Texas

ODESSA, TEXAS — Dallas-based Gatehouse Capital has finalized agreements with the city of Odessa and Eofficial Enterprises to develop a seven-story, 219-room Marriott hotel with a 67,500-square-foot conference center, 323-space parking garage and 27,000-square-foot plaza. Gatehouse Capital also plans to refurbish the historic Ector Theater, originally built in 1951. The Gatehouse team includes general contractor UEB Builders, architect RTKL, hotel operator Aimbridge Hospitality, hotel brand Marriott Hotels and Resorts and structural engineer DCI. Construction is expected to begin in March 2017 and last for 18 months. Founded in 1997, Gatehouse Capital is a national real estate investment and development firm that has launched mixed-use developments such as the W Hollywood Hotel and Residences and W Dallas Victory Hotel and Residences.  

ARLINGTON, TEXAS — Hilton Worldwide has opened the DoubleTree by Hilton Arlington DFW South following a $10 million renovation. Located less than five miles from Six Flags Over Texas, AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Park, the 237-room, five-story hotel features more than 6,000 square feet of meeting space, an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, business center and a round-trip shuttle to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Owned by Admiral Hotel Group LLC and managed by Hotel Equities, the former Admiral Hotel features complimentary Wi-Fi, a 40-inch TV, mini-refrigerator, coffee maker and workspace. Many rooms also provide a pool view, patio and/or balcony.