Renovations
by Hotel Business August 24, 2018

Same Digs, New Looks for Five Marriott Hotels

NATIONAL REPORT—Hotels in Marriott International Inc.’s portfolio are getting upgrades. With touches of history and refreshed designs, here are renovations that will make you take notice.

W San Francisco Has “Gold Fever” for Design

W San Francisco in San Francisco’s SoMa neighborhood has revealed its upcoming “Gold Fever” guestroom renovation. Inspired by San Francisco’s gold mining history and its current search for fortunes, the “Gold Fever” emerges at W San Francisco as the modern-day Gold Rush in an era of innovation in the city.

Themes of San Francisco’s culture and landmarks, such as its dissolving fog, are present throughout the new transformation. The renovation is slated to be completed in 2019.

Skylab Architecture, an interdisciplinary design studio, drew inspiration from the city’s history and culture.  W San Francisco has also collaborated with Solidarity of Unbridled Labour for the graphic pillows, bed throws and custom graphics found in the rooms. The property is also working with brands, Kristalia and Hansgrohe, for the geometric chairs and stools.

The Sheraton Dallas Hotel Begins Hotel-Wide Revamp
The Sheraton Dallas Hotel has begun construction of a multimillion- dollar hotel-wide renovation.
Construction will include a full renovation of all public areas including the lobby, porte-cochère and arrival entrance, restaurants and bar. In addition, 1,300 guestrooms (of 1,840 total rooms), bathrooms and hallways will be redesigned. The hotel’s meeting and convention space, which covers more than 230,000 sq. ft., will be refreshed with new lighting, painting and carpeting.
The John Hardy Group is overseeing the project management for the construction. The Hospitality Studio at DLR Group is designing the hotel’s guestrooms, suites and corridors and serving as the architect for the project’s entire renovation. FlickMars, a hospitality design firm based in Dallas, designed the public spaces, conference and meeting spaces and the sports bar.

Savannah Marriott Riverfront Upgrades Spaces

Savannah Marriott Riverfront in Savannah, GA, has completed its $20-million renovation. The hotel’s renovation includes its guestrooms, meeting and event space, restaurant and bar and public spaces. 

Fairfield Inn & Suites in Oregon Completes Full Renovation

Greystone Hotels, an independently owned hotel ownership and management company, has completed a full renovation of the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Downtown Bend in Bend, OR. After a seven-month renovation, all 80 of the hotel’s guestrooms and bathrooms, corridors, lobby and breakfast area have been completely refreshed.

Residence Inn in Chicago Adds Murphy Beds

Residence Inn Chicago Hotel Downtown updates its 50 rooms with Murphy beds that offer extra room for small groups, friends and families sharing a room. During the day, each room has a couch that transitions into a bed. The specially tailored beds come complete with an upgraded queen mattress, with built-in USB ports and lighting.