713 To 214 7 Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Has Starwood issued a press release regarding the W Houston yet? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tierwestah 9 Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Has Starwood issued a press release regarding the W Houston yet?No. A recent article stated they're still trying to seal the deal on the property. So no official announcements have been made yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Porchman 129 Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 They've already announced the Aloft will be in the Galleria area, just west of the Galleria at 5433 Westheimer.From the HBJ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
houston-development 10 Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 i didnt know where else to put this and not worth creating a new thread..haidar, owner of highland village, is no longer planning to put a hotel where the gap (nw corner of westheimer and drexel) use to be.he plans to demolish the entire building where harold powell is and replace it with 60,000 sq of retail. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Montrose1100 4248 Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Nice location, if it is where I think its going. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChannelTwoNews 3105 Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 (edited) I'm trying to find the Westcreek/River Oaks District thread, but since this is part of the project...It will be 34 Stories.Gensler of Santa Monica is the design architect, BOKA Powell is the architect of record.If I'm not mistaken, groundbreaking for the entire project is slated for this July.Not early April fool's or anything. Just a head's up. Edited March 28, 2008 by ChannelTwoNews Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jasonhino 1 Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 I'm trying to find the Westcreek/River Oaks District thread, but since this is part of the project...It will be 34 Stories.Gensler of Santa Monica is the design architect, BOKA Powell is the architect of record.If I'm not mistaken, groundbreaking for the entire project is slated for this July.Not early April fool's or anything. Just a head's up.Where did you hear this? Do you have any other information? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jayshoota 13 Posted March 28, 2008 Share Posted March 28, 2008 (edited) This should take care of the HAIF slowdown for a few days....lol.I like a lot a Gensler's work so hopefully this will be great.(Hotel and residences at L.A. Live, STCL library and courtroom, United Way building off of Washington Ave. to give you an idea) Edited March 28, 2008 by jayshoota Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dalparadise 8 Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 I really wish there were some way to justify a Downtown location for W. While I agree their demographics suggest Uptown, the net result of locating there will most likely be at the expense of Hotel Derek, which is getting a bit long in the tooth, anyway. In a wildly competitive market, as I hope perhaps W will help generate, yeah -- Derek has a good chance of feeding off W when W is at capacity. That would be great for all concerned. Going head-to-head under capacity, however, Derek doesn't stand a chance. They may need to re-concept and offer lower rates to compete.It remains to be seen how a W in Uptown will affect some of the older, established properties like The Houstonian or JW Marriott and if they will merely be taking from their own client base at St. Regis or the two Westin properties in The Galleria.Don't get me wrong -- it's cool to have this growing and vibrant hotel district. That's how it's done in many cities that draw lots of tourists. But, seeing as how we don't do so well in the tourism department, I worry that the W will hurt properties like Derek and even their own Westin Oaks and Westin Galleria (who aren't really in the same price point, but are "competitors" nonetheless), where they could be carving out an exciting new niche in Downtown.What do you guys think? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trae 229 Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Add the possible Ritz to that, too. I think a W Downtown would be better than one Uptown to maybe spread out the rooms a bit. The Ritz is best in Uptown. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
citykid09 258 Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Add the possible Ritz to that, too. I think a W Downtown would be better than one Uptown to maybe spread out the rooms a bit. The Ritz is best in Uptown.I would think the opposite. W Uptown, and Ritz Downtown. Ritz downtown because Ritz being an older more well known brand is more similar to downtown, and the W being the newer more up and coming hotel relates more to what uptown is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NewMND 13 Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 I agree with citykid, Ritz seems more like a downtown hotel. But it doesn't really matter, seeing as it and the W are both likely going with Uptown. Hopefully downtown will see something like a Mandarin, Shangri-La, Penisula, or anything along those lines.And with the Ritz, I hope it gets built at that rumored 66 stories. I'm afraid this whole credit/mortage/whatever crisis will severely shrink the Ritz. On the other hand, prices should be cheaper for all those rich South Americans and Middle Easterners. They could buy condos in the Ritz or whatever just for storage. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trae 229 Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 The W would bring some trendy stuff to Downtown. I think DT should aim for a Mandarin, Peninsula, and Shangri-La. It also isn't out of the question to have two Ritz' or two W's. Atlanta has four W's, so Houston could support two. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Metro Matt 5 Posted March 29, 2008 Share Posted March 29, 2008 Although not associated with the "W" Hotel in any way, form, or fashion, will Houston's "W" have the trendy Ghostbar like the ones in Vegas & Dallas? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BigSky 8 Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 I think DT, will land the hotel, but people are going to wait and see what happens with the One Park Place location next to Discovery Green Park. With the addition of 3 new office buildings in DT Houston, I believe that you will see a major corporation relocating to DT Houston and with that, you will see that DT being a stronger location for a W Hotel or Ritz. With the addition of a possible 2nd Convention Hotel to DT, the HP, Park and the ability to have people in a walkable area, they are waiting for DT otherwise they would have chosen BLVD Place or something in the Galleria area a long time ago. Nothing has changed about the Galleria structurally or dynaically within the last few years that would attract a W Hotel in my opinion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trae 229 Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 The W is going into the Oaks District if you didn't know, and Ritz is rumored for BLVD Place. I don't think it is out of the question for there to be another W in Downtown though. Houston could support two (hell, if Atlanta can support four W's and 2 Ritz hotels). