LODGING Staff

🏖 Renovations at Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire, are set to finish this summer. All 200 hotel rooms will be updated, blending architectural heritage with modern design. Enhancements include upgraded amenities, antique-inspired furnishings, and expanded spaces. Dining options will feature a reimagined steakhouse and café. Renovated spaces for meetings and events combine classic and modern elements. The spa and fitness center will also be revitalized.

🏨 Pennbridge Hospitality opened Idaho's first dual-branded AC Hotel Boise Downtown and Element by Marriott Boise Downtown, a 296-key property, in downtown Boise. Element offers 121 suites on floors 5–7 for extended stays, while AC Hotels provides 175 rooms on floors 8–15. The property features 12 event spaces, including a 3,010-square-foot ballroom with skyline views. Developed over seven years with multiple partners, it stands where Block 19 was acquired in 2020. Located near Boise's business and entertainment hubs.

🏨 Aloft by Marriott Houston by the Galleria, located in Houston, Texas, has completed a comprehensive renovation, enhancing all aspects of the guest experience. Refreshed public spaces feature contemporary designs and social areas. All guest rooms now boast modern aesthetics and improved functionality with upgraded finishes. Event and meeting spaces include updated audiovisual capabilities. John Sevilla, regional general manager, highlights the renewed focus on delivering an elevated guest experience. The hotel is near The Galleria shopping area and corporate offices.

🏨 Quality Inn & Suites Hermosa Beach in California, managed by Parable Hospitality and owned by Overseas Beach Property LLC, completed a renovation involving 68 guestrooms and common areas. Updates include a coastal-themed color palette, new furniture, and improved outdoor amenities. The project was overseen by Mars Construction with design by Cadiz Collaboration. Located near Hermosa Beach Pier, the hotel now features enhanced spaces like a new lobby and dining area, blending comfort with the local beach culture.