Compiled list of future W, aloft and element Starwood properties
Jul 29, 2006, 3:43 pm
#32
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Austin - Aloft/ESW across the strret from each other
Chcek this out - A confirmed ALOFT location with new Extended Stay Westin in negotioation across the street from each other at Wells Branch/IH 35
...Kinsman President John Jones says the company has a verbal commitment from Starwood Hotels to place an Aloft Hotel -- a smaller, edgier version of its W brand -- at the site. A Westin Suites is also expected to be part of the project. Both hotels will be in the range of 100 to 200 rooms, he says.
Other components of the project include roughly 60,000 square feet for restaurant and entertainment use and another 150,000 square feet for upscale retail -- all built around a central boardwalk...
http://austin.bizjournals.com/austin...17/story1.html
And a brochure the developers site:
http://www.kinsmanventures.com/image...re_reduced.pdf
...Kinsman President John Jones says the company has a verbal commitment from Starwood Hotels to place an Aloft Hotel -- a smaller, edgier version of its W brand -- at the site. A Westin Suites is also expected to be part of the project. Both hotels will be in the range of 100 to 200 rooms, he says.
Other components of the project include roughly 60,000 square feet for restaurant and entertainment use and another 150,000 square feet for upscale retail -- all built around a central boardwalk...
http://austin.bizjournals.com/austin...17/story1.html
And a brochure the developers site:
http://www.kinsmanventures.com/image...re_reduced.pdf
Aug 2, 2006, 7:53 am
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South Loop (Chicago) and Lincolnshire locations confirmed by developer:
"Developer Scott Greenberg confirmed that he has contract to buy a site on the northeast corner of Wabash Avenue and Balbo Drive, where he proposes to build a 160-room aloft hotel, a new brand and style of hotel by industry giant Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc.... Plans for the aloft must still be approved by city officials, but Mr. Greenberg expects construction to begin in early 2007. Meanwhile, Mr. Greenberg says he also has plans for another 130-room aloft hotel, expanding his City Park lifestyle center in Lincolnshire, with construction to begin later this year."
"Developer Scott Greenberg confirmed that he has contract to buy a site on the northeast corner of Wabash Avenue and Balbo Drive, where he proposes to build a 160-room aloft hotel, a new brand and style of hotel by industry giant Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc.... Plans for the aloft must still be approved by city officials, but Mr. Greenberg expects construction to begin in early 2007. Meanwhile, Mr. Greenberg says he also has plans for another 130-room aloft hotel, expanding his City Park lifestyle center in Lincolnshire, with construction to begin later this year."
Aug 16, 2006, 9:28 pm
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Originally Posted by christianj
W Atlanta Midtown (currently Sheraton Colony Square) - Atlanta, GA - ?
Noble Investment Group and AEW Capital Management LP have completed their deal to buy the 467-room Sheraton Colony Square in Midtown Atlanta from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. (NYSE: HOT - News) for $48.5 million.
The companies said the hotel will get a $50 million renovation and will be converted into a W Hotel in late 2007.
This is the only Starwood in Atlanta in which I've never slept.
Nov 10, 2006, 1:45 am
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This thread got quiet, so a Google News search reveals some recent plans:
* Kansas City, Mo., replacing Holiday Inn at 45th & Main near Country Club Plaza. Starwood not yet committed; also in talks with Wild Oats supermarket. Plans leaked because developer is asking for TIF subsidy. Open late '09.
* Harrisburg, Penna., at State & N. 2nd on downtown "restaurant row." Zoning change approved.
* Baltimore, Md., adaptive reuse of Recreation Pier in Fells Point, potentially 2008. Latest iteration of a previous plan, so still in flux, but sounds like an interesting site.
* Pittsburgh, Penna., at SouthSide Works, in early talks.
* Kansas City, Mo., replacing Holiday Inn at 45th & Main near Country Club Plaza. Starwood not yet committed; also in talks with Wild Oats supermarket. Plans leaked because developer is asking for TIF subsidy. Open late '09.
* Harrisburg, Penna., at State & N. 2nd on downtown "restaurant row." Zoning change approved.
* Baltimore, Md., adaptive reuse of Recreation Pier in Fells Point, potentially 2008. Latest iteration of a previous plan, so still in flux, but sounds like an interesting site.
* Pittsburgh, Penna., at SouthSide Works, in early talks.
Nov 22, 2006, 11:51 am
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W Retreat & Residences Koh Samui, Thailand added to the international property list.
