SANTA FE, N.M.
La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa in New Mexico will become part of Tribute Portfolio, a collection of high-end independent hotels and resorts from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide.
Located on six acres in the heart of Santa Fe, the resort is just steps away from Santa Fe’s historic plaza, Canyon Road and cultural attractions. La Posada de Santa Fe, a Tribute Portfolio Resort & Spa combines the upscale amenities and accommodations of a modern resort with authentic adobe architecture. The property features 157 guest rooms and 4,500 square feet of meeting space.
Tribute Portfolio expansion plans include seven new signings in total, increasing its footprint to nearly 30 hotels worldwide. The additions include properties in San Diego, Houston, St. Louis and Denver. The brand continues 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, senior vice president, 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, five new Tribute Portfolio hotels and resorts across the U.S. include the following:
- 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 is slated to convert in January 2017. It 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. The 314-room hotel offers a rooftop pool, Jacuzzi and a lounge with billiards. Owned by Stout Street Hospitality, the hotel is located close to Minute Maid Park, the Houston Aquarium, and the theater district.
- San Diego, Calif. (name to be announced): Tribute Portfolio will open a third hotel in California, transforming the historic Armed Forces YMCA Building. The building was constructed in the 1920s and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The hotel will feature thoughtful interior design, curated offerings from the bar and kitchen, and out-of-the norm gathering spaces.
- 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 will join Tribute Portfolio in October 2017 following an enhancement of its lobby and restaurant concept. That project will complement the hotel’s recent multimillion-dollar renovation, which featured the creation of 51 new premier guest rooms and a 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.
"Tribute Portfolio enables us, as owners, to preserve the unique style and independent culture well known at Magnolia, while tremendously enhancing the guest experience, as well as enjoying the benefits of Starwood's SPG program and its global sales support," said Eric Holtze, co-CEO of Stout Street Hospitality. "Our confidence in Tribute Portfolio is clear as we are partnering with the brand at three of our boutique properties in Denver, Houston and St. Louis, and we look forward to sharing Magnolia's sense of belonging with [a wider audience]."
