Connecticut
Once home to Condé Nast’s printing operation, the historic Hyatt Regency Greenwich completed a $40 million renovation in the heart of Old Greenwich, a coastal village almost halfway between New Haven and New York City.
Hyatt Regency Greenwich features 374 remodeled guest rooms inspired by the color scheme and ambiance of Connecticut and the Long Island Sound. The newly designed Residential Suite offers a 600-square-foot room with an atrium view and an array of in-room amenities such as a washer and dryer, kitchenette and a dining table for four.
The property also features various common spaces including Townsend, the hotel’s moonlit bar set beneath an atrium and surrounded by 2,300 lush plants. The dining outlet’s food philosophy celebrates local farmers delivering cuisine rooted in the rich culinary heritage of New England and the greater New York City area.
Hyatt Regency Greenwich offers 28,000 square feet of meeting and event spaces, including a refreshed junior ballroom and the hotel’s iconic atrium, featuring natural light, scenic views of the foliage and modern amenities.
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New Jersey
Alfred Sanzari Enterprises, a preeminent family-owned and operated commercial and residential real estate firm, completed a capital improvement project at the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe, a 351-room full-service hotel located on the company’s Glenpointe corporate campus in Teaneck, New Jersey, just under an hour’s drive from Newark.
The project transformed the hotel’s 39,317-square-foot meeting and event space, aiming to seamlessly integrate natural elements inspired by the nearby Palisades Interstate Park with a sleek, contemporary design.
Renovations to Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe’s meeting space included the replacement of carpeting, wall coverings, paint and furniture throughout the first- and second-floor prefunction spaces, boardrooms and meeting rooms as well as the 1,200-person-capacity ballroom. Alfred Sanzari Enterprises also collaborated with Soho Art Consulting to commission artwork from New Jersey artist Leena Joshi and others to complete the design transformation.
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New York
After a multi-year, thoughtfully curated restoration effort, Waldorf Astoria New York started accepting reservations in mid-December for stays following its highly anticipated reopening coming this spring.
Located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, Waldorf Astoria New York features 375 guest rooms and suites, the majority of which exceed 570 square feet. The reimagined spaces aim to seamlessly blend modern comforts with subtle Art Deco accents, a nod to the hotel’s iconic heritage.
Acclaimed chef Michael Anthony will helm the hotel’s signature restaurant, Lex Yard, a two-story American Brasserie, and Peacock Alley, the iconic lounge and bar synonymous with the Waldorf Astoria brand, has also been reimagined and will return to the heart of the hotel.
Guests staying at Waldorf Astoria New York can also enjoy the hotel’s 30,000 square foot spa, state-of-the-art fitness center and outdoor terrace, “an oasis within the bustling city.”
Waldorf Astoria New York’s 43,000 square feet of event space, including renowned heritage spaces such as the Grand Ballroom, Jade Room, Astor Salon, Basildon Room and Silver Corridor, are all being restored to elevate the original Art Deco detailing while modernizing these spaces for the future.
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Washington, D.C.
Arlo Hotels, an independent, experience-driven hotel brand with a string of micro boutique properties in New York City, Miami and Chicago, has expanded its portfolio to the nation’s capital with the opening of Arlo Washington DC. The brand’s seven hotels are focused on lifestyle, offering social hubs, cozy workspaces and safe havens in bustling cities.
Arlo Washington DC opened November 18 in Judiciary Square, within walking distance of Penn Quarter, Capitol Hill, the National Mall and the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. The 445-room property is also home to an interior courtyard, a covetable rooftop bar, ART DC, open year-round, and Arrels, a new restaurant offering “Spanish farmhouse vibes.”
Arlo Washington DC offers meeting professionals a distinctive venue within the historic Harrison apartment building and features 4,287 square feet of event space including five private meeting rooms. The hotel’s meeting spaces seamlessly combine architectural heritage with modern design, and the venue’s standout feature is its original brick ceiling with a meticulously restored scalloped design, preserving the building’s historic character.
