hindesky Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Is the lobby still going to be on the top level? 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 ANNOUNCING HOTEL ALESSANDRA She arrives Summer 2017 Valencia Group welcomes a new luxury downtown Houston hotel to our ever-growing portfolio of award-winning hotels, Hotel Alessandra. Once again, Midway and Valencia Group partner on their first hotel since the resounding success of Hotel Sorella CITYCENTRE. Alessandra is the eldest of her European sister brands, Valencia and Sorella. She is more fluent, well-traveled and distinctly more glamorous than her younger sisters. Guests will immediately be drawn to her sense of style and sensuality. Plans reveal a sleek and contemporary exterior coupled with sophisticated and luxurious finishes that will emphasize Hotel Alessandra’s beautiful simplicity interwoven with a sense of timelessness and sophistication. Located at GreenStreet in downtown Houston, our newest hotel will transform this urban area into a vibrant and well–rounded environment. We cordially invite you to join us in welcoming one of the best Houston hotel locations for business travel, groups, meetings and weddings. Slated to debut in the summer of 2017, at GreenStreet, this 20 story sky-rise hotel will be amid shopping and entertainment including House of Blues and III Forks Steakhouse and conveniently located just steps away from prominent downtown destinations such as the George R. Brown Convention Center, Toyota Center, and Discovery Green. Whether for leisure or business travel, this new hotel will prove ideal. Inspired by Houston’s towering skyscrapers and GreenStreet’s modern themes, Hotel Alessandra will feature 223 elegantly appointed rooms and suites with oversized bathrooms and private balconies. The interior design will reflect a strong vertical design and an overall minimalist approach to décor. An appreciation of height, space and natural light will also be apparent throughout the hotel from the soaring ceilings in the lobby to the beautiful, luxurious décor of its suites and guest rooms. The lobby, lounge, and hotel restaurant will be on the second floor. Designer Lauren Rottet, Founder for Rottet Studio says “Alessandra transplants old world sophistication to blend seamlessly with Southern charm, sophistication, and a business savvy mindset.” Additional amenities will include meeting spaces and a ballroom on the third floor, a spa, pool and fitness center on the fifth floor. Guests will enjoy comfort, sophistication, and an experience complete with lavish indoor and outdoor spaces with elegant design features throughout the hotel. Hotel Alessandra will combine comfort, elegance and the cultural influence of European lifestyle with the pioneering spirit of the Texas wildcatter to create a uniquely Houston Hotel. San Francisco-based Gensler is the design architect, and Houston-based Rottet Studios is the interior architect. ^^^ @hindesky here you go my pal...... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swtsig Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 this thing looks hideous. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 (edited) 5 minutes ago, swtsig said: this thing looks hideous. ^^^ @swtsig ok, i get what you are saying here. in fact, i'm still laughing! however, i really really really do believe that the MIDWAY COS vs VALENCIA GROUP shall perform any and all to turn this project into a 5***** masterpiece. just take a good look at their HOTEL SORELLA property. it's not a ringing endorsement of pure beauty. however, it's all of the added accoutrements and special touches / amenities that have made this 5***** development a sure winner. not to mention my pal, HOTEL ALESSANDRA, is supposed to be their most mature and elegant property of all the others combined. therefore, i cannot wait to start seeing the sun beaming from behind the clouds on this particular project..... Edited September 26, 2016 by monarch 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UtterlyUrban Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 7 hours ago, monarch said: ANNOUNCING HOTEL ALESSANDRA She arrives Summer 2017 Valencia Group welcomes a new luxury downtown Houston hotel to our ever-growing portfolio of award-winning hotels, Hotel Alessandra. Once again, Midway and Valencia Group partner on their first hotel since the resounding success of Hotel Sorella CITYCENTRE. Alessandra is the eldest of her European sister brands, Valencia and Sorella. She is more fluent, well-traveled and distinctly more glamorous than her younger sisters. Guests will immediately be drawn to her sense of style and sensuality. Plans reveal a sleek and contemporary exterior coupled with sophisticated and luxurious finishes that will emphasize Hotel Alessandra’s beautiful simplicity interwoven with a sense of timelessness and sophistication. Located at GreenStreet in downtown Houston, our newest hotel will transform this urban area into a vibrant and well–rounded environment. We cordially invite you to join us in welcoming one of the best