Bill Marriott: will spend "lots" of money improving Vinoy; and new JW in Clearwater
Feb 13, 2016, 2:46 pm
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The combined Marriott+Starwood company will have 30 brands. That means it will be in a position to have up to 30 franchises in the same neighborhood, without duplicating a brand. In reality, the hotel brands in a given area will be appropriate for that area.
But there's no reason that a Marriott and a Sheraton won't be able to be across the street from each other -- just as there's now no reason why a Marriott and a Renaissance or a Courtyard and a Springhill can't be near each other.
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Feb 13, 2016, 4:06 pm
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Marriott does not make money by losing a franchise.
The combined Marriott+Starwood company will have 30 brands. That means it will be in a position to have up to 30 franchises in the same neighborhood, without duplicating a brand. In reality, the hotel brands in a given area will appropriate for that area.
But there's no reason that a Marriott and a Sheraton won't be able to be across the street from each other -- just as there's now no reason why a Marriott and a Renaissance or a Courtyard and a Springhill can't be near each other.
The combined Marriott+Starwood company will have 30 brands. That means it will be in a position to have up to 30 franchises in the same neighborhood, without duplicating a brand. In reality, the hotel brands in a given area will appropriate for that area.
But there's no reason that a Marriott and a Sheraton won't be able to be across the street from each other -- just as there's now no reason why a Marriott and a Renaissance or a Courtyard and a Springhill can't be near each other.
Mar 18, 2016, 8:37 am
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"whole new level of luxury"
Vinoy to have a "whole new level of luxury." http://www.tampabay.com/news/busines...urious/2269772
Mar 18, 2016, 8:54 am
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Vinoy to have a "whole new level of luxury." http://www.tampabay.com/news/busines...urious/2269772
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Mar 18, 2016, 9:37 am
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"Helping to drive the enhancements is a desire to cater to millennials and younger families." "We are always looking to focus on the needs of the customer of today and the next generation traveler, so we want to have products and services that are relevant to the millennials while being true to our historic nature," Readey said. "So, we integrate historic with hip."
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Mar 18, 2016, 11:02 am
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Four Seasons, Ritz Carltons, Aman, etc, have children's programs.Also, if you read the article that ohmark posted, the Vinoy club which has privileges at the hotel & annual membership fees of $3,600-$20,000 w/ monthly fees of $235-460 (so not exactly chump change!), is updating their club to include more activities for children based on feedback from members.
I'll be interested to see how the "historic hip" renovation turns out
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Mar 18, 2016, 11:28 am
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You would be surprised to learn that there are young customers w/ children who have a hefty bank balance & do stay in luxury properties & pay for them vs. doing award stays or looking for free upgrades Four Seasons, Ritz Carltons, Aman, etc, have children's programs.
Also, if you read the article that ohmark posted, the Vinoy club which has privileges at the hotel & annual membership fees of $3,600-$20,000 w/ monthly fees of $235-460 (so not exactly chump change!), is updating their club to include more activities for children based on feedback from members.
I'll be interested to see how the "historic hip" renovation turns out
Cheers.
Four Seasons, Ritz Carltons, Aman, etc, have children's programs.Also, if you read the article that ohmark posted, the Vinoy club which has privileges at the hotel & annual membership fees of $3,600-$20,000 w/ monthly fees of $235-460 (so not exactly chump change!), is updating their club to include more activities for children based on feedback from members.
I'll be interested to see how the "historic hip" renovation turns out
Cheers.
Mar 18, 2016, 12:17 pm
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May 13, 2016, 7:49 pm
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Groundbreaking on Vinoy renovation and some history. http://www.tampabay.com/news/busines...ations/2276858
May 8, 2017, 6:47 am
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http://www.tampabay.com/news/busines...tel-to/2319802
Excerpt:
"Long awaited $100 million project would bring JW Marriott luxury hotel to Clearwater Beach
Sales are to begin this week for 36 fully furnished JW Marriott Residences, the first of their kind in the United States. They would occupy four upper floors of what also would be a 166-room JW Marriott hotel, one of only about 75 worldwide.
It would be Tampa Bay's first five-star hotel.
On Monday, Marriott confirmed that it had given Lele the green light to launch sales of the condos on the Multiple Listing Service under the JW Marriott name. The one-, two- and three-bedroom units, ranging from about 850 to 1,350 square feet, will be priced from $550,000 to $1.3 million and could be occupied by the owners for a month at a time, Lele said. When rented out, the condos would serve as suites for the hotel and be managed by Marriott.
The 166 traditional hotel rooms would occupy the rest of the 15-story building, which would have an infinity pool, outdoor decks at various levels and a Spa by JW. Plans also call for two restaurants, one similar to the market- style Burlock Coast Seafare & Spirits in Fort Lauderdale, the other serving Peruvian-Japanese fusion cuisine.
The rooms, residences and restaurants all would have views of the 300-foot private beach, which faces Sand Key across an inlet and also looks toward the Gulf of Mexico.
Construction could start this fall after the existing hotel is razed and would take about two years, Lele said."
Excerpt:
"Long awaited $100 million project would bring JW Marriott luxury hotel to Clearwater Beach
Sales are to begin this week for 36 fully furnished JW Marriott Residences, the first of their kind in the United States. They would occupy four upper floors of what also would be a 166-room JW Marriott hotel, one of only about 75 worldwide.
It would be Tampa Bay's first five-star hotel.
On Monday, Marriott confirmed that it had given Lele the green light to launch sales of the condos on the Multiple Listing Service under the JW Marriott name. The one-, two- and three-bedroom units, ranging from about 850 to 1,350 square feet, will be priced from $550,000 to $1.3 million and could be occupied by the owners for a month at a time, Lele said. When rented out, the condos would serve as suites for the hotel and be managed by Marriott.
The 166 traditional hotel rooms would occupy the rest of the 15-story building, which would have an infinity pool, outdoor decks at various levels and a Spa by JW. Plans also call for two restaurants, one similar to the market- style Burlock Coast Seafare & Spirits in Fort Lauderdale, the other serving Peruvian-Japanese fusion cuisine.
The rooms, residences and restaurants all would have views of the 300-foot private beach, which faces Sand Key across an inlet and also looks toward the Gulf of Mexico.
Construction could start this fall after the existing hotel is razed and would take about two years, Lele said."
May 8, 2017, 1:27 pm
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Looks like the Marriott finished rooms reno, but not much else. I'd also add that the Wydnam is incredibly sad looking, so it'll be great to get it torn down and something new built.
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May 8, 2017, 3:35 pm
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Both of which are really dated in my opinion. I know the Marriott was undergoing renovation when I was there last (mid 2016). No idea about the Sheraton, but it needs it.
Looks like the Marriott finished rooms reno, but not much else. I'd also add that the Wydnam is incredibly sad looking, so it'll be great to get it torn down and something new built.
Looks like the Marriott finished rooms reno, but not much else. I'd also add that the Wydnam is incredibly sad looking, so it'll be great to get it torn down and something new built.
There is a new Wyndham Grand next to Hyatt which is very nice
IMO the Sheraton having a beach gives it a big plus over the Marriott on the Inter coastal
We are rarely in the room so it's more about location for us