A hotel on Penn's Landing has undergone a number of changes
in the past year, including last year's new ownership and a rebrand, and more
is in store, including a new restaurant and more meeting spaces for the
corporate client.
The Hilton Philadelphia at Penn's Landing, formerly the
Hyatt on Penn's Landing until February last year, will undergo a two-year, $15
million property-wide redesign project, some of which will be completed in time
for the Democratic National Convention in July.
Once completed, the redesign will "elevate the
hotel's position as a destination location for both visitors and locals
alike," according to Daniel J. Keating III, the hotel's developer and
owner.
Philadelphia-based design firm Floss Barber Inc. was
recruited for the redesign, which will focus on a "handsome interpretation
of modern craftsmanship with a nod to the hotel's desirable position along the
Delaware River," according to CEO and owner Floss Barber.
The renovation will take place in three separate phases.
The first phase began this past March and included the
addition of the Hilton HHonors Lounge. The focus of this phase will be to
incorporate the idea of gathering spaces, according to the hotel, including
transforming the hotel lobby into an an open-floor plan with "conversation
areas."
The first phase is scheduled to be completed by mid-June
this year.
The hotel's former restaurant, Keating's River Grill,
will also be replaced with a concept called Keating's Rope & Anchor, Bar +
Kitchen, which is scheduled to open in June. The menu will focus on American
cuisine with an emphasis on sustainable seafood and local ingredients.
The second phase of the redesign project will begin in
December this year, and it will "bring a new take on event
aesthetics" to the meeting and ballroom space in the hotel, according to
hotel officials.
The event space on the second and third floors will be
completed in early 2017, with views "of both the evolving cityscape and
the Delaware River waterfront," according to the hotel.
The hotel will have 24,000 square feet of functional
space.
There are also plans of adding a new meeting space on the
third floor "tailored to the distinctive needs of meeting planners,"
according to hotel officials.
“Our passion for creating one-of-a-kind experiences for
customers is reflected in the bold new designs we have planned for our space —
from the Great Room to galas — we are beyond excited to showcase our new space
to Philadelphia and beyond," General Manager Bill Fitzgerald said in a
statement.
The third phase of the redesign project, which will begin
in early 2017, will include updates to all of the hotel's 348 guest rooms and
its presidential suite. The focus will be on muted tones and natural materials.
"The sleeping rooms will combine lush textiles and
soft lighting to encourage restful stays, leaving guests feeling completely
refreshed and rejuvenated," according to the hotel.
The hotel's redesign is expected to be completed in early
2018.
"The redesign of our property and the addition of
Keating’s Rope & Anchor, Bar + Kitchen is the next step in providing that
first-class experience for our guests and opening the door to experience the
waterfront for our local community for generations to come," hotel owner
and developer Keating said.
Source: Philadelphia
Business Journal
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