NEW YORK The Grand Hyatt New York on Thursday unveiled The Gallery on Lex, another example of hotels

NEW YORK The Grand Hyatt New York on Thursday unveiled The Gallery on Lex, another example of hotels trending to more modern public spaces las vegas plaza hotel that are extremely flexible and encourage meeting and mingling. Similarly, many hotel brands are in the process las vegas plaza hotel of redefining and redesigning their conference and/or lobby area to meet the needs and expectations of a new breed of traveler looking for social spaces that serve multiple purposes, particularly networking and impromptu meetings.
At the Grand Hyatt New York, Bentel Bentel Architects re-imagined 4,400 square feet of flexible, multi-use las vegas plaza hotel space accented by commissioned artwork from the German artist, Burghard M ller-Dannhausen. The new space is meant to feel like two pavilions that share a glass reception/networking area with a long high-top table and a foodservice/bar area suited for events from cocktail receptions to intimate presentations. At the heart of the upscale design is its flexibility, las vegas plaza hotel as it allows for multiple arrangements. The gallery, which cost about US$3 million to design, is part of a comprehensive US$130-million renovation currently underway at the Grand Hyatt.
Welcome to, what we consider, a very innovative space, noted Mark Pardue, GM of the Grand Hyatt New York. Gallery on Lex brings las vegas plaza hotel a great new option for corporate and social clientele looking for a creative and exclusive alternative to a traditional meeting space, he said. It is anticipated that the Gallery on Lex will serve as a great complement to the property s Manhattan ballroom, offering a unique pre-function atmosphere.
Several other hotel brands have unveiled similar concepts to bring forth flexible, multifunction spaces that have a more residential feel. Many have decided to focus on transforming their lobbies into living rooms that serve many different purposes simultaneously depending on guests needs.
Also Thursday, The Hampton Inn Scranton at Montage Mountain announced the completion of property renovations that included a new lobby concept called the Perfect Mix, which was designed to encourage people las vegas plaza hotel to gather las vegas plaza hotel in the space by offering small seating options for relaxing, dining or working.
Flexibility, intimacy and convenience also are at the heart of the new lobby design at the Hilton McLean Tysons las vegas plaza hotel Corner in McLean, Virginia, unveiled just last month. Created with a residential feel, the space offers small pods where guests can meet, mingle or work. At the center of it all is an 18-hour bar, which changes its offerings according to the time of day. Computer workstations also have been integrated into the lobby experience las vegas plaza hotel in what Hilton calls its Technology Lounge, breaking away from a traditional business center. In addition, guests check in at pod-style front desks, allowing for more interaction las vegas plaza hotel with staff members.
Proprietary global research tells us that locals and travelers want hotel lobbies to be inviting and dynamic spaces for both socializing and conducting business. Our new design approach transforms the lobby into an inviting 18-hour destination las vegas plaza hotel with a living room feel where people interact, dine, meet in small groups or plug in and get work done, said Dave Horton, global head, Hilton Hotels Resorts.
Similarly, Courtyard by Marriott has an initiative underway called las vegas plaza hotel Courtyard s Refreshing Business lobby that redefines las vegas plaza hotel the space with small seating nooks, a small library and a bistro that serves breakfast and dinner. Instead of a traditional front desk, Courtyard created separate las vegas plaza hotel welcome pedestals for more private interactions with their guests, and offers the GoBoard, an interactive 55-inch LCD touch-screen monitor that allows guests to access las vegas plaza hotel things such as weather forecasts, stock market quotes, airport delays, local restaurants. So far, Courtyard by Marriott has renovated more than 300 of its hotel lobbies.
It is important that we constantly evolve to meet the needs of today's travelers. This innovative and redesigned lobby gives guests more control and choice over services las vegas plaza hotel and amenities, allowing them to have a healthy balance between working and relaxing, said Janis Milham, VP and global brand manager of Courtyard by Marriott. The brand expects to reach 500 properties updated with the lobby concept by January 2012.
Holiday Inn also has plans to integrate several spaces las vegas plaza hotel into one. Holiday Inn s Social Hub concept las vegas plaza hotel integrates the lobby, bar and restaurant spaces, with multiple places to eat, drink, relax and work. Softer seating areas with couches and individual lounge chairs will be offered, as well as a media lounge, multiple large-screen TVs and a fire pit outdoors. The initiative is the result of brand research as well as a mock-up of the space in a warehouse that was visited by staff, designers and more, and revised based on feedback. Holiday Inn will test the new Social Hub concept at the Holiday Inn Gwinnett Center in Atlanta later this year.
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thats why hotels las vegas plaza hotel are going bankrupt..cause they are spending foolishly on non-income producing ideas like renovating at a high cost and get a million dollar designer to do it...wing it and do it yourself by hiring a couple out college grad design students...save a buck pay the mortage make your investors happy...lol
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