New York
Kimpton Era Midtown New York opened in Manhattan in March. The 33-story IHG property offers four different dining concepts: The Parlor, Bar Rocco, Amasa and Jade Rabbit. Jade Rabbit, the rooftop bar, opened in April and offers a 360-degree skyline view.
The 529-room hotel was designed to radiate an edgy atmosphere. The classic, modern property was crafted with intuitive comfort and elegance. The check-in process is streamlined for efficient arrival with a self-service counter on the first floor.
The Parlor, the property’s lobby, is decorated with bohemian rugs and features a manned reception desk. The guest rooms, known as the “jewel box,” are filled with cool blues, dusty pink and olive tones. According to CVENT, the hotel boasts 1,226 square feet of semi-private indoor meeting space and 1,709 square feet of outdoor space.
Pennsylvania
Loews Philadelphia Hotel upgraded its 33rd floor. The redesigned meeting and event spaces offer skyline views and reflect the property’s commitment to guest-centered amenities and thoughtful design. The space’s color palette was inspired by local forests, bodies of water and mountains. The soft earthy color palette is paired with a neutral background for a timeless and contemporary feel. Upgrades to the meeting spaces include enhanced lighting and technology, updated interiors, premium furnishings and upgraded bathrooms. The hotel features 581 guest rooms and 54 meeting rooms. Across the total 47,000 square feet of space, the hotel’s largest space is the 9,752-square-foot Millenium Hall suitable for 1,000 guests.
Virginia
The Manor 1858, a converted 19th century stone barn located on 22 acres in Leesburg, Virginia just outside of Washington, D.C., was transformed to host executive retreats and offsite leadership meetings. An onsite manor house with eight bedrooms can host 16 executive professionals for executive teams and VIP stays.
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The 4,900-square-foot venue blends historic architecture with modern infrastructure. The indoor/outdoor flow allows for 250 guests. The surrounding meadow is available for outdoor gatherings and tented dinners. The venue also has a dedicated reception hall and lower-level hall for private buyouts. The property is an extension of Hotel Burg, a 39-room boutique hotel in downtown Leesburg. The Ralph Lauren inspired hotel has 11,300 square feet of meeting space.
Convention Center Commons
Lancaster County Convention Center opened a redeveloped event space, Commons on Vine. The $8 million redevelopment project was made possible by a $6 million grant from the Lancaster City Community Revitalization Improvement Zone Authority.
The commons space is a flexible, technology-forward venue designed to meet the needs of the corporate and social event markets. Key features of the space include onsite catering with customizable menus and tiered seating for presentations. New audiovisual technology includes a 44-foot wide, floor-to-ceiling video display and two video displays in breakout rooms, each of which are 10 feet wide.
The space is suitable for 400 guests, with Lancaster County Convention Center also offering a capacity of 6,500 guests in its Freedom Hall. In total, the convention center has 90,000 square feet of space and 27 meeting rooms. The center’s two ballrooms offer planners 9,000 square feet.
The convention center’s headquarter hotel, Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square, boasts 416 new rooms and 90,000 square feet of space.
