Hotel News
Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel Opens in the Historic Palmetto Building
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) announces the opening of Sheraton Columbia Downtown Hotel as a crowning jewel of Columbia, South Carolina. Owned and managed by London 1 LLC, the unique 135-room property represents the latest evolution of the city’s nationally registered, historic Palmetto Building.
Located in the center of the city’s downtown financial [...]
Philadelphia’s Premier Hotel Goes Green and Saves Money with The Refinishing Touch
The Rittenhouse, a AAA Five Diamond luxury hotel on Rittenhouse Square in the heart of downtown Philadelphia, has selected The Refinishing Touch, a world leader in providing environmentally-safe, onsite furniture refinishing and re-upholstery services, to refinish over 700 pieces of furniture in its 98 rooms.
While planning an upgrade of the televisions in its guest rooms, [...]
Homewood Suites By Hilton Opens Hotel In Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Homewood Suites by Hilton, the international brand of all-suite, residential-style hotels, announce the opening of its newest property: the Homewood Suites by Hilton Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The 98-suite hotel is owned by Horst Hotels Granite, LP and managed by Horst Realty Company, LLC.
“We continue to see strong demand in the extended stay hotel segment and feel [...]
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park launches Christmas Extravaganza Promotion
The Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London has started taking reservations for the ultimate traditional London Christmas for their “Christmas Extravaganza” experience which includes priority arrangements at Harrods ‘Christmas Grotto’, the Royal Albert Hall’s ‘Christmas Carols by Candlelight Concert’, ‘Winter Wonderland Ice-skating’ in glorious Hyde Park, and a helpful gift collection and wrapping service.
Enjoy the festive [...]
Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa Maldives to Feature Underwater Nature Trail
Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa, Maldives, opening the fourth quarter 2008 in the Addu Atoll, will feature one of the first “Underwater Nature Trails” in the Maldives as well as a snorkelling garden “seascaped” with transplanted corals. Also as part of the resort’s marine initiatives, guests will be invited to help track some of the [...]
Hotel Shangri-La in Santa Monica to reopen October after US$30 million Refurbishment
In October 2008, Hotel Shangri-La, located in the heart of Santa Monica, will reopen after a $30 million refurbishment, the hotel’s first renovation in more than 20 years. The new look will embody key elements of the original design of the era while bringing it into the 21st Century with a contemporary twist.
Hotel Shangri-La is [...]
Furama Hotels International takes over Management of Three Hotels in Bangkok
Furama Hotels International has taken over the management of three hotels in Bangkok. The FuramaXclusive Asoke, Bangkok – A Unico Collection, FuramaXclusive Sathorn, Bangkok – A Unico Collection and the FuramaXclusive Sukhumvit, Bangkok – A Unico Collection. The hotels were formerly under the names of Unico Grande Asoke, Unico Grande Sathorn and Unico Grande Sukhumvit, [...]



