This is a big investment in an important location. Major news. I worked in the Pierce Building before and during the remuddle. Of course, the Pierce Building was the result of an earlier remuddle. We actually had a crane break a window, which was a big surprise for us office workers. The Pierce Building was crap. Except for the views of the river, which the Adams Mark virtually eliminated. Hopefully this new version will repair some of the previous blunders.
I didn't realize they killed the views. The Arch side is a closed fortress. It would be great to open up the east face and get some street/storefront sidewalk activity facing the arch.
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I wish something could be done with the building's exterior, especially by altering its eastern facade to take advantage of Gateway Arch and Mississippi River views. But I guess it'll still be significant progress if the developer just brings the interior out of 1985 and into 2008. 
In a span with several significant closings and job losses in St. Louis, it is encouraging to see major investment in a property with much untapped potential IMHO.
In a span with several significant closings and job losses in St. Louis, it is encouraging to see major investment in a property with much untapped potential IMHO.
I beg to differ.bonwich wrote:At the time, AIA all but burned him in effigy and the plans were changed -- not to a really nice building, but at least to one that wasn't a total embarassment.
FROM DOWNTOWN STL ORG.
Adam's Mark Hotel Has New Name & Brand
Starting April 2008, the 910 room Adam's Mark Hotel in downtown St. Louis will be known as the Hyatt Regency St. Louis Riverfront. The Chartres Lodging Group LLC of San Francisco completed their purchase of the hotel in February with plans to invest $63 million to reposition, rebrand and a building wide renovation. Specific renovation details for this property will be announced in the coming months.
Chartres Lodging plans to spend more than $238 million to do the same to four other Adam's Mark properties over the next 18 months. Those include Adam's Mark Dallas, Denver, Indianapolis and Buffalo-Niagara.
Adam's Mark Hotel Has New Name & Brand
Starting April 2008, the 910 room Adam's Mark Hotel in downtown St. Louis will be known as the Hyatt Regency St. Louis Riverfront. The Chartres Lodging Group LLC of San Francisco completed their purchase of the hotel in February with plans to invest $63 million to reposition, rebrand and a building wide renovation. Specific renovation details for this property will be announced in the coming months.
Chartres Lodging plans to spend more than $238 million to do the same to four other Adam's Mark properties over the next 18 months. Those include Adam's Mark Dallas, Denver, Indianapolis and Buffalo-Niagara.
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The Hyatt sign is going up on Chestnut street today.
saw the Hyatt signs atop the new Hyatt Riverfront from the stadium last Friday Night... nice.
article:
April 09, 2008 03:37 PM Eastern Daylight Time
Hyatt Regency St. Louis Riverfront Transforms
with a $63 Million Renovation
Former Adam’s Mark Hotel Now Flying Hyatt Flag; Renovation to Start in Fall 2008
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Now proudly flying the Hyatt flag to signify its new management, the Hyatt Regency St. Louis Riverfront today announced that will undertake a $63 million renovation of its guestrooms, suites, public areas and restaurants. The renovation of the 910-room hotel, located at the base of the famed Gateway Arch, will commence in the fall of 2008.
“We are thrilled to have a world-class hotel chain like Hyatt anchoring this exciting area of St. Louis,” said Kathleen Ratcliffe, president, St. Louis Convention and Visitors Bureau. “This premier downtown location, within walking distance of major attractions, coupled with the Hyatt name, will position our organization to promote the city more effectively to both business and leisure travelers.”
Design work for the $63 million renovation has already begun. The hotel will be transformed from floor to ceiling, with each guestroom, bathroom and corridor undergoing a complete redesign. Key elements of the redesign include a warm color palette, rich wood, leather furnishings and detailed, contemporary accessories. Each guestroom will be appointed with modern amenities including: Hyatt’s signature Grand Bed™; a new iHome™ clock radio featuring an iPod® docking station, seven time zone settings and automatic alarm reset; an oversized desk; and Guestek high speed internet access.
One of the highlights of the hotel’s multi-million-dollar transformation will be the new StayFit@Hyatt health club. The 24-hour health club will cater to health-conscious business and leisure travelers and feature the latest high-tech cardio and strength-training equipment from industry leader Life Fitness®. The hotel will also upgrade its meeting space, lobby, three dining outlets and building exteriors to complement the new guestroom décor.
“This extensive renovation we are embarking on truly signifies Hyatt’s commitment to the city,” said Steve Wilson, general manager, Hyatt Regency St. Louis Riverfront. “St. Louis is a very exciting market for Hyatt and we are thrilled to expand our presence here offering the quality of service our guests have come to expect.”
The renovation is expected to be complete by mid 2009.
