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IHG opens voco property close to New York’s LaGuardia airport – Business Traveller

12Sep

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IHG opens voco property close to New York’s LaGuardia airport – Business Traveller

IHG Hotels and Resorts has opened its fourth voco property in the New York area, with the unveiling of voco Fiorello – LaGuardia East. The 114-room hotel is located in Flushing, close to Chinatown, Citi Field and the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, and around ten minutes’ drive from LaGuardia airport. The property is named after Fiorello La Guardia, who served as the 99th Mayor of New York between 1934 and 1946. Features include an aviation-inspired design scheme, rooftop restaurant concept Little Flower’s Lookout for classic American-style breakfast and views of the Hudson River and Manhattan Skyline, and the soon-to-open Achille’s Lounge in the lobby area. IHG launched the voco brand in 2018, with the first property opening on Australia’s Gold Coast. There are currently around...

Marriott adds Delta property close to New York’s Times Square – Business Traveller

19Aug

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Marriott adds Delta property close to New York’s Times Square – Business Traveller

Marriott has opened the latest US property under its Delta brand. Delta Hotels by Marriott New York Times Square is located at 340 West 40th Street, around half a mile from the city’s famous intersection. An existing property has been refurbished to offer 310 rooms with platform beds, a lounge area and free wifi, as well as facilities including a lobby bar, George’s Nephew restaurant and a fitness centre. There is also a 24-hour Delta Pantry, where Marriott Bonvoy Platinum, Titanium and Ambassador Elite members can choose from complimentary continental breakfast items, premium beverages and snacks. Marriott acquired Canada’s Delta Hotels brand in 2015, and has grown the portfolio to 120 properties across North America, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Central America and the Caribbean. Pri...

11Aug

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Tempo by Hilton brand debuts in New York’s Times Square – Business Traveller

The hotel is the first of several Hilton properties set to open on Times Square in the coming months, including: Motto by Hilton New York City Times Square (accepting reservations from 25 September) Home2 Suites by Hilton New York Times Square (accepting reservations from 1 November) Hampton Inn by Hilton New York Times Square (accepting reservations from 1 November) Hilton unveiled the Tempo brand in 2020, designed for “a growing segment of ‘modern achievers’ who seek a hotel experience that reflects their ambition”. Hilton unveils ‘approachable’ lifestyle brand Tempo aimed at new demographic of travellers There are currently 35 Tempo properties under development in locations including Raleigh, Nashville, Louisville and San Diego. Commenting on the news Danny Hughes, executive vice p...

Motto by Hilton to open property in New York’s Times Square – Business Traveller

26Jul

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Motto by Hilton to open property in New York’s Times Square – Business Traveller

Hilton is set to open its second property under its lifestyle micro-hotel brand Motto by Hilton in New York on 25 September, located in Manhattan’s lively Times Square. The 400-room Motto by Hilton New York City Times Square tower is located on 48th Street, steps from 41 Broadway theatres and close to tourist attractions including The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Radio City Music Hall and Rockefeller Center. Design elements will include modern lines, a warm colour palette and headboards mimicking the city skyline with curves and corners nodding to the surrounding architecture. The hotel will also feature artworks from contemporary artists, which feature “softer refined details” in contrast to the technicolour displays outside. The property’s rooms will be compact and provide “unobstructed...