ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Homewood Suites by Hilton has opened a new 120-suite hotel in Atlantic City. Homewood Suites by Hilton Atlantic City West /Egg Harbor Township includes studio, one- and two-bedroom suites. The hotel also includes an indoor pool, fitness center and business center. The property is located within minutes of the Hamilton Mall and the Atlantic City Boardwalk and Casinos. The Briad Group owns and manages the four-story hotel.
FRISCO — A 120-room Holiday Inn, located at 3400 Parkwood Blvd. in Frisco, has been sold in an all-cash transaction. Chris Gomes of Marcus & Millichap's Dallas office and Allan Miller of the firm's San Antonio office represented the seller, United Central Bank of Dallas, in the transaction. Michael Yu and Rahul Bijlani of Marcus & Millichap's Houston office procured the buyer.
WAWARSING, N.Y. — Nevele Investors LLC has closed on the purchase of Nevele Grande Hotel and Country Club in Wawarsing. The investment group seeks to develop casino gaming at the facility, which must be approved by the state. If approved, the new owners anticipate a $500 million redevelopment to transform the site into a resort and casino. Nevele also plans to preserve the hotel's iconic elements, including the tower, entrance lobby and ice rink and reopen its professional golf course. The hotel, which has been closed since 2009, had slipped into receivership.
BROOKHAVEN, N.Y. — Washington Trust has provided a $10.3 million loan to an affiliate of MCR Development for the financing of a 128-room hotel. The SpringHill Suites by Marriott Long Island Brookhaven is located at 2 Sawgrass Dr. in Brookhaven. Cate Fusco of Washington Trust served as lead lender for the project.
BOSTON — Stuart Dean, an architectural restoration services firm, has started rehabbing a century-old hotel in Boston, known as Fairmont Copley Plaza. The $20 million project is mostly confined to the hotel's 384 guest bathrooms where crews will polish the marble flooring, regrout and seal the marble walls. The project is expected to be complete prior to the hotel's centennial celebration this summer. The hotel will remain open throughout the renovation.
BINGHAMTON, N.Y. — Homewood Suites by Hilton has opened a four-story hotel in Binghamton. The 79-room hotel is owned by Tom Bedosky and managed by JT LLC. Homewood Suites by Hilton Binghamton/Vestel offer studio, one- and two-bedroom suites. Guest amenities include an indoor pool, fitness center, sports court and nearby walking trails. Located at 3603 Vestal Parkway E., the hotel is minutes from Binghamton University campus and Lockheed Martin Owego.
IRVING — HFF has secured $75 million in refinancing for the 506-room Westin DFW Airport, located at 4545 W. John Carpenter Fwy. in Irving, less than 2 miles away from the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Mike Tepedino and Michael Gigliotti of HFF's New York City office and John Bourret of the firm's Dallas office arranged the financing through J.P. Morgan Chase Bank on behalf of the borrowers, Investcorp International and The Procaccianti Group. The hotel features 38,000 square feet of meeting space, a business center, restaurant with bar and lounge, a fitness center and a heated outdoor pool.
NASHVILLE, TENN. — Noble Investment Group has acquired the 226-room Courtyard by Marriott Nashville Vanderbilt/West End hotel, located at 1901 West End Ave. in Nashville. The buyer plans to invest $7 million in renovations, including an upgraded lobby, addition of a Courtyard Bistro restaurant, a state-of-the-art fitness center, contemporary furnishings and high-tech amenities added to hotel guest rooms and other areas of the hotel.
BURLINGTON, MASS. — Sonesta International Hotels Corp. plans to convert a 141-room Staybridge Suite in Burlington to its new Sonesta ES Suites upscale extended-stay brand this June. Located 15 miles from Boston, the Sonesta ES Suites will include “oversized” suites, ranging from 400 to 750 square feet, and fully equipped kitchens and work areas. The hotel will also include a heated outdoor pool and 24-hour exercise room. The conversion marks the debut of the new brand.
PRINCETON, N.J. — The Landis Group has completed renovation work on the 120-room The Residence Inn by Marriott at Carnegie Center in Princeton. The plan included upgrading the guest rooms, expanding the breakfast area and installing a new buffet and enhancing the lobby. The hotel, which is located at 3563 U.S. Route 1, was developed by Landis. Paramount Hotel Group manages the property.