Delaware
The historic Hotel du Pont reimagined its guest rooms and meeting spaces to include elevated design while preserving the property’s history. Hotel du Pont has been serving leisure and business travelers in Wilmington since 1913.
The guest room transformations include the debut of “The Signature Suites.” The suites capture a warm neutral palette inspired by European salons. Select Legacy rooms were also updated to encapsulate comfort and renewed style. The rooms now feature new furnishings, wall treatments and textiles. All accommodations at the hotel were refreshed to reflect an elevated sleep experience. Guests can enjoy upgraded mattresses, oversized pillows, premium linens and monogrammed duvet covers. The property also modernized its heating and cooling system.
For meetings and events, the mezzanine-level conference center was refreshed with new paint and carpeting. In the Christina and Brandywine Rooms, the original 1913 mosaic tile floor entryway was restored, offering a tribute to the hotel’s architectural history. In total, the property’s event offerings are 25,000 square feet across 19 spaces with a capacity for 400 guests.
Massachusetts
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston-Andover completed a $6 million renovation in November. The renovation, which refreshed every corner of the hotel, began in November of 2024. The 293 rooms and communal spaces include new seating, carpeting and artwork, providing the hotel’s interior with a modern touch. Design and color inspiration were based on Andover’s Ward Reservation. Throughout the property, guests can find charcoal and teal greens that complement warm earth tones. The Hilton offers nearly 8,000 square feet of indoor/outdoor event space. The 7,000-square-foot Grand Ballroom has a capacity of 460 guests.
New Jersey
W Hoboken, a lifestyle hospitality brand by Marriott, announced the completion of a transformation inspired by culture and creativity. The brand was originally born in New York City, where inspiration came from the metropolis’ social electricity. Perched on the waterfront in Hoboken, the hotel pays homage to the vibrant dining, social and cultural scene that’s located just across the Hudson River from the Big Apple.
[Related: W New York—Union Square's $100 Million Reinvention Plus More New and Renovated News: Eastern U.S.]
The Living Room shifted from a daytime hub for coffee to a lively social scene in the evening. With the transition, the property added a new dining destination, the Living Room Bar. The property’s 223 guest rooms inspire connection beyond the living room; each room features a nook that can be used as a gathering place.
The property offers nearly 9,000 square feet of meeting space; the largest of the eight rooms is the 4,140-square-foot Great Room, which can accommodate 400 guests.
Capital Region Connections
Capital Region Connections Albany Capital Center opened in New York’s Capital Region in 2017. In addition to 84,000 square feet of usable space, the center connects to the MVP Arena, Empire State Plaza and Renaissance Albany Hotel via enclosed walkways.
In October, the center broke ground on a $54.9 million expansion project. The 30,000-square-foot addition is anticipated to be completed in 2027. The expansion plan has already drawn two large-scale events for 2027, the USA Powerlifting High School Nationals and the USA Powerlifting Raw Nationals. Combined, the events are expected to draw about 3,500 people to Albany.
The expansion will add two ballrooms plus prefunction space, five dedicated meeting rooms, a 3,000-square-foot outdoor courtyard and 10,000 square feet of storage and office space.
