LODGING Staff

🏨 Oak Brook, Illinois—Hyatt Lodge Oak Brook is renovating its guestrooms and corridors, set to complete by early May 2026. Managed by Davidson Hospitality, the redesign involves DLR Group, Grumman Butkus, and Elements of Hospitality. Updates include preserved hardwood floors, modern furnishings, and enhanced lighting. The hotel, a former corporate campus, remains open with 30,000 square feet of event space, a spa, and an indoor pool. Renovation embraces original architecture with contemporary materials.

🏨 Azul Hospitality Group opened the Hilton Arcadia Los Angeles in Arcadia, California, near the Santa Anita Racetrack. This full-service hotel features 173 rooms, 17,800 sq. ft. of event space, and three dining outlets, including a rooftop restaurant. Amenities include a heated outdoor pool, fitness center, and business hub. According to Mark Crisci, the hotel supports long-term value through its location, brand, and diverse revenue streams.

🏗️ Loews Hotels & Co will launch Americana by Loews Hotels as its 28th property in Arlington, Texas. Starting construction this summer, it will replace the Sheraton Arlington Hotel, which will be demolished in early June. The hotel will feature 507 guestrooms, including 39 suites, and provide over 83,000 square feet of meeting space, such as a 17,337-square-foot Grand Ballroom and a 10,000-square-foot Event Barn.

🏨 HALL Arts Hotel in Dallas, Texas, joined Marriott Bonvoy's Autograph Collection, placing it among over 340 independent hotels globally. Owned by HALL Group and managed by Coury Hospitality, the hotel features a curated contemporary art collection. Enhancements include refreshed lobby and guestrooms, and a new restaurant, Astra Kitchen + Lounge, opening in early March with a bistro menu. Guests can earn Marriott Bonvoy points and enjoy art-focused experiences, including in-room art discovery.

📍 BWH Hotels plans to add over 200 hotels in 2025, becoming the second-largest soft brand operator with new expansions in Sacramento, Kansas City, Thousand Oaks, and more. Key 2025 openings include wellness and glamping sites in Colorado and Utah. By 2026, BWH will have over 230 international properties, focusing on growth in India, South Korea, Vietnam, France, Italy, Saudi Arabia, and Latin America, with 11 new projects in Saudi Arabia and 40 in Latin America.

🏖️ Jackson Hole, Wyoming—In 2023, Hotel Terra Jackson Hole completed a $6.98 million renovation, unveiling 132 updated guestrooms and suites. The updates include new furnishings and kitchen remodels, featuring Fisher & Paykel appliances. Nature-inspired art and seasonal corridor designs enhance the aesthetic. The 2800-square-foot Murie Ballroom received new decor, and Chill Spa added a cold plunge tub and infrared sauna. The renovation emphasizes Jackson Hole's natural beauty and elevates the boutique hospitality experience.