Tribute Portfolio, a collection of high-end independent hotels and resorts from Starwood Hotels & Resorts, announced robust expansion plans for the brand through seven new signings, increasing its footprint to nearly 30 hotels worldwide. With these additions, Tribute Portfolio will bring its indie spirit to up-and-coming destinations including San Diego, Houston, Santa Fe, St. Louis and Denver.
The brand also announced its global expansion as well, with its first hotels in Singapore and Bali.
“Tribute Portfolio continues to see rapid growth, echoing the demands of travelers today who are seeking independent hotels and experiences, whether for leisure or business,” said Allison Reid, SVP, North America Development, Starwood Hotels & Resorts. “The brand’s continued success is a result of working hand in hand with owners and developers to bring their independent hotel vision to life.”
Featuring a mix of boutique resorts and urban destination properties, travelers will soon have the option of staying independent at five new Tribute Portfolio hotels and resorts across the U.S.:
La Posada de Santa Fe, a Tribute Portfolio Resort & Spa: Tribute Portfolio will enter the American southwest in October 2016 with La Posada de Santa Fe, a Tribute Portfolio Resort & Spa, owned by 1754 La Posada LLC. Nestled on six beautifully landscaped acres in the heart of Santa Fe, the resort is just steps away from Santa Fe’s historic plaza, Canyon Road, and cultural attractions. Combining the upscale amenities and refined accommodations of a modern resort with authentic adobe architecture, La Posada de Santa Fe, a Tribute Portfolio Resort & Spa features 157 guest rooms and suites.
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel: Originally the historic Mayfair Hotel, the property reopened as Magnolia Hotel St. Louis in 2013 after a multimillion-dollar renovation. Its charming character and features were preserved, while integrating boutique elements and design. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the hotel remains modern and elegant with contemporary amenities and extreme attention to detail. The hotel, owned by Stout Street Hospitality, is slated to convert in January 2017, offers 182 guest rooms and is located in the heart of downtown St. Louis.
Magnolia Hotel Houston, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel: Slated to be the brand’s first Texas property when it converts in January 2017, Magnolia Hotel Houston opened in 2003 in the city’s most recognized downtown structure, the former Post-Dispatch building. Recently named the “Best Boutique Hotel in Houston” by the Houston Press, the 314-room hotel offers a rooftop pool and a luxurious lounge.
San Diego, Calif. (Name to be announced): Tribute Portfolio will open a third hotel in California, transforming the historic Armed Forces YMCA Building into a distinctive independent hotel. The building was constructed in the 1920's, is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, has significant community heritage, and provides a local example of Italian Renaissance style architecture. Centrally located, the hotel is steps away from some of San Diego’s best restaurants, bars, and attractions. The hotel will feature “out-of-the norm” gathering spaces and is projected to open in late 2017.
Magnolia Hotel Denver, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel: Marking the brand’s second hotel in Colorado and first hotel in downtown Denver, Magnolia Hotel Denver, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel has announced it will join Tribute Portfolio in October 2017, following an enhancement of its lobby and restaurant concept, complementing the hotel’s recent multimillion-dollar renovation which featured the creation of 51 new premier guest rooms and a dedicated Presidential Suite. A boutique 297-room property located in the former American National Bank Building, a landmark edifice from 1910, the hotel was restored in 1995 to reflect the building’s original appearance with terra cotta details and a replicated corner clock.
Outside the U.S., Tribute Portfolio continues to gain momentum in Asia Pacific, doubling its presence with a conversion in Singapore and a new build property in Bali:
Hôtel Vagabond, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel: Located on Syed Alwi Road of the hip-and-upcoming enclave of Jalan Besar, just outside Singapore’s central business district, Hôtel Vagabond is a boutique property that is said to display the best of global art and independent design. A row of 1950 Art Deco shophouses, the 41-room property marks the first and only hotel in Asia to feature interiors by celebrated French designer, Jacques Garcia. Converting November 2016, Hôtel Vagabond will feature Vagabond Salon, a modern interpretation of a Parisian salon with 5,000 square feet of versatile event space.
Sthala Ubud Bali, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel: Slated to open by October 2016, Tribute Portfolio’s second hotel in Indonesia is located in the sought-after Ubud area of Bali where guests seek distinct experiences from wellness to nature and culture. This new build will feature 145 guest rooms, a spa, two restaurants, two swimming pools, a rooftop bar and a ballroom. The strategic location of the hotel is encircled by the Wos River, commanding impressive ridge-views of the steep river valley with lush forestry.
