISE
The Boise Centre announced an expansion project tentatively scheduled for completion sometime in 2016. Plans include a 15,000-square-foot ballroom, a 7,000-square-foot commercial kitchen, an additional 14,000 square feet of meeting room space and 7,000 square feet of prefunction space.
The Riverside Hotel, which features more than 21,000 square feet of meeting space, is undergoing a five-year renovation. The project includes new landscaping, the recently opened Sandbar Patio Bar and Grill, and upgrades to terrace lounge areas.
Near Boise, the Village at Meridian opened in October 2013. The lifestyle, shopping and entertainment development features a variety of restaurants, a cinema and an adjacent 58-acre city park.
COEUR D’ALENE
The Coeur d’Alene Resort completed a transformation of its front entrance and lobby areas in June and continues to upgrade facilities and amenities for groups, including enhancements to the Lakeview Terrace’s outdoor and indoor meeting area overlooking Lake Coeur d’Alene and the Hagadone Event Center, which sports great views and luxury appointments.
In June, the Best Western Plus Coeur d’Alene Inn and Convention Center completed renovations to its interior and exterior, including pod-style check-in booths designed to enhance the guest experience, along with a new digital concierge and digital signage in all meeting rooms. Additionally, the convention center will receive new flooring and wall coverings and a new digital sound system.
McEuen Park recently underwent a $20 million renovation, which included a new grand plaza and amphitheater.
POCATELLO
Holiday Inn Express and Suites Pocatello recently opened with amenities such as a 24-hour indoor heated swimming pool, a business center, wireless Internet access in all public areas and a fitness center.
SUN VALLEY
Sun Valley Resort plans to complete a renovation in mid-2015. Guest rooms, the lobby and the restaurant will receive updates, and the resort will add a 20,000-square-foot, full-service spa and salon.