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Renaissance St. Louis Airport Debuts Following Multi-Million Dollar Renovation ST. LOUIS (PRNewswire), November 1, 2007 - Officials of Davidson Hotel Company (DHC), has announced it has re-launched the Renaissance St. Louis Airport Hotel as the city's premier meeting facility following the completion of a $7 million renovation program. Davidson has managed the property since June, 2006. Highlights of the major upgrade to the 393-room property are the 37,000- square-foot, state-of-the-art conference and meeting space and elegant redesign of its signature twelfth-floor ballrooms. The hotel can accommodate groups ranging from 12 to 1,200. To commemorate the re-launch of the hotel, the landmark property noted for its curved architecture will offer a 20 percent discount on holiday celebrations through the 2007 fourth quarter. "This hotel was originally designed as an avant-garde addition to the St. Louis cityscape," said Bill Fontes, hotel general manager. "However, somehow it lost its identity over the years. This renovation totally restores the property as the city's market leader in meeting and convention space, in addition to providing St. Louis with its most elegant ballrooms. We're re- launching with the kind of sophisticated, multi-purpose facilities that will create memorable meetings and social events, as well as provide first-class accommodations for both business and leisure travelers." The $7 million renovation includes state-of-the-art technology and sound systems in each of the 32 rooms of flexible meeting space, in addition to new carpeting, wall vinyl and furniture. The property's 11 boardrooms, which accommodate up to 12 people, have been upgraded with contemporary boardroom tables and ergonomic chairs. The renovations also include a refurbished fitness center with $100,000 of new equipment and a refinished indoor/outdoor pool. The crown jewel of the upgrade is the hotel's twelfth floor. The Renaissance and Penthouse ballrooms, which overlook the runways of Lambert International Airport and can accommodate between 300 and 400 people, have been renovated to host the city's finest business and social events and celebrations. Guest room accommodations were totally upgraded to include Renaissance's signature pillow-top mattresses, stylish work and seating areas, multiple phone lines and high-speed, wireless Internet access. The renovation was finalized with a complete refreshening of the hotel's lobby and dining facilities. The guestrooms will be further enhanced in January 2008 to include 32" HD plasma screen televisions, new dressers, work desks and ergonomic task chairs. The T-Bone Trattoria, the property's on-site Italian steakhouse, is still offering St. Louis's best steak dishes and the property's catering services feature top-of-the-line menu and presentation options for events and conferences. St. Louis Westin to Undergo $7 Million Upgrade ST. LOUIS (SLFP.com), October 28, 2007 - HEI Hotels & Resorts has announced that it has acquired the 255-room Westin St. Louis in Missouri, for an undisclosed amount from Cupples Station Hotel, L.P., a joint venture comprised of McCormack Baron Salazar and AIG/SunAmerica. The AAA Four-Diamond Award hotel will be managed by HEI. This marks the 13th property acquired under the HEI Hospitality Fund II, L.P. The hotel, which opened in 2001, will undergo a $7 million enhancement program in stages over the next three years to ensure minimal guest disruption, while enhancing the overall guest experience. Key elements of the upgrade will include a complete lobby renovation, full soft goods replacement, installation of flat screen televisions in all of the guestrooms, and refurbishment of the meeting space. "Voted 'the number one Westin in the world' in a 2005 Starwood guest survey, The Westin St. Louis enjoys an excellent location next to the new Busch Stadium," said Steve Mendell, HEI's executive vice president of acquisitions and development. "Following the completion of the Ballpark Village in 2009 and the hotel's on-going refurbishment program, the property will be the preeminent destination for guests seeking luxury accommodations." Located in the heart of St. Louis' historic Cupples Station area, The Westin St. Louis is within walking distance of the city's famed Gateway Arch, Edward Jones Dome, the Mississippi River, America's Center convention complex, GenAmerica Financial Corporation and Bank of America offices. The property houses the Solera Spa and Health Club, a full-service spa, featuring a wide selection of signature treatments including massage, body treatments, and facials. The hotel also features the contemporary Clark Street Grill with a menu of American cuisine with French and Asian influence. "St. Louis is in the midst of a downtown renaissance and is one of the premier cities in the country," said Jin Lee, HEI's senior vice president of acquisitions and development. "This gateway market is home to a number of Fortune 500 companies, as well as thriving hockey, baseball and football franchises. The property is a unique adaptive reuse of historic warehouse buildings and features oversized rooms and large bathrooms with a soaking tub and a separate shower. While the AAA Four Diamond hotel already is in very good condition, it will benefit further from an on-going enhancement program that will maintain its position as a market leader." The hotel provides approximately 14,000 square feet of flexible meeting/function space; a full-service business center; and Unwind(TM), an evening get-together featuring complimentary food and beverages. All guestrooms feature the famed Westin Heavenly Bed(R) and Heavenly Bath(R), minibars, wireless and wired Internet, oversized working desk with ergonomic chair, a chaise lounge for relaxation, and large, four-fixture bathrooms. "The Westin St Louis attracted a number of investors due to the asset's strong performance and position in the marketplace," said Howard Heitner, chief operating officer of SunAmerica Affordable Housing Partners. "The hotel is an excellent example of a historic conversion that blends modern amenities with historic charm." Archived Hotel News: • Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark Adds New Amenities • Hotel Indigo Launches Seasonal Wine Program • Quality Inn Airport Undergoes Renovation • New Study Reports Higher Injury Rates for Hotel Workers • Drury Hotels Exclusive Hotel Sponsor of Tour of Missouri • Travelers Clear Air on Smoking • J.D. Power and Associates Rank Drury Hotels #1 Again • Blackstone Group to Acquire Hilton Hotels in $26 Billion All-Cash Deal • Seven Gables Inn Listed on National Register of Historic Places • Ameristar Casino St. Charles 'Tops Off' New Hotel, Spa and Pool Facility With a Las Vegas Style Party • Drury Hotels Offers Free Gas to Hotel Guests • Former Embassy Suites Hotel to Reopen As Suites at Lumiere Place • Starwood Hotels & Resorts to Debut Microsoft Surface • Hotel Web Sites Score Higher in Customer Satisfaction • Fuel Prices Won't Dampen Vacation Season • Holiday Inn Express Partners With Reading Is Fundamental to Promote a Smart Start in Education • Seminole Tribe Finalizes Acquisition of Hard Rock International • Hilton St. Louis Downtown Recognized for Best Overall Performance • Sheraton Clayton Plaza Hotel St. Louis to Undergo Multi-Million Dollar Renovation • Marriott Makes Sweeping Move To Eliminate Trans Fats from Food At Over 2,300 Hotels in North America • Loews Hotels Bans Artificial Trans-Fats at Its 18 Hotels and Resorts • Adults Miss the Luxuries of a Hotel Stay When Traveling Home for the Holidays The St. Louis Hotels Guide is owned and maintained by the Moore Design Group for the sole purpose of disseminating news and information about the Metropolitan Saint Louis area. 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