About Global Hyatt Corporation
Global Hyatt Corporation, one of the world’s premier hotel companies, offers today’s travelers more than 730 hotels and resorts (more than 136,000 rooms) in 44 countries. The company’s affiliates own, operate, manage and franchise Hyatt-branded hotels and resorts under Park Hyatt™, Grand Hyatt™, Hyatt Regency™, Hyatt Resorts™, Hyatt®, Hyatt Place® and Hyatt Summerfield Suites® brands. In April 2007, Hyatt launched its newest global brand, Andaz™. Global Hyatt Corporation is also the owner of Hyatt Vacation Ownership, Inc. operator of Hyatt Vacation Club and fractional residential properties and U.S. Franchise Systems, Inc, which franchises Hawthorn Suites and Microtel Inns and Suites. From the U.S. and Canada, reservations for any Hyatt hotel worldwide may be obtained by calling 1-800-233-1234, or logging on to www.hyatt.com.
article:
April 09, 2008 03:37 PM Eastern Daylight Time
Hyatt Regency St. Louis Riverfront Transforms
with a $63 Million Renovation
Former Adam’s Mark Hotel Now Flying Hyatt Flag; Renovation to Start in Fall 2008
ST. LOUIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Now proudly flying the Hyatt flag to signify its new management, the Hyatt Regency St. Louis Riverfront today announced that will undertake a $63 million renovation of its guestrooms, suites, public areas and restaurants. The renovation of the 910-room hotel, located at the base of the famed Gateway Arch, will commence in the fall of 2008.
“We are thrilled to have a world-class hotel chain like Hyatt anchoring this exciting area of St. Louis,” said Kathleen Ratcliffe, president, St. Louis Convention and Visitors Bureau. “This premier downtown location, within walking distance of major attractions, coupled with the Hyatt name, will position our organization to promote the city more effectively to both business and leisure travelers.”
Design work for the $63 million renovation has already begun. The hotel will be transformed from floor to ceiling, with each guestroom, bathroom and corridor undergoing a complete redesign. Key elements of the redesign include a warm color palette, rich wood, leather furnishings and detailed, contemporary accessories. Each guestroom will be appointed with modern amenities including: Hyatt’s signature Grand Bed™; a new iHome™ clock radio featuring an iPod® docking station, seven time zone settings and automatic alarm reset; an oversized desk; and Guestek high speed internet access.
One of the highlights of the hotel’s multi-million-dollar transformation will be the new StayFit@Hyatt health club. The 24-hour health club will cater to health-conscious business and leisure travelers and feature the latest high-tech cardio and strength-training equipment from industry leader Life Fitness®. The hotel will also upgrade its meeting space, lobby, three dining outlets and building exteriors to complement the new guestroom décor.
“This extensive renovation we are embarking on truly signifies Hyatt’s commitment to the city,” said Steve Wilson, general manager, Hyatt Regency St. Louis Riverfront. “St. Louis is a very exciting market for Hyatt and we are thrilled to expand our presence here offering the quality of service our guests have come to expect.”
The renovation is expected to be complete by mid 2009.
About Global Hyatt Corporation
Global Hyatt Corporation, one of the world’s premier hotel companies, offers today’s travelers more than 730 hotels and resorts (more than 136,000 rooms) in 44 countries. The company’s affiliates own, operate, manage and franchise Hyatt-branded hotels and resorts under Park Hyatt™, Grand Hyatt™, Hyatt Regency™, Hyatt Resorts™, Hyatt®, Hyatt Place® and Hyatt Summerfield Suites® brands. In April 2007, Hyatt launched its newest global brand, Andaz™. Global Hyatt Corporation is also the owner of Hyatt Vacation Ownership, Inc. operator of Hyatt Vacation Club and fractional residential properties and U.S. Franchise Systems, Inc, which franchises Hawthorn Suites and Microtel Inns and Suites. From the U.S. and Canada, reservations for any Hyatt hotel worldwide may be obtained by calling 1-800-233-1234, or logging on to www.hyatt.com.
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Odd that they show pics of the Boulevard in Richmond Heights and not pics of DT on the hotel website. (dining and entertainment and guest services)
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Magnatron wrote:Anything being done to the exterior?
Can't polish a turd.
TheWayoftheArch wrote:Magnatron wrote:Anything being done to the exterior?
Can't polish a turd.
Well said
No, but you can put sprinkles and sparkles on it.TheWayoftheArch wrote:Magnatron wrote:Anything being done to the exterior?
Can't polish a turd.
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jlblues wrote:No, but you can put sprinkles and sparkles on it.TheWayoftheArch wrote:Magnatron wrote:Anything being done to the exterior?
Can't polish a turd.
That's what I do.
You can also apparently put an LED-backlit, combed-over brown streak on a turd, and people will love it.jlblues wrote:No, but you can put sprinkles and sparkles on it.TheWayoftheArch wrote:Magnatron wrote:Anything being done to the exterior?
Can't polish a turd.
