Hotel Phillips Kansas City - A Hilton Curio Collection hotel Opens to much Fanfare

Acumen Development Partners is excited about the completion of the renovation of the historic Hotel Phillips in downtown Kansas City, MO.  Owned by Arbor Lodging Partners of Chicago, the property has converted to Curio Collection by Hilton. The property will host a grand opening celebration on February 24th, which is the anniversary of its original opening in 1931.

The 20 story / 217 key property showcases a luxurious design aesthetic characterized by dark woods, bronze metals and Art Deco inspired detailing. Historic features were maintained throughout the common areas including the iconic statuary in the lobby, vintage mail chutes at the elevators and architectural details in the main ballrooms. 

The expansive renovation included the integration of several new F&B outlets. A cup of well-brewed coffee can be enjoyed in the Kilo Charlie Coffee Bar - it's namesake inspired by the dawn of the radio and telegraph era.  Guests and visitors alike can savor a meal at Tavernonna Italian Kitchen which features exquisite versions of classic dishes that celebrate Italy's rich culinary history. On the lower level, a 1930s speakeasy, P.S., welcomes revelers seeking good spirits and a spirited good time.

Architecture and interior design work was completed by KKAD of Chester, New Jersey. Blinderman Construction of Chicago, IL completed the public areas and Hotel Rehabs also of Chicago, IL completed the guestrooms.

The Hotel Phillips is located in the thriving Financial District of Kansas City at the corner of 12th Street and Baltimore Avenue. It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1979.

The property is owned by Arbor Lodging Partners and managed by NVN Hotels.

Acumen Selected to Manage the Renovation of the Embassy Suites Tyson's Corner

Acumen Development Partners is managing the renovation of Noble Development Group's Embassy Suites Tyson's Corner, VA. The all-suites 7 story hotel is located at 8517 Leesburg Pike, Viena, VA 15 miles northwest of the nation's capital and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.

Originally built in 1988, the renovation will encompass 234 keys, public areas, exterior windows and painting.  Construction will commence fall 2017 with the renovation scheduled to be completed spring 2018.  Interior design and architecture services are being provided by Baskervill of Richmond, VA.

The Embassy Suites Tyson's Corner is owned by Noble Development Group and managed by HEI Hotels & Resorts.

Renaissance Hotel Fort Lauderdale Completes Public Space Renovation

Acumen is thrilled to share the renovation of Noble Investment Group's Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Port Cruise Hotel is complete. Located at 1617 SE 17th Street, this full service Marriott property is a popular hotel destination for cruise ship patrons. The $3 million project included 12,800 sf of meeting space, 3,000 sf of food and beverage area, and 9,000 sf of common areas.

The upscale interior design was created by TVS Design and features organic elements interspersed with contemporary furnishings and nautically inspired artwork and accessories. The hotel's full service restaurant, Bistro 17, was transformed with a sophisticated lattice screen entrance and chic seating throughout.  The signature R Lounge has been reinvigorated offering guests plush seating options to enjoy light meals and cocktails.

The Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port Hotel is owned by Noble Investment Group of Atlanta, GA and is managed by Interstate Hotels and Resorts.

Moxy New Orleans Featured on Hotel Countdown!

The final stages of completing Noble Investment Group's Moxy New Orleans is featured on this episode of Hotel Countdown. Take a look at how the hotel team completed pre-opening and construction activities to meet the grand opening deadline. Acumen Development Partners completed this project on time and on budget in April 2016.

The recipe for opening a hotel is equal parts fun, chaos, and a dash of drama, especially at the Moxy. How will hiring pan out? Will the decor be Instagram worthy? And most importantly for Moxy guests, will the liquor license come through in time???

The select service 10 story 108 key hotel is located at 210 O'Keefe Avenue in the Central Business District of downtown New Orleans. It is within walking distance of the French Quarter, Mercedes-Benz Superdome and the Smoothie King Center.

The Moxy New Orleans is owned by Noble Investment Group and managed by Wright Investments.

Renovation of Springhill Suites Miami Airport South Completes

Acumen Development managed the renovation of Noble Investment Group's SpringHill Suites Miami Airport South, located at 6700 NW 7th Street. .

The scope of work included a complete softgood renovation of the guestrooms including the conversion of many tubs to stand-up showers. Also, a significant public space renovation was carried out which included all new finishes, expanded meeting space, and an all new bar. This is one of if not the first SpringHill to incorporate Marriott's new bar concept for the brand. Acumen worked closely with the design team and Marriott to design this concept, which will be become a prototypical element for SpringHill Suites moving forward.

The SpringHill Suites Miami Airport South is owned by Noble Investment Group of Atlanta, GA and managed by Interstate Hotels & Resorts.

Construction Progress at the Dave & Buster's New Orleans

Acumen Development Partners is pleased to showcase the progress being made on the construction of the all new Dave & Buster's New Orleans downtown. This project includes a 383-space parking deck, 18,000sf of ground level retail space, and the 41,000sf Dave and Busters.

Construction Progress on the Tri-Branded Marriott Hotel Nashville

Acumen Development Partners making construction progress at the Tri-Branded Marriott Hotel in downtown Nashville, TN.