HotelSpaces

Hyatt just opened its first Hyatt Studios in Mobile, AL — and the real story is how fast they delivered it. 💡 From breaking ground to soft opening in just 14 months. The 122-key extended stay hotel was shaped by developer input to streamline construction, reduce costs, and pack in essentials like full kitchens, EV charging, and 24/7 amenities — all within a lean, efficient model. Hyatt Studios is designed for smaller markets with long-stay demand — and marks a strategic push into cost-conscious development. 🔗https://hubs.li/Q03hC_7c0

America’s first carbon-positive hotel didn’t just talk sustainability—it delivered. With reclaimed materials, on-site biodigesters, and a 3,000 sq ft footprint, Populus proves that design and construction can seriously move the needle. Oh—and yes, there are nature sounds in the elevator. Every detail is part of the story.🌲 Big thanks to Andrew Connorton, VP of Programming + Design at Aparium Hotel Group, for showing us what it really took to pull this off at HealthSpaces. 🔗 https://hubs.li/Q03gyhKq0

🌱 “If it doesn’t come out of the earth… it doesn’t go into the building.” At HotelSpaces, Jason Cruce, SVP of Hotel Development at Starwood Capital, broke down how reclaimed materials and off-grid energy are reshaping hotel development—for the better. It's not just sustainable. It's resilient. And when the power goes out? You're the one keeping the lights on for the whole community. 🎥 Watch the full discussion: https://hubs.ly/Q03gp12q0

Hilton’s dropping $300M on its first Waldorf Astoria in Texas. Set on 1,400 acres in Fredericksburg, the 2027 opening includes 60 keys, private villas, branded residences, and a restored event barn—all designed by local firms using regional materials. 🔗https://hubs.li/Q03fP3G10

Marriott’s putting $21M into revamping a legacy Park City ski hotel into a Tribute Portfolio property. They’re not alone—Hilton, Hyatt, and Four Seasons all have recent or upcoming projects in the same market. Renovation + rebrand moves like this show how soft brands are helping operators move fast in high-demand leisure destinations. 🔗https://hubs.li/Q03fhFmt0

Historic Texan charm. Modern headaches. From a San Antonio brewery to a Fredericksburg saloon, these boutique hotels took on adaptive reuse the hard way — preserving original structures and threading in modern systems behind the scenes. Grit, character, and a whole lot of coordination. 🔗https://hubs.li/Q03f87s50

The country’s oldest continuously operating hotel is getting a major refresh ahead of its 170th birthday. Boston’s Omni Parker House is renovating all 551 rooms, 23K sq. ft. of meeting space, and the lobby—swapping in marble floors. Construction wraps this summer. 📰 https://hubs.li/Q03dGvl-0

Hilton is making a move in Deer Valley with a 180-room Canopy hotel, part of the $1B+ East Village development. Ski-in access, rooftop lounge, 9,600+ sq ft of F&B... and that’s just the hotel. The resort itself is doubling in size with 10 new lifts and 100 new runs. Hyatt’s already in. Four Seasons is coming. Now Hilton’s breaking ground. 🏗️ 📰 https://hubs.li/Q03cY6Nn0

Cut costs, add rooms, boost revenue—without a bigger footprint. Choice Hotels is redesigning Comfort and Country Inn & Suites to make construction 15% more cost-efficient while squeezing in more revenue-generating rooms. Smart design that pays off. 📰 https://hubs.li/Q03cNwfP0

Marriott just opened its first U.S. City Express—a converted Best Western Plus in Duluth, GA. The affordable midscale brand, acquired in 2022, has 45+ properties planned across the U.S. and Canada, with over a dozen opening this year. 🔗https://hubs.li/Q03cxJtS0