Houston hotel locations for business travel, groups, meetings and weddings. Slated to debut in the summer of 2017, at GreenStreet, this 20 story sky-rise hotel will be amid shopping and entertainment including House of Blues and III Forks Steakhouse and conveniently located just steps away from prominent downtown destinations such as the George R. Brown Convention Center, Toyota Center, and Discovery Green. Whether for leisure or business travel, this new hotel will prove ideal. Inspired by Houston’s towering skyscrapers and GreenStreet’s modern themes, Hotel Alessandra will feature 223 elegantly appointed rooms and suites with oversized bathrooms and private balconies. The interior design will reflect a strong vertical design and an overall minimalist approach to décor. An appreciation of height, space and natural light will also be apparent throughout the hotel from the soaring ceilings in the lobby to the beautiful, luxurious décor of its suites and guest rooms. The lobby, lounge, and hotel restaurant will be on the second floor. Designer Lauren Rottet, Founder for Rottet Studio says “Alessandra transplants old world sophistication to blend seamlessly with Southern charm, sophistication, and a business savvy mindset.” Additional amenities will include meeting spaces and a ballroom on the third floor, a spa, pool and fitness center on the fifth floor. Guests will enjoy comfort, sophistication, and an experience complete with lavish indoor and outdoor spaces with elegant design features throughout the hotel. Hotel Alessandra will combine comfort, elegance and the cultural influence of European lifestyle with the pioneering spirit of the Texas wildcatter to create a uniquely Houston Hotel. San Francisco-based Gensler is the design architect, and Houston-based Rottet Studios is the interior architect. ^^^ @hindesky here you go my pal...... "Private balconies? " also, with the lobby and lobby bar on the second floor, what will gon on the first floor? "A uniquely Houston hotel". That is likely true, but it's not a compliment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigereye Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 (edited) NVM Edited September 27, 2016 by tigereye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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monarch Posted October 27, 2016 Share Posted October 27, 2016 ^^^ @BaderJFprops my pal. i was wondering just how this hotel was looking lately. thanks again... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmitch94 Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 I know the original render was beautiful but this is a great addition to our downtown. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 The ceilings in the lobby are very interesting. Hopefully these were not altered in later plans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 ^^^ @CrockpotandGravel props my pal for the gorgeous renders / concepts. however, should the interior design actually be developed according to these renders, then this hotel shall become the toast of texas. there is simply no other hospitality property within this huge state that could rival this interior design. MY GOD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 (edited) 35 minutes ago, monarch said: ^^^ @CrockpotandGravel props my pal for the gorgeous renders / concepts. however, should the interior design actually be developed according to these renders, then this hotel shall become the toast of texas. there is simply no other hospitality property within this huge state that could rival this interior design. MY GOD! I mean it's really nice, but the black stone, green couch, and wood remind me of Champions Forest in the 90's. edit: and to call it the finest in the state is a bit of a stretch... Edited October 28, 2016 by Montrose1100 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naviguessor Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 (edited) M1.1K - Monarch called it Texas Toast. And come on...we are kind of digging that bar. I am sure that you and I will pop some bubbles while sitting there. Edited October 28, 2016 by Naviguessor 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 (edited) 37 minutes ago, Montrose1100 said: I mean it's really nice, but the black stone, green couch, and wood remind me of Champions Forest in the 90's. edit: and to call it the finest in the state is a bit of a stretch... ^^^ did you really take a good and careful look at those highly unique renderings / concepts? please tell me what hospitality property within this great state of ours that shall incorporate such high-end state of the art luxury. please trust me my pal, TEXAS has some extremely high-end properties throughout, and i have seen many of them. however, i have not yet witnessed any that shall incorporate the kind of high-end UBER exotic luxury that is referenced upon those renderings that we have viewed within this cool thread. if you can hereby point some out, then please do so kind sir... Edited October 28, 2016 by monarch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 (edited) 2 hours ago, monarch said: ^^^ did you really take a good and careful look at those highly unique renderings / concepts? please tell me what hospitality property within this great state of ours that shall incorporate such high-end state of the art luxury. please trust me my pal, TEXAS has some extremely high-end properties throughout, and i have seen many of them. however, i have not yet witnessed any that shall incorporate the kind of high-end UBER exotic luxury that is referenced upon those renderings that we have viewed within this cool thread. if you can hereby point some out, then please do so kind sir... Edit: Forget it. I should know better than to discuss opinions with someone who thinks black marble and gold trim are high-end UBER exotic luxury. You'll probably explode when you see the ZaZa rooms. This hotel will make Houston rain diamonds and encourage Dallas St. to be paved in gold. You're right, sorry, carry on. Edited October 28, 2016 by Montrose1100 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted October 28, 2016 Share Posted October 28, 2016 1 hour ago, Montrose1100 said: Edit: Forget it. I should know better than to discuss opinions with someone who thinks black marble and gold trim are high-end UBER exotic luxury. You'll probably explode when you see the ZaZa rooms. This hotel will make Houston rain diamonds and encourage Dallas St. to be paved in gold. You're right, sorry, carry on. ^^^ you're a little late with the zaza analogy my pal... been there done that. please remember @Montrose1100 i work in the middle east. therefore, i have become privy to some of the most magnificent hotels in the world. dubai, cape town, sa, shanghai, taiwan, kuala lumpur, maylaysia, london, paris, italy, bali, and then some. please trust me when i say that i know my hotels. when i laid eyes upon certain elements within those renders / concepts, there were certain details that i had never seen before. should HOTEL ALESSANDRA proceed forward with that form of exotic UBER interior design, that hotel will be damn near a 6****** star... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sic'EmBears Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 5 hours ago, monarch said: please tell me what hospitality property within this great state of ours that shall incorporate such high-end state of the art luxury....if you can hereby point some out, then please do so kind sir... The Joule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 2 hours ago, Sic'EmBears said: The Joule. ^^^ magnificent dallas hospitality edifice. however, i could very easily equate THE JOULE with HOTEL SORRELA or even HOTEL GRANDUCA in houston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sic'EmBears Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 57 minutes ago, monarch said: ^^^ magnificent dallas hospitality edifice. however, i could very easily equate THE JOULE with HOTEL SORRELA or even HOTEL GRANDUCA in houston. Either you've never been to The Joule or you have some strong bias. Whichever it is, I'm excited to see how Alessandra turns out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 38 minutes ago, Sic'EmBears said: Either you've never been to The Joule or you have some strong bias. Whichever it is, I'm excited to see how Alessandra turns out. ^^^ should i ever decide to start adding "strong bias" to any hospitality property in this great world of ours, i can assure you that the FAIRMONT THE PALM DUBAI wins! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Monarch does love his palm trees. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post quietstorm Posted November 16, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted November 16, 2016 Nothing like the original rendering, but there is more glass than I assumed. 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonyhtown Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 I know the inside is what will count but this is so boring another typical looking building. glad is not tall enough just have it hiding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 On 10/28/2016 at 1:28 PM, Montrose1100 said: I mean it's really nice, but the black stone, green couch, and wood remind me of Champions Forest in the 90's. edit: and to call it the finest in the state is a bit of a stretch... That's hilarious, but I totally see the point. It does have that 1980s vibe going. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Hoar Construction will be closing the streets around the site for the tower crane removal this weekend. 6pm Fri to 5am Mon. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-Town Man Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 On 10/28/2016 at 1:28 PM, Montrose1100 said: I mean it's really nice, but the black stone, green couch, and wood remind me of Champions Forest in the 90's. edit: and to call it the finest in the state is a bit of a stretch... Or maybe that little condo tower across Cypress Creek? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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