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Crescent Hotels & Resorts Opens Le Méridien St. Louis Clayton

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Crescent Hotels & Resorts has opened the 268 room, Le Méridien St. Louis Clayton. Crescent, based in Fairfax, Virginia is a nationally recognized operator of major hotels and resorts throughout the United States and Canada.

Inspired by the era of glamorous travel, Le Méridien unlocks destinations around the world, celebrating each culture through the distinctly European spirit of savoring the good life. Located in the epicenter of the chic Clayton business district – minutes from Forest Park, Washington University and downtown Saint Louis – this new hotel is where the creative minded, the culture seekers and those who live to savor the moment can unlock the destination of St. Louis.

“As travel and events evolve throughout 2020 and the coming years, this new hotel will be the perfect oasis for sophisticated business and leisure travelers,” said Michael George, Chief Executive Officer of Crescent Hotels & Resorts. “Crescent’s exceptional service and award-winning experience will maximize the potential of this hotel.”

The Le Méridien St. Louis Clayton features over 50 works of art, including several by local St. Louis artists, thoughtfully designed guest rooms, more than 17,000 square feet of event space, Café la Vie restaurant, gourmet coffee bar and cocktail bar, Le Scoop Gelato in partnership with local Gelato Di Riso, state-of-the-art fitness center with views of St. Louis skyline, and heated outdoor pool. For more information or to book your stay, visit http://www.lemeridienclayton.com.

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Palace Resorts Sun Palace unveils $40 Million Transformation

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Palace Resorts, the company that sets the standard in five-star, all-inclusive resort accommodations, is pleased to announce the completion of a multimillion-dollar renovation of Sun Palace, the brand’s luxury adults-only resort along the glistening turquoise waters of Cancun. Located 35 minutes from Cancun International Airport, the property has officially reopened after undergoing extensive improvements and a complete transformation to its interiors and exteriors and features a beautifully redesigned lobby, upgrades and new features to its meeting space, elegantly redesigned guest suites, luxe new dining options and new modern décor to its common spaces, bars, and lounges. 

In addition to a completely redefined look and feel, Sun Palace also offers guests a chance to unplug at the luxe 7,671 square-foot, full-service spa featuring eight treatment rooms, a relaxing hydrotherapy facility, a 2,501 square-foot fitness and wellness center new top-of-the-line equipment. The luxury resort offers three infinity pools, decadent cuisine, more than 3,210 square feet of meeting space with two breakout rooms, and much more.

“We are extremely proud of the work that was done to complete the unveiling of Sun Palace, one of our most popular adult-only resorts and one that has been recognized in the industry among the top hotels for romance as well as one of the top resorts in Cancun as designated by the TripAdvisor community,” said Gibran Chapur, executive vice president for Palace Resorts. “After13 years of continued success, we felt it was time to modernize and revamp this property to ensure it meets the demands and likes of our guests and continues to be in a caliber all its own.”

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Sun Palace features more than 3,318 sq. ft. of space for corporate and social events. Upgrades to these facilities include new inspiring décor, elegant finishes, new carpeting, upgraded wooden doors and flooring, and environmentally friendly, intelligent controls for lighting, air conditioning, and sound. New touch technology seamlessly controls audio and volume in each room. In addition, the resort offers groups the latest in technology, top-of-the-line audio-visual equipment, and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the entire resort.

Source: Palace Resorts

Hilton Americas -Houston $54 Million Renovation almost complete

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Hilton Americas-Houston is placing the finishing touches on a $54 million hotel transformation project, designed with today’s multi-tasking traveller in mind and with guest safety as its highest priority.  Functionality, accessibility and comfort were focal points of the new contemporary design highlighted by premium in-room amenities including additional power and USB ports, 65” 4K ultra high-resolution Samsung TVs, multifunctional furniture, wall murals created by local artists, updated restrooms with walk-in showers and sliding barn doors, and more. “We took the opportunity during this down time to continue and move forward without interruption to complete our renovation, said General Manager Jacques D’Rovencourt. As the flagship hotel in the downtown area, we look forward to welcoming back guests and group attendees to a new and improved hotel.”

In addition to guestrooms, the hotel’s 91,500 square feet of meeting space has been revamped to create event experiences that are clean, safe, flexible and socially responsible incorporating Hilton EventReady with Hilton CleanStay. New, eye-catching carpet lines the multifunctional space, updated wall coverings add a warm touch to any event and sleek furnishings tie in the modern design. Capable of holding large numbers of people with social distancing enforced, Hilton Americas-Houston’s flexible meeting space opens the door for weddings, galas, luncheons, fundraisers, celebrations and many other meeting and event possibilities both during and post COVID-19.

Hilton Americas-Houston is proud to be a part of Hilton CleanStay, Hilton’s new industry-defining standard of cleanliness and disinfection. Hilton CleanStay builds upon the already high standards of housekeeping and hygiene at Hilton Americas-Houston and a focus on cleanliness is visible to guests throughout their entire stay experience-guest rooms, restaurants, fitness rooms and other public spaces.

Source : Hilton Americas-Houston