Category: Starwood Hotels
Starwood To Convert Millbrae Property to Aloft; Also Has Plans for An Element In Phase 2
This is a bit of old news – it was originally announced in mid-September – but Starwood Hotels is converting their Clarion Hotel property in Millbrae, CA (just south of the San Francisco Airport) to an Aloft. In fact this is going to be the first conversion for the Aloft brand, and thats just the first phase of the project, the second phase being a new-build Element hotel.
Hilton & Starwood Hotels Finally Settle Denizen Debacle
Hilton & Starwood Hotels has finally settled their lawsuit which has been going on for almost 2 and a half years. Here is Hilton’s Statement In the lawsuit, originally filed in mid-2008, Starwood accused Hilton of stealing thousands of confidential documents and material which had information on how to create, brand and operate a boutique/lifestyle [...]
Cosmopolitan Las Vegas to Join Marriott’s The Autograph Collection
The hotel operator of the Cosmopolitan Las Vegas has finally been identified as Marriott under their Autograph Collection brand. Its a huge win for Marriott and puts to rest lots of speculation over the past few years as to what brand will run the hotel.
Starwood & Hilton seem to be close to settling on Denizen Lawsuit
Starwood & Hilton have come close to announcing a settlement in the ongoing Denizen/Trade Secrets lawsuit that was initially filed by Starwood earlier this year.
Starwood Hotels Moving Headquarters 20 Minutes Away to Stamford, CT
After a 3 1/2 year search, Starwood Hotels is moving their headquarters to Stamford, CT in January 2012 in a building that Starwood is calling a “brand showcase”.
Starwood Sells Bliss Spas
Starwood Hotels has sold their red-headed stepchild – Bliss Spas -to Steiner Leisure Limited, while ensuring that the Bliss & Remede lines stay exclusive to W & St Regis.
Starwood vs Hilton Going to Grand Jury
Starwood’s lawsuit against Hilton about the stolen documents used to create the Denizen brand may be close to an end – but it may end up with Hilton and its former executives having criminal charges brought against them.
Everyone is Jumping the Gun on the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas
There has been of reports that Hilton will be managing and branding the new Cosmopolitan Casino and Resort in Las Vegas – but I think the odds of that are nil to none due to the Starwood/Hilton Lawsuit.
What Happened to Hilton’s Denizen?
Ever since Starwood sued Hilton over their Denizen brand no word has come from either party about Denizen’s fate. I don’t think anyone expects Denizen to ever see the light of day at this point – but still.. What’s going on?
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