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news06...KohSamui.shtml
http://www.asiatraveltips.com/news06...KohSamui.shtml
Nov 22, 2006, 12:11 pm
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I cannot WAIT for W LV, I will be there on opening day!
Nov 22, 2006, 12:22 pm
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Originally Posted by BlissWorld
I cannot WAIT for W LV, I will be there on opening day!
Nov 23, 2006, 12:25 am
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I think we can add the W Toronto to the fact column, in dealings with the Holiday Inn King Street West was acquired to become a W hotel. Even their current website has a somewhat W flare to it! I have never stayed there but have delt with them for other matter's so I can't wait to see what this hotel with be like when it finally gets the badge :-D
Happy Travels!
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Nov 23, 2006, 3:46 am
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Originally Posted by yvrnycracer
I think we can add the W Toronto to the fact column, in dealings with the Holiday Inn King Street West was acquired to become a W hotel. Even their current website has a somewhat W flare to it! I have never stayed there but have delt with them for other matter's so I can't wait to see what this hotel with be like when it finally gets the badge :-D
Happy Travels!
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Dec 4, 2006, 9:28 am
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Confirmed: W Austin
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/061204/20061204005728.html?.v=1
Press Release Source: W Hotels Worldwide
W Hotels to Headline Music, Retail, Residential Development in Lone Star Capital
Monday December 4, 10:02 am ET
W Austin Hotel & Residences to Feature New Music Venue for 'Austin City Limits'
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W Hotels Worldwide, the world's fastest-growing luxury hotel brand, today announced its plans to open W Austin Hotel & Residences in the Live Music Capital of the World, a project featuring approximately 250 guestrooms and 200 residential condominiums that will serve as an anchor for the City of Austin's vibrant Second Street District.
The unique mixed-use development will be located on Block 21, an entire city block at the heart of the Second Street District and will star the new home of the world-famous "Austin City Limits" public television music show in a 2,000-seat live music and event venue. Also planned for Block 21 is the new location of Austin Children's Museum as well as approximately 25,000 square feet of retail and restaurant uses and extensive outdoor space.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT - News), the parent company of W Hotels, has entered into a management agreement with Austin-based Stratus Properties Inc. (NASDAQ:STRS - News) to manage the hotel, which is expected to open in early 2010 along with the residences.
"Austin, with its exceptional music scene, thriving creative and high tech community and the energy and vitality of the University of Texas, has long been on W's short list of sites," said Ross Klein, President of W Hotels Worldwide. "Our quest for the perfect address in Austin has been rewarded with this unique location at the center of Austin's highly successful Second Street District. This neighborhood is now the hub of Austin's downtown and continues to attract new restaurants, retail, office and residential projects; we're thrilled to do our part to attract folks downtown, whether to live, visit, work or play."
"We are extremely pleased to have the W Hotel anchor Block 21," said Beau Armstrong, president of Stratus Properties Inc. "The collaboration between W Hotels, Austin PBS station KLRU-TV, the Austin Children's Museum, and the City has been remarkable and will make for a wonderful project to complement the new City Hall, the planned $90 million central library, and existing and planned uses within the Second Street District. Block 21 will set a new standard for green building. Sustainable design, construction and operations will be the hallmark of our project. We will push the envelope to create a healthy environment for our residents and guests and for our community."
"We are very excited to be a part of Block 21," said Bill Stotesbery, CEO and general manager of KLRU-TV, producer of "Austin City Limits" throughout its 32 seasons on the air. "The Stratus vision for Block 21 is to create an anchor destination for downtown Austin, one that reflects the cultural spirit and diverse interests of Austinites of all ages. The Austin City Limits Studio Theater is ideally suited for this vision, and we could not hope for a better team to make this a reality than Stratus, Austin Children's Museum, and especially the W Hotel, whose brand stands for quality, just like ACL."
Austin Children's Museum plans a 30,000 square-foot state-of-the-art facility. "The Austin Children's Museum location in Block 21 will provide a great place for Austin families in the heart of downtown," said Mike Nellis, executive director of the museum. "We are so pleased to be part of this forward-looking project with our new neighbors, the W Hotel and 'Austin City Limits'."