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jc281 4 Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 That should be Houston's new motto "if Atlanta can do it, so can we!" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ENGcons 10 Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 The W is going in at the Westcreek Apt complex after it gets torn down. The Ritz, if they ever finalize their design, 2 towers or 1, and get their financing organized they will put it at San Felipe and Post Oak. These are not secrets. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GovernorAggie 22 Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 (edited) That should be Houston's new motto "if Atlanta can do it, so can we!"Unless Atlanta's economy is much stronger than Houston's (which is may be in some ways--I have no idea). Even if it isn't, IMO, Atlanta has such primacy over the Southeast that it wouldn't surprise me if Atlanta always had more developments that would be viewed questionably in Houston. I think that in the national scheme of things, Houston will play second to Dallas in the Southwest for the foreseeable future, whereas Atlanta is still basically the heart of the region in a chunk of the country that's south of D.C. and east of Texas--and will only pull further ahead despite Charlotte's and Miami's advances.Please note that this is the opinion of a geographer and not an economist or statistician, thus I have no studies or databases or research projects to back this up.So just because Atlanta (or Philadelphia or Austin or Nashville or Oklahoma City for that matter) does something, it doesn't mean that Houston can. Edited March 31, 2008 by GovernorAggie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jesuishouston 0 Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Unless Atlanta's economy is much stronger than Houston's (which is may be in some ways--I have no idea). Even if it isn't, IMO, Atlanta has such primacy over the Southeast that it wouldn't surprise me if Atlanta always had more developments that would be viewed questionably in Houston. I think that in the national scheme of things, Houston will play second to Dallas in the Southwest for the foreseeable future, whereas Atlanta is still basically the heart of the region in a chunk of the country that's south of D.C. and east of Texas--and will only pull further ahead despite Charlotte's and Miami's advances.Please note that this is the opinion of a geographer and not an economist or statistician, thus I have no studies or databases or research projects to back this up.So just because Atlanta (or Philadelphia or Austin or Nashville or Oklahoma City for that matter) does something, it doesn't mean that Houston can.Come on guys, basing a city's importance on hotel chains?! Atlanta has two Ritz Carltons and two Ws because Starwood Hotels is based in Atlanta, simple as that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lockmat 2413 Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 (edited) Come on guys, basing a city's importance on hotel chains?! Atlanta has two Ritz Carltons and two Ws because Starwood Hotels is based in Atlanta, simple as that.Wikipedia and their site says it's White Plains, NY. Unless it changed? Edited March 31, 2008 by lockmat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Houston19514 5362 Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Come on guys, basing a city's importance on hotel chains?! Atlanta has two Ritz Carltons and two Ws because Starwood Hotels is based in Atlanta, simple as that.Lockmat is correct. Starwood is not based in Atlanta. In addition to that flaw, Ritz Carlton is not related to Starwood. Ritz Carlton is owned by Marriott (although I believe the Ritz Carlton division of Marriott is based in Atlanta) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trae 229 Posted March 31, 2008 Share Posted March 31, 2008 Come on guys, basing a city's importance on hotel chains?! Atlanta has two Ritz Carltons and two Ws because Starwood Hotels is based in Atlanta, simple as that.Atlanta has two Ritz and four W's. Starwood also is not located in Atlanta. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TXLove 0 Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Come on guys, basing a city's importance on hotel chains?! Atlanta has two Ritz Carltons and two Ws because Starwood Hotels is based in Atlanta, simple as that.IHG is headquarted in Atlanta (Intercontinental, Crown Plaza, Holiday Inn, ect) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Houston19514 5362 Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 IHG is headquarted in Atlanta (Intercontinental, Crown Plaza, Holiday Inn, ect)That is actually just their "Americas" office. Their HQ is in the UK. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RedScare 1669 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 Come on guys, basing a city's importance on hotel chains?!Welcome to the perverted thought process that is HAIF. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roadrunner 49 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I really hope this "Oaks District" (or whatever it's called) project makes it. With all of the other mixed use projects stalling to break ground, this looks like the most ambitious one that will make the biggest impact. I'm getting skeptical about Regent Square. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
swtsig 3012 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I really hope this "Oaks District" (or whatever it's called) project makes it. With all of the other mixed use projects stalling to break ground, this looks like the most ambitious one that will make the biggest impact. I'm getting skeptical about Regent Square.i'm hearing that there's been some delays at BLVD Place as well.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roadrunner 49 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 i'm hearing that there's been some delays at BLVD Place as well....Not surprised. As healthy as the Houston economy is relative to the rest of the country, it still matters if the financing is there or not. Unfortunately, I don't think these projects are locally financed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trae 229 Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 (edited) BLVD Place is under construction right?I think Regent Square will happen. It is one of those projects that goes through in phases, and not all at once like BLVD Place or Oaks District. That, and it is aiming for a more mixed crowd and not all upscale. Edited April 16, 2008 by Trae Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jasonhino 1 Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 i know this is a change of subject, but today i was driving past the space where the aloft hotel is going to be and on the wall marketing signs it says that it will also be a mixed used development with phone numbers to get in touch with retail and office leasing information. Does anyone know anything about this? I thought it was only goign to be the hotel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
