The Santa Monica Daily Press reports that community groups are coming out against a major overhaul of the Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows, which is set to get its first official look by the Planning Commission. There are two opposing sides: Friends of the Miramar (for the project) and Santa...More>>

With the $60 million renovation, the property’s 529 rooms and suites covering the resort's three separate zones, including the Riviera Seaside, Riviera Great House and Riviera Villas, have been revamped. The resort also has a new beachside lounge, the Riviera Beach Club.More>>

The Wyndham property is being transformed into a DoubleTree by Hilton. The project includes upgrades to the dual circular towers of the building, as well as refurbishment of over 200 guestrooms.More>>

The company invested over $37 million in new fitness offerings. As part of the renovations, Westin becomes the first hotel brand to introduce ActiViva Lighting, Philips’ new energizing fluorescent lighting, into its gym facilities.More>>

The property’s renovation included an overhaul of the conference and events floor. The look of the revamped conference space is now said to match the interior of the guestrooms and Club Lounge, which received a face lift in 2009.More>>

All of the property’s 507 guestrooms were renovated. The renovation is part of a three-year, $3 billion plan of property renovations currently underway across the global portfolio of Hilton Hotels & Resorts, the flagship brand of Hilton Worldwide.More>>

The property set in the Great Barrier Reef has been upgraded, with a scheduled reopening on March 3. The refurbished look has been described as a “tropical sanctuary with a contemporary minimalist” aesthetic.More>>

The hotel is to reopen in March after the makeover. Funding for the project was made by owner Host Hotels & Resorts Inc., while the redesign is being helmed by W Hotels Global Brand Design Group with partner Skylab Architecture. More>>

The 26-floor, 424-room W Seattle is undergoing a renovation of its first floor public spaces, funded by owner Host Hotels & Resorts. Skylab Architecture from Portland, Ore., will provide the design for the new public spaces and restaurant. Abbott Construction will serve as general contractor for...More>>

InterContinental Hotels Group has opened the new Holiday Inn Express San Diego Sea World – Beach Area, which recently underwent a conversion from a Comfort Inn. The property is owned by Pinnacle Buena Park and managed by Excel Hotel Group.More>>