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while much of the project is guest room renovations and updating the interior decor (SORELY needed), there is also to be some (as yet undecided) degree of renovation and reconfiguration of the first floor. the current plan is awful, with offices and back of house functions in some of the most prime retail locations. there will be significant retail open to the street in the new plan and those magnificent arch views will be maximized, though what form all that will take is still undecided. unfortunately, however, little can be done about the maze-like plan of the upper floors, nor will the building be reskinned.
that said, the signs have all been switched out now, and even in these early stages there have been some cosmetic changes in the lobby...new planters and greenery are the most noticible change.
that said, the signs have all been switched out now, and even in these early stages there have been some cosmetic changes in the lobby...new planters and greenery are the most noticible change.
^When you say 'retail open to the street', does that include Memorial Drive? Is that even possible? I assume that is all basement/mechanical on that side of the building, and it obviously wouldn't be on the lobby floor.
I doubt there will be retail on Memorial Drive.
The Memorial/Chestnut corner of the building is the parking garage entrance/exit.
The Memorial/Chestnut corner of the building is the parking garage entrance/exit.
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Competition is fueling more than $100 million in hotel renovations this winter.
The largest is the $63 million renovation of the 910-room Hyatt Regency St. Louis Riverfront, formerly the Adam’s Mark Hotel. Meanwhile, the 301-room Ritz-Carlton in Clayton is moving forward on a $12 million renovation that had been delayed a year...
Brian Morris, director of sales and marketing with Hyatt, said his renovation includes bringing a Ruth’s Chris Steak House to replace the Faust’s Restaurant on the main level, and replacing the AJ’s nightclub with an upscale bar and an expanded fitness center.
http://stlouis.bizjournals.com/stlouis/ ... tory3.html
The largest is the $63 million renovation of the 910-room Hyatt Regency St. Louis Riverfront, formerly the Adam’s Mark Hotel. Meanwhile, the 301-room Ritz-Carlton in Clayton is moving forward on a $12 million renovation that had been delayed a year...
Brian Morris, director of sales and marketing with Hyatt, said his renovation includes bringing a Ruth’s Chris Steak House to replace the Faust’s Restaurant on the main level, and replacing the AJ’s nightclub with an upscale bar and an expanded fitness center.
http://stlouis.bizjournals.com/stlouis/ ... tory3.html
Here are a few updates for the Hyatt Regency St. Louis Riverfront renovations I've noticed:
The new Starbuck's at the Hyatt has been open for a couple weeks now. It seemed to be extremely busy this past weekend when I walked through to take a look.
The St. Louis Brew House restaurant has been open at the hotel for a few weeks, too.
And per the Ruth's Chris website, their restaurant opens on June 29th.
I think another restaurant is being built there as well.
The new Starbuck's at the Hyatt has been open for a couple weeks now. It seemed to be extremely busy this past weekend when I walked through to take a look.
The St. Louis Brew House restaurant has been open at the hotel for a few weeks, too.
And per the Ruth's Chris website, their restaurant opens on June 29th.
I think another restaurant is being built there as well.
^
Checked out Brewhouse last night. It looks nice and the bar is comfortable. They have a decent beer selection and a large menu.
Tons of plasma's. Definitely a good place to watch a game.
The other restaurant you were talking about is going to be called Red. It should be open in July.
The Starbucks in there is huge. They usually have free copies of USA Today and Post-Dispatch available.
All in all, a big improvement compared to the old Adams Mark.
Checked out Brewhouse last night. It looks nice and the bar is comfortable. They have a decent beer selection and a large menu.
Tons of plasma's. Definitely a good place to watch a game.
The other restaurant you were talking about is going to be called Red. It should be open in July.
The Starbucks in there is huge. They usually have free copies of USA Today and Post-Dispatch available.
All in all, a big improvement compared to the old Adams Mark.
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Here is a link to some nice pictures from Hyatt that they also put on Flickr, apparently. Includes some nice downtown shots.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/hyattregen ... iverfront/
Here is one of them.
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/hyattregen ... iverfront/
Here is one of them.
It is hard to believe this use to be Adam's Mark. The place looks fantastic inside and out. The new interior of the grand lobby is very contemporary - from the new chandeliers (modern / contemp) to the new bar/lighting, Ruth Chris, Starbucks... yadda yadda - the place is just an entire new hotel. Check it out - it is an amazing transformation!
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I need to get over there to check it out. The Adam's Mark was so dated, I'm sure the improvements make a big difference.
I wish the Hyatt would install spot lights on those blank brick walls to light the eastern facade (kind of like Pointe 400 does) - it would really make the building look great at night.
I wish the Hyatt would install spot lights on those blank brick walls to light the eastern facade (kind of like Pointe 400 does) - it would really make the building look great at night.
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DeBaliviere wrote:I need to get over there to check it out. The Adam's Mark was so dated, I'm sure the improvements make a big difference.
I wish the Hyatt would install spot lights on those blank brick walls to light the eastern facade (kind of like Pointe 400 does) - it would really make the building look great at night.
That would be nice. The last time I was on Memorial Drive (a few days ago) the banner for the Sheryl Crow concert was still there. I don't know if banners like that are the answer, but something should be done to liven up the bland facade, especially since the extensive improvements inside have added some much needed life to the place.