W Austin Hotel & Residences will feature all of the brand's celebrated comforts including its signature Living Room experience and Whatever/Whenever®, the hotel's 24-hour concierge service that can provide whatever guests want (from a pair of running shoes at 2 a.m. to private jet service) whenever they want it. Other highlights of the property will be several innovative restaurants and clubs, a street-level plaza, an outdoor elevated garden incorporating a swimming pool, a full-service Sweat fitness facility, a 7,000 square foot Bliss® Spa, and extensive indoor and outdoor meeting and banquet space.
Owners of W Austin Residences will have full use of all the hotel's facilities as well as access to 24-hour room service, daily housekeeping service and concierge services. A sales center including a model residential unit is expected to open in late summer 2007.
About W® Hotels Worldwide
Since its debut in 1998, W Hotels has been a favorite of guests and developers alike and today is a global lifestyle brand with 21 properties in the most vibrant cities around the world. Inspiring and indulging its guests with thoughtful, refreshing and stylish experiences, signature restaurants, bars and destination spas, W has become the fastest-growing luxury hotel brand in the world. Each hotel offers a unique mix of innovative design, comfort and cultural influences from fashion to music to art and everything in between. W Austin Hotel & Residences will be the Brand's second property in Texas, following the very successful W Dallas-Victory Hotel & Residences which opened earlier this year. Other recent openings include W Retreat & Spa - Maldives and W Seoul - Walkerhill. W has announced plans for new hotels in Philadelphia, Hollywood, South Beach, Phoenix, Scottsdale and Hoboken. Internationally, W has announced plans for hotels in Barcelona, Istanbul, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Santiago, Dubai, Doha and Koh Samui. For more information, visit www.whotels.com.
Source: W Hotels Worldwide
Press Release Source: W Hotels Worldwide
W Hotels to Headline Music, Retail, Residential Development in Lone Star Capital
Monday December 4, 10:02 am ET
W Austin Hotel & Residences to Feature New Music Venue for 'Austin City Limits'
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W Hotels Worldwide, the world's fastest-growing luxury hotel brand, today announced its plans to open W Austin Hotel & Residences in the Live Music Capital of the World, a project featuring approximately 250 guestrooms and 200 residential condominiums that will serve as an anchor for the City of Austin's vibrant Second Street District.
The unique mixed-use development will be located on Block 21, an entire city block at the heart of the Second Street District and will star the new home of the world-famous "Austin City Limits" public television music show in a 2,000-seat live music and event venue. Also planned for Block 21 is the new location of Austin Children's Museum as well as approximately 25,000 square feet of retail and restaurant uses and extensive outdoor space.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT - News), the parent company of W Hotels, has entered into a management agreement with Austin-based Stratus Properties Inc. (NASDAQ:STRS - News) to manage the hotel, which is expected to open in early 2010 along with the residences.
"Austin, with its exceptional music scene, thriving creative and high tech community and the energy and vitality of the University of Texas, has long been on W's short list of sites," said Ross Klein, President of W Hotels Worldwide. "Our quest for the perfect address in Austin has been rewarded with this unique location at the center of Austin's highly successful Second Street District. This neighborhood is now the hub of Austin's downtown and continues to attract new restaurants, retail, office and residential projects; we're thrilled to do our part to attract folks downtown, whether to live, visit, work or play."
"We are extremely pleased to have the W Hotel anchor Block 21," said Beau Armstrong, president of Stratus Properties Inc. "The collaboration between W Hotels, Austin PBS station KLRU-TV, the Austin Children's Museum, and the City has been remarkable and will make for a wonderful project to complement the new City Hall, the planned $90 million central library, and existing and planned uses within the Second Street District. Block 21 will set a new standard for green building. Sustainable design, construction and operations will be the hallmark of our project. We will push the envelope to create a healthy environment for our residents and guests and for our community."
"We are very excited to be a part of Block 21," said Bill Stotesbery, CEO and general manager of KLRU-TV, producer of "Austin City Limits" throughout its 32 seasons on the air. "The Stratus vision for Block 21 is to create an anchor destination for downtown Austin, one that reflects the cultural spirit and diverse interests of Austinites of all ages. The Austin City Limits Studio Theater is ideally suited for this vision, and we could not hope for a better team to make this a reality than Stratus, Austin Children's Museum, and especially the W Hotel, whose brand stands for quality, just like ACL."
Austin Children's Museum plans a 30,000 square-foot state-of-the-art facility. "The Austin Children's Museum location in Block 21 will provide a great place for Austin families in the heart of downtown," said Mike Nellis, executive director of the museum. "We are so pleased to be part of this forward-looking project with our new neighbors, the W Hotel and 'Austin City Limits'."
