These properties make it easy to gather among views remember
Those amazing landscapes that you see on postcards? They look oh-so-much better from a floor-to-ceiling meeting room window. To get yourself and your attendees there, you just have to find your perfect postcard city and then make the booking. These new and renovated properties are the way to make it happen, whether you’re searching for big city energy or a quiet home base.
Basecamp for Exploration and Innovation
Hilton Garden Inn Bethesda Downtown unveils a $4 million dollar transformation, bringing a new era for the 216-room property. In addition to technological enhancements such as amplified Wi-Fi capabilities and keyless locks, the renovation transforms the lobby, meeting and event spaces, bar and lounge and restaurant in addition to bringing a new fitness center.
Located within walking distance of trendy shopping and restaurants, the property offers a beautiful basecamp in downtown Bethesda with convenient access to the surrounding area. It stands one block from the Bethesda Metro Station, six miles from historic Georgetown and seven miles from downtown Washington D.C.
The redesign draws inspiration from nature with a soothing, muted color palette featuring vibrant pops color to reflect Bethesda’s seasonal changes. A modern aesthetic features timeless finishes and warm, welcoming furniture styles. Seating in the lobby and public spaces focus on communal configurations to encourage interactions, and the emphasis on warm, natural light, as well as both abstract and realistic art throughout the hotel, create a residential feel.
The 1,662 sq. ft. of meeting and event space features a versatile design to accommodate a variety of meetings and events. The four distinct event rooms come with internet capabilities, projectors, presentation screens and audio-visual equipment for clear sound and video conferencing.
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A Center of Community in Colorado
The Parker Hotel debuts as a refreshed property in Parker, Colorado. Formerly called Ascent on Main, the only boutique lifestyle property in the area offers 51 guest rooms. The overall design emulates a locally inspired atmosphere with historic influence through a combination of the themes of art deco, westward expansion and technological revolution.
The Parker Hotel prioritizes compelling spaces and a strong sense of community. The Upper Deck sports bar, the only rooftop space in downtown Parker, offers 2,748 sq. ft. of indoor space and 3,066 sq. ft. of outdoor space for exciting private events. The Roosevelt room, adjacent to the lobby, offers an additional 1,000 sq. ft., and the Summit room on the fourth floor offers another 1,000 sq. ft. with elevated views of the Front Range. The Parker Hotel is also home to fantastic retail spaces, including Victoria Marie Jewelers, Leffy’s Cigar Emporium and the award-winning Doug’s Diner and West Main Taproom + Grill. The Parker Hotel’s signature dinner restaurant, The Douglas Kitchen and Cocktails, is undergoing a renovation and concept refresh this fall.
Oasis in the Heart of the Action
Hampton Inn & Suites Chicago Medical District UIC debuts in the rapidly expanding Illinois Medical District on the west side of Chicago. Its location within the new Gateway at IMD campus, the new hotel offers direct access to a 600-acre community complete with retail and restaurant destinations, community gathering spaces and over 40 healthcare organizations, including major health systems, research labs, universities and biotech visitors, making it an ideal home base for visiting the University of Illinois at Chicago or attending an event at The United Center.
All 135 guest rooms and 46 studio suites feature a design where comfort is top of mind. Guests will enjoy the signature Hilton brand complimentary hot breakfast buffet, available daily. High-speed Wi-Fi makes working easy; and the new indoor pool, with floor-to-ceiling windows framing the iconic Willis Tower makes leisure time all the more enjoyable. The hotel also offers its own meeting space totaling 648 sq. ft., as well as an onsite business center.
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