Illinois
The Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport Hotel unveiled the competed renovation of two of its restaurants: Andiamo and Sports Edition. Located in the east lobby level, Andiamo Restaurant is the hotel’s contemporary Italian concept that serves fresh seafood, pizza and pasta using ingredients imported directly from Italy. The new menus feature non-traditional dishes that are currently trending in Italian cafes and eateries. The restaurant’s design includes large mirrors, an open-concept, wooden wine racks and views of the city. The Twilight Room, the restaurant’s private event space for up to 24 people, also completed a renovation that included a new video wall that features four high-definition screens. The Sports Edition Bar, located in the east lobby level, offers new high-definition televisions and multifunctional communal tables for groups. The hotel is directly connected to Chicago O’Hare International Airport’s domestic terminals via underground walkways and features 860 guest rooms as well as 59 banquet and meeting rooms and 18,500 square feet of event space.
Hyatt Regency Schaumburg, Chicago completed the first phase of a multimillion-dollar renovation and now features a redesigned lobby, meeting and event space, a signature restaurant, a marketplace and a bar. The second phase of the renovation will include a full refresh to all of its 468 guest rooms and is slated to conclude in 2018. The on-site restaurant serves Chicago-style cuisine and now opens up to the lobby space, and features chalkboard-painted walls to allow for changing art designs. The property offers over 30,000 square feet of meeting space and the remodeled areas includes the nearly 8,900-square-foot Mahogany Ballroom with 12 new chandeliers.
Iowa
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Indianola, IA opened with 71 guest rooms south of Des Moines. The newly constructed hotel features the brand’s latest design and offers nearly 800 square feet of meeting space for up to 50 people, an indoor swimming pool, free parking, a business center and a fitness center, along with the brand’s signature and complimentary Be Our Guest breakfast served daily. The hotel offers convenient access to Blank Park Zoo, the Buxton Park Arboretum, The Legacy Golf Club and Simpson College, as well as Summerset Winery and Knoxville Raceway.
Ohio
Hampton Inn & Suites Columbus Scioto Downs opened south of downtown Columbus and connected to Eldorado Scioto Downs. The property offers 118 guest rooms and suites, an indoor swimming pool and a fitness center. The hotel also features 3,000 square feet of meeting space that can accommodate 100 people. The Eldorado Scioto Downs entertainment complex includes harness horse racing, gaming, multiple food and beverage outlets, live entertainment as well as meeting and event space. During racing season, guests can watch from guest rooms.
Missouri
Hampton Inn St. Louis Wentzville opened in a new development called Wentzville Bluffs. The hotel has 109 rooms and suites and is managed by Midas Hospitality. Property amenities include a fitness center, indoor pool, over 500 square feet of meeting rooms and backyard seating areas with a grill and gazebo. The hotel offers the brand’s complimentary breakfast.