H-Town Man 5425 Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 I think that in the national scheme of things, Houston will play second to Dallas in the Southwest for the foreseeable future,delete post, ban userWe don't think like that around here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ENGcons 10 Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 I saw a logistics plan on this project the other day and all I can say is wow. This is going to be a mega construction site. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ethanra 3 Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 I saw a logistics plan on this project the other day and all I can say is wow. This is going to be a mega construction site.Sounds exciting........Can you say approx. when it is suppose to break ground? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
houston-development 10 Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 (edited) Sounds exciting........Can you say approx. when it is suppose to break ground?as i mentioned before somewhere in this thread, they were planning on an october groundbreaking.hopefully thats still the case...edited because above quote was all screwy and had me quoting eng. Edited April 25, 2008 by houston-development Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Great Hizzy! 39 Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 as i mentioned before somewhere in this thread, they were planning on an october groundbreaking.hopefully thats still the case...edited because above quote was all screwy and had me quoting eng.Hey, you know how it is. October is just around the corner and somebody here is certainly going to hold you to that estimate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roadrunner 49 Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Hey, you know how it is. October is just around the corner and somebody here is certainly going to hold you to that estimate. If they just get this thing going before the end of the year I will be very happy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
713 To 214 7 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 Has Starwood issued a press release regarding the W Houston yet?I repeat my question. Do people here actually think that Starwood is going to build a W hotel without issuing a press release, or are some posters really just fooling themselves, and others, who don't know any better? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trae 229 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I repeat my question. Do people here actually think that Starwood is going to build a W hotel without issuing a press release, or are some posters really just fooling themselves, and others, who don't know any better?The W is opening in Houston. No way the developer would have the W sign and stuff in the renderings. There was a Chronicle article on this development, too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ENGcons 10 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I think the ground breaking is being moved to January. Of course in a nervous economy this project could get scrapped, but I have not heard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
capnmcbarnacle 101 Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 I think the ground breaking is being moved to January. Of course in a nervous economy this project could get scrapped, but I have not heard.Cue the hysteria... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BuilderGeek 3 Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Hi all...can anyone share who the developer of the W Hotel project is going to be? I know Starwood for the hotel operations but the building and residences are usually built by/with a partner?Thanks in advance for any help! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
midtownuser 2 Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 this is gonna be an aloft hotelhttp://www.starwoodhotels.com/alofthotels/index.htmlopening in houston, tx oct 1, 2009 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roadrunner 49 Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 this is gonna be an aloft hotelhttp://www.starwoodhotels.com/alofthotels/index.htmlopening in houston, tx oct 1, 2009The Aloft is actually already under construction and is just outside the loop on Westheimer. What most people are discussing in this thread is the ambitious Oaks District proposal, which has renderings that include a W Hotel. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Urbannizer 45858 Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Anything new on the Oaks District developement? It was suppose to break ground in January right?I think this is the latest rendering.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lockmat 2413 Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Anything new on the Oaks District developement? It was suppose to break ground in January right?I think this is the latest rendering.... Not sure...I'm searching CBREs website and not finding any listings for it just yet... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Urbannizer 45858 Posted February 8, 2009 Share Posted February 8, 2009 Not sure...I'm searching CBREs website and not finding any listings for it just yet...I've read post on SSP saying that the WestCreek apartments will be cleared in October an groundbreaking was supposed to be in January. (I don't know if they broked ground yet.) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
citykid09 258 Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Anything new on the Oaks District developement? It was suppose to break ground in January right?I think this is the latest rendering....Probably put on hold a.k.a. canceled, and the excuse will be the economy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trae 229 Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 (edited) Probably put on hold a.k.a. canceled, and the excuse will be the economy.Same s***, different day (from you). Edited February 9, 2009 by Trae Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lockmat 2413 Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 (edited) I've been told by a reliable little bird that it is on hold indefinitely.But for what it's worth...Oliver McMillan still has it on their website and the company leasing the retail still has it listed in their current projects. But then again, CBRE still has High Street listed and that company doing Hardy Yards does too, muahahaha, lol! Edited February 9, 2009 by lockmat Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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