Arizona
The Saguaro Scottsdale is undergoing renovations of guest rooms and the addition of meeting space. When complete, the property will feature more than 12,000 square feet of space with the new Agave Ballroom and Patio and a nearly 5,300-square-foot event complex with a wraparound patio, fireplaces and fire pits. All 194 guest rooms are being renovated to include sound-proof wood doors and updated technology like check-in via smartphone and keyless entry.
California
Hotel Karlan, a Doubletree by Hilton, located in foothills of the Black Mountains northeast of San Diego, recently completed a $12 million renovation. The 176 guest rooms, including two villa suites, were redesigned, and the property features a new on-site restaurant, Asado Grill, as well as a spa and 15,000 square feet of meeting space to accommodate up to 400 people. For meetings and events, the hotel offers two ballrooms, two outdoor lawns, three breakout rooms, two separate meeting spaces and a patio.
Hyatt Regency San Francisco completed a property-wide transformation that included the Porte Cochere, the lower lobby/bay level, lobby areas and room redesigns. Originally designed by famed architect John Portman in 1973, the property is an iconic fixture on San Francisco’s Embarcadero. The lobby bar, Eclipse Kitchen & Bar, is built with a series of free-standing, wood clad walls that divide the space to create both intimate and communal areas. Recycled and repurposed materials were used throughout the lobby decor, including a freestanding, double-sided wall composed of more than 5,000 recycled beer bottles arranged to depict the Bay Area as viewed from space. The 800-room hotel offers 72,000 square feet of meeting space, including 39 meeting rooms and an 11,125-square-foot ballroom.
Auberge Resorts Collection took over management of Solage, an 89-room Napa resort. The 22-acre property features seven-time Michelin Star-rated restaurant, Solbar. There is over 15,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space, including the 3,500-square-foot Solstice room that can accommodate 230 guests and opens to two terraces and the 3,700-square-foot event lawn with views of the Palisades Mountains.
The US Grant, a Luxury Collection Hotel is undergoing a $13 million renovation scheduled to be completed in early 2017. The historic San Diego hotel will implement updates to the lobby, meeting space, fitness center and all 270 guest rooms and suites. The property has 33,000 square feet of meeting space across 22 rooms, including three ballrooms.
Hawaii
Residence Inn debuted in Hawaii with the Residence Inn Maui Wailea. The all-suite hotel offers 1,800 square feet of indoor meeting space that includes a meeting room and boardroom as well as an outdoor great lawn. The lobby opens to an outdoor living area that features fire pits, a patio bar and pool. The hotel is near The Shops at Wailea, three championship golf courses at Wailea Golf Club, Wailea Tennis Club and three beaches.
Mexico
The Radisson Hotel Del Rey Toluca debuted with 250 guest rooms. Located in the business district of the city, the hotel offers convenient access to Cosmovitral mural and botanical garden, as well as the option for a day trip to Mexico City, which is just an hour away. The lobby features an indoor garden and all-day dining at Malinalco, with a locally inspired menu by Chef Alfredo Cuellar. The property also features Carruajes Bar, an indoor pool, business center, fitness center and game room. The property has 14 meeting rooms, three executive lounges and an auditorium that can accommodate up to 1,800 people.