Bespoke experiences to Wow attendees
These new and renovated spaces have one critical element that brings meetings to the next level: character. Whether you send your attendees to gather among curated art and European-inspired design, to indulge in a lavish setting fit for royalty, or to relax and unwind lakeside, they’ll no doubt be impressed.
Artful Activations
For a meeting in spaces infused with European elegance, in the heart of a vibrant city, Le Méridien Fort Worth Downtown is waiting and at the ready.
Just opened, the 14-story boutique hotel puts forth a mid-century modern design. Curated art pieces and intricate touches of modern aesthetics and original elements call on the space’s origin as the Hotel Texas Annex. Art enthusiasts should know that the hotel will also participate in Le Méridien’s signature Unlock Art program, enabling guests to explore the local culture with complimentary access to Fort Worth art institutions. In addition, Marriott Bonvoy members can earn and redeem points during their stay.
The hotel offers 188 guest rooms, and floor-to-ceiling windows featuring scenic views of downtown throughout the space. The nearly 5,000 sq. ft. of meeting and event space, including a ballroom and breakout rooms, include state-of-the-art tech and optimize natural light.
At the onsite restaurant, Bouvier Brasserie, visitors enjoy all-day dining on Parisian-inspired fare with a Texan twist. The rooftop lounge, available as an event space, is the perfect setting for enjoying cocktails and light bites alongside stunning views and weekly live music. Further amenities include valet parking, a fitness center and a rooftop pool on the sixth floor, which can also be booked for private events.
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The Royal “We”
The Admiral Hotel debuts a top-to-bottom renovation in Mobile, Alabama, infusing regal 17th century inspired style into a modern-day luxury experience. The design pays homage to 17th century French explorer Pierre Le Moyne d’Iberville, who established Mobile. It epitomizes the elegant space Avocet Hospitality imagines d’Iberville would have built to honor his king.
Throughout all 156 guest rooms and public spaces, the hotel’s refreshed look incorporates local character into this design, with bright jewel tones of purple and gold to pay homage to the city’s French colonial and Mardi Gras heritage, walls adorned with mirrors and portraits for a space reminiscent of the Palace of Versailles and an upside-down oak tree chandelier nodding to the oak tree-lined Governor Street.
Onsite restaurant Le Moyne’s Chophouse features the type of decadent fare one would have found at the feasts of the French court, made from fresh, locally-sourced ingredients.
The property offers six event spaces, between the North and South Gallery conference rooms, The Boardroom, The Study, a private dining room at Le Moyne’s and the divisible Crystal Ballroom.
Meet Well, Feel Even Better
South Lake Tahoe’s Coachman Hotel has completed a renovation of its 81 guest rooms and added an additional 21 new rooms and suites, alongside a relaxing wellness space and an expansion of its fitness facility as part of its multi-phased, full-scale property reimagination.
The location offers easy access to both the lakefront, at the private Lakeside Beach, and Heavenly Mountain’s adjacent ski resort. The full-scale renovation is grounded in its commitment to epitomize an elevated, active and holistic experience, and the property is ideal for serene, recreation-focused company retreats.
All 101 guest rooms maintain the modern minimalist mountain lodge aesthetic. Framed photography of the property’s natural surroundings stands out against a neutral color palette and accents like plywood furnishings, rich leather accents and handwoven wool rugs to create a feel of laid-back luxury.
The new suites offer numerous options to cater to the business traveler. Four Business Suites, feature built in work nooks and adaptable desks. The Three Bedroom Suite, which sleeps 11 and kitchenettes in select suites are just some of the available options, In March 2024, the property debuted an all-new 900-square-foot, tech-equipped meeting space, with landscaped patio seating, bringing the property’s total meeting space to 1,900 sq. ft. of flexible indoor and outdoor options.
The new 300-square-foot wellness room brings space for healing and relaxing massages, whether visitors have enjoyed their day lounging on the beach or adventuring on the slopes. The fitness facility now offers Peloton bikes, treadmills and free weights. The next phase of the renovation will open a new food and beverage outlet, slated for completion in 2025.
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