W Austin Hotel & Residences will feature all of the brand's celebrated comforts including its signature Living Room experience and Whatever/Whenever®, the hotel's 24-hour concierge service that can provide whatever guests want (from a pair of running shoes at 2 a.m. to private jet service) whenever they want it. Other highlights of the property will be several innovative restaurants and clubs, a street-level plaza, an outdoor elevated garden incorporating a swimming pool, a full-service Sweat fitness facility, a 7,000 square foot Bliss® Spa, and extensive indoor and outdoor meeting and banquet space.
Owners of W Austin Residences will have full use of all the hotel's facilities as well as access to 24-hour room service, daily housekeeping service and concierge services. A sales center including a model residential unit is expected to open in late summer 2007.
About W® Hotels Worldwide
Since its debut in 1998, W Hotels has been a favorite of guests and developers alike and today is a global lifestyle brand with 21 properties in the most vibrant cities around the world. Inspiring and indulging its guests with thoughtful, refreshing and stylish experiences, signature restaurants, bars and destination spas, W has become the fastest-growing luxury hotel brand in the world. Each hotel offers a unique mix of innovative design, comfort and cultural influences from fashion to music to art and everything in between. W Austin Hotel & Residences will be the Brand's second property in Texas, following the very successful W Dallas-Victory Hotel & Residences which opened earlier this year. Other recent openings include W Retreat & Spa - Maldives and W Seoul - Walkerhill. W has announced plans for new hotels in Philadelphia, Hollywood, South Beach, Phoenix, Scottsdale and Hoboken. Internationally, W has announced plans for hotels in Barcelona, Istanbul, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Santiago, Dubai, Doha and Koh Samui. For more information, visit www.whotels.com.
Source: W Hotels Worldwide
Dec 13, 2006, 12:03 am
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Hanover, Md., near BWI (confirmed by Starwood) -- aloft + Element
Chesapeake, Va., Crossways Blvd. -- aloft
http://content.hamptonroads.com/stor...503&ran=142064
Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., near ONT -- aloft (4Q 2007)
http://www.hilemanco.com/havenpark.html
Chesapeake, Va., Crossways Blvd. -- aloft
http://content.hamptonroads.com/stor...503&ran=142064
Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., near ONT -- aloft (4Q 2007)
http://www.hilemanco.com/havenpark.html
Dec 13, 2006, 8:29 pm
#43
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Why can we not get a SPG property in Downtown Charelston!??>!?!
We already have a renovated Sheraton by the airport.
Hilton has like 6 properties in or near the downtown.
Marriott has 2 or 3 three.
We already have a renovated Sheraton by the airport.
Hilton has like 6 properties in or near the downtown.
Marriott has 2 or 3 three.
Dec 14, 2006, 8:37 am
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The Holiday Inn on King is going to be a W?
That's an ugly building I stare at outside of my condo. But a W? Interesting.
That's an ugly building I stare at outside of my condo. But a W? Interesting.
Dec 14, 2006, 3:52 pm
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W Dubai- The Palm
Press Release Source: Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
W Hotels Taps into the ``Eighth Wonder of the World'' with W Dubai-The Palm
Thursday December 14, 1:59 pm ET
World's Fastest Growing Luxury Hotel Brand's Second Property in Dubai, and Third in the Middle East, to be Developed and Owned by Al Sharq Investment
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In its continued demand to select only the best in world class destinations around the globe, W® Hotels Worldwide announced today plans for a new hotel on The Palm Jumeirah in Dubai. Scheduled to open in late 2009, W® Dubai-The Palm is W's second hotel in Dubai and the third hotel in the Middle East following W Dubai-Festival City and W Doha.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/061214/20061214005772.html?.v=1
W Hotels Taps into the ``Eighth Wonder of the World'' with W Dubai-The Palm
Thursday December 14, 1:59 pm ET
World's Fastest Growing Luxury Hotel Brand's Second Property in Dubai, and Third in the Middle East, to be Developed and Owned by Al Sharq Investment
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In its continued demand to select only the best in world class destinations around the globe, W® Hotels Worldwide announced today plans for a new hotel on The Palm Jumeirah in Dubai. Scheduled to open in late 2009, W® Dubai-The Palm is W's second hotel in Dubai and the third hotel in the Middle East following W Dubai-Festival City and W Doha.
http://biz.yahoo.com/bw/061214/20061214005772.html?.v=1