Exciting refreshes in sought-after destinations
Wherever you go, there you are—especially if that place is a meetings mecca like Washington, D.C., Miami or Las Vegas. These exciting new and renovated properties are not only easily, abundantly Instagrammable; they provide the kind of sought-after experience in sought-after destinations that make for unmatched meetings.
Luxury Among Landmarks
Salamander Collection revitalizes Salamander Washington DC with a property-wide renovation a newly-debuted spa.
The refresh begins with the arrival experience. As guests step inside a revitalized welcome space of warm whites, soft blue accents and custom lighting inspired by the movement of horses, a nod to Salamander’s Virginia roots. Throughout the hotel, guests will find artworks that reflect the monuments of Washington D.C. and a curated collection of artworks by Black American artists. The hotel’s signature restaurant, Dōgon, offers a concept inspired by West African heritage and the legacy of D.C. surveyor Benjamin Banneker, under the leadership of celebrated Chef Kwame Onwuachi, marking his return to Washington, D.C.
All 51 suites have been refreshed to invite a revitalizing blend of history and modernity. With custom-designed Pheasant Furniture, the new suite design features brushed wood finishes, satin or dark bronze accents, neutral stone surfaces and complementary fabrics. The remodeled two-story Monument Club is also designed by renowned Thomas Pheasant and offers prime views of the city and surrounding monuments.
The Salamander Spa offers enticing new programming. In its unique Relaxation Tea Lounge, guests can enjoy a curated selected of functional mushroom teas, juices and complementary healthy snacks alongside views of the Potomac River. The spa now offers 14 new treatment rooms. The the beauty-dedicated upper level offers esthetic rooms, sound therapy, a nail studio and more. Guests can access the lower level via a sweeping Grand Staircase. There, they’ll find find a holistic sanctuary featuring Salamander’s signature rituals, including massages, body treatments and holistic facials. The spa also includes a state-of-the-art fitness center, a private Movement Studio offering specialized and self-guided classes and an indoor pool with river views.
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Living Large in Miami Beach
Andaz Miami Beach is an exciting 2025 opening as the first Andaz hotel in Florida. With its location in Miami, it stands in one of the world’s leading destinations for tourism and business travel. Andaz Miami Beach transforms what formerly was The Confidante Miami Beach.
As soon as guests step inside to check in, they are greeted by the blue waters that make Miami so enticing, with an ocean-view check-in experience. The property will offer a dynamic mix of Miami-inspired programming and exclusive partnerships, so guests can truly indulge in their meeting destination. Alongside this programming comes highly anticipated culinary collaborations with the world-renowned José Andrés Group, ensuring meals will be just as delicious as it is to meet in Miami.
The property will offer 287 guest rooms and 64 suites, as well as a historic beach house. Miami’s rich cultural atmosphere comes to the forefront in the design, creating a powerful sense of place. The property will offer 25,000 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor event spaces. Beyond ocean-view ballrooms and many more versatile event spaces, one of the most exciting features is a pool equipped with technology that enables it to transform to a hard surface for gatherings and activations.
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Viva Las Vintage!
Downtown Las Vegas’s Circa Resort & Casino introduces 106 new rooms and suites to its hotel tower. This expansion increases the property’s total room inventory by 20 percent. Rooms vary from Panoramic Sunset Suites to Single and Double Kings. All emulate the spirit of vintage Las Vegas, providing a sense of place in the heart of a city known for its abundance of unique, immersive spaces. Within, guests find luxurious king beds, mini refrigerators and other modern amenities.
Guests can take advantage of many other amenities across the resort, including 35,000 sq. ft. of meeting and event space. There, planners will be pleased to find a ballroom, breakout and banquet rooms as well as adjacent pre-function space and a 1,600-square-foot outdoor terrace.
The resort also offers the upscale Vegas experiences guests won’t want to miss out on. Circa’s eclectic dining scene consists of five restaurants, including a 24/7 deli from Detroit restaurateur Paul Saginaw, Saginaw’s Delicatessen; to a 17,000-square-foot steakhouse, Barry’s Downtown Prime; and a classic sports bar concept overlooking the world’s largest sportsbook, Victory Burger & Wings Co.
The sportsbook, operated by Circa Sports, offers visitors a 78-million-pixel, high-definition screen with three stories of viewing. It can accommodate over 1,000 fans. In addition, it offers a dedicated broadcast studio for VSiN, The Sports Betting Network, so bettors have access to real-time analysis from expert broadcasters, athletes and industry professionals.
Circa’s pool amphitheater, Stadium Swim, is an outdoor entertainment destination for everything from watching sports to hosting parties or special events. There, guests can watch sports games and major televised events on a 14-million-pixel standing over Circa’s six temperature-controlled pools and two spas.
