New York
The George Manhattan, Tapestry Collection by Hilton opened in Harlem. The property is named after two iconic George’s: Shorty George Snowden, the Harlem dance legend, and King George II, who chartered Columbia in 1754. The hotel is surrounded by multiple cultural landmarks, Columbia University, the Apollo Theater, Morningside Park, the Studio Museum and the National Jazz Museum.
The hotel’s design incorporates Art Deco finishing, brass accents, soft lighting and plush seating. The color palette includes rich earth tones, matte blacks, deep greens and warm neutrals. The 139 guest rooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the city, pool deck and urban courtyard. Other amenities include a terrace lounge, lobby bar and fitness center. More developments are slated to open in 2026, including two full-service restaurants and a heated outdoor pool. The Hilton hotel has one meeting room; a 504-square-foot space with a capacity for 30 guests.
Pennsylvania
Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at Comcast Center debuted its residential-style floor, Sky Garden. The garden-in-the-sky concept was inspired by the Wildflower Green Roof. The immersive experience aims to provide “luxury living in the sky.” Sky Garden features four guest rooms, two one-bedroom suites, a two-bedroom suite and a two-bedroom penthouse. Also located in the Sky Garden is an exclusive treatment room, High Vitality, which offers guests wellness technologies such as red light therapy and an infrared sauna blanket. The 219-room hotel offers 15,602 square feet of meeting space, with the largest space, a 4,554-square-foot ballroom, having the capacity for 500 attendees.
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Also new in Philadelphia, The Pennsylvania Convention Center is elevating its event signage with the installation of more than 150 digital screens. The installation includes 4,700 square feet of LED video wall displays; a 79-foot-wide digital ribbon that welcomes guests in the Broad Street Atrium; three 28-foot high vertical screens for guests to view as they ascend to the upper floors; curved screens that wrap around the walls, located at key intersections; and an immersive hub in the Grand Hall that will be transformed into a synchronized media zone with 760 square-feet of wall displays. The digital signage project is slated to be completed in the middle of 2026.
The Map That Leads to Boston
Located in Boston’s Allston neighborhood, the 246-room lifestyle hotel The Atlas opened in late January. The Atlas was named to reflect the following mission: to merge global and local character. Each guest room features marble accent tables, mossy green textiles and color tones that emphasize grey and tans. The public spaces are designed to act as social hubs, with an all-day lounge and living room lobby that offers complimentary drinks and snacks in a bohemian-style setting.
The hotel was recognized for its sustainability efforts by achieving LEED Gold and Fitwel certifications. The property operates primarily on electric energy and boasts a climate-resilient green infrastructure.
Onsite dining options include the 180-seat Ama at the Atlas and a 7,000-square-foot rooftop bar, Foxglove Terrace, set to open in spring 2026. Both dining experiences will offer private and semi-private options for groups. Intimate gatherings can also be held in The Atlas’ premier suites and podcast space.
In addition, the sixth floor offers indoor-outdoor space for meetings, with the 3,350-square-foot-Outlook Terrace suitable for 130 guests. Indoor offerings include 1,500 square feet of space for up to 100 guests.
