Los Angeles's iconic Hotel Bel-Air to undergo major refurbishment (United States)
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Los Angeles's iconic Hotel Bel-Air to undergo major refurbishment (United States)
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Category: North America & West Indies / Carribean islands - United States - Industry economy
vRenovation / Addition
This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2009-08-05
Tim Lee, General Manager of one of the world’s most celebrated and famous hotels, the iconic Hotel Bel-Air announced today that they will be embarking upon a major refurbishment of the property beginning October 2009.
This extensive project will include the renovation of all 91 rooms and suites, the famous Champagne Bar and the hotel’s restaurant and private dining rooms. A significant part of the investment will be in technology to modernize bedrooms and the public spaces. Additionally, a further 12 villas will be developed within the hotel’s 12 acre grounds that are home to some of LA’s most beautiful and exotic gardens. The hotel which will close during the refurbishment project will also re-open with a new Spa that is already in the process of being built. The Spa will have 7 treatment rooms and 3 Junior Spa Suites.
Hotel Bel-Air is one of the world’s most legendary properties with a rich heritage. Over the years it has played host to the Hollywood elite and continues to be a favorite celebrity hideaway.
Interior designers, David Rockwell and Alexandra Champalimaud have been appointed to design the project. The renovation will be undertaken with the utmost sensitivity and great care will be taken to retain the intimate charm and character of Hotel Bel-Air.
General Manager, Tim Lee who will oversee the renovation, comments: “While it continues to rank as one of the top hotels in the world, the renovation project will revitalize it and bring it up to date. Our guests absolutely love this hotel, it is a home away from home for many and our vision for the newly renovated Hotel Bel-Air is to create somewhere that will enchant both local residents and international travelers alike”.
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