Washington Marriott Capitol Hill | Washington, D.C.

The Washington Marriott Capitol Hill welcomed guests in January 2023, standing between Washington DC’s iconic Capitol Hill and emerging NoMa neighborhoods. Located within walking distance of the US Capitol, Union Station, and the bustling Union Market neighborhood, the hotel is a true urban retreat. Situated within the newly developed NoMa Center, the hotel sits adjacent to 40,000 square feet of new retail and restaurants.

The luxurious hotel delivers inspired hospitality in a striking setting with monumental views, expansive ballroom and creative meeting spaces, two food and drink concepts, and a spectacular rooftop restaurant overlooking the DC skyline.

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The Quoin | Wilmington DE

Wilmington’s first luxury boutique hotel features 24-rooms with a 75-seat Fireplace Cafe & Lounge, 155-seat ground floor restaurant, a lower-level cocktail lounge, and Wilmington’s first rooftop bar. The historic spot at 519 Market Street is a two-story Victorian Romanesque brownstone designed in the 1800s by acclaimed Philadelphia architect Frank Furness, who designed dozens of buildings in the area during the 19th and 20th centuries.

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Basement cocktail lounge, Simmer Down, featured in March 2024 issue of Bon Appetit

Le Cavalier at The Green Room | Wilmington, DE

After over 100 years serving the Wilmington community, the HOTEL DU PONT’s revered Green Room restaurant has been redesigned and re-conceptualized into a French brasserie. Le Cavalier at the Green Room is a bustling and progressive French brasserie open for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch seven days a week, 365 days a year. 

Known for ornate design elements from the fumed oak paneling, to the coffered oak-beamed ceiling, gold chandeliers, richly textured draperies, and Italian mosaics, the Green Room is celebrated for bringing the elegance and grandeur of the Gilded Age into the 21st century.

The restaurant, designed by Stokes Architecture & Design, boasts 125 seats with an intimate 14 seat bar, a private dining room and seasonal outdoor patio seating on Rodney Square. Director of Design, Lance Saunders, has thoughtfully updated the space to create a more lively atmosphere while celebrating the room’s elegant bones.

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Virgin Hotels | Nashville, TN

Conveniently situated at the helm of Nashville’s historic Music Row neighborhood at 1 Music Square W, Virgin Hotels Nashville delivers a one-of-a-kind hotel experience with 262 Chambers, including Grand Chamber Suites, plus multiple dining and drinking outlets including The Pool Club, a rooftop restaurant and bar, Commons Club, the brand’s flagship restaurant, bar and lounge and Funny Library Coffee Shop.

Ranging from 291 to 592-square feet, all Chambers (rooms) are designed to consist of two distinct spaces separated by a barn-style sliding door, complete with a peephole, ideal for working, recharging, wellness and an overall better contactless experience.

Leading interior design firm, MARKZEFF, designed the property to be modern yet comfortable with playful elements incorporated throughout. Drawing inspiration from the Nashville region, design details are represented through the use of intricate brick, roughhewn timber, sumptuous furnishings and refined industrial elements. Nashville’s rich history largely influenced the spaces, while artwork and custom furniture play a key role to create a delightful and memorable experience. Guests can find subtle nods to Nashville throughout the design like in the meeting spaces where the carpets are a modern interpretation of vintage quilts one might find in the area. More noticeably, music is celebrated from the moment patrons enter the hotel. A showstopping Music City Ensemble installation, designed by John Peralta, features a 12-piece ensemble of country music instruments – provided by some of the top manufacturers including A&F Drum Co, Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, Eastwood Guitars – floating weightlessly from the ceiling of the hotel lobby to welcome guests.

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Fairfield Inn & Suites | New York City, NY

The Fairfield Inn and Suites New York Midtown Manhattan hotel offers guests a true Big Apple experience from a convenient location near Penn Station and Madison Square Garden. Guests at the 239-room hotel can enjoy spacious rooms and suites, plush Marriott bedding, in-suite amenities, and south-facing views of the New York skyline. Features include the Skyline Rooftop Bar & Lounge looking over Madison Square Garden, the 24-hour fitness center, and a 24-hour business center. Christina River Exchange worked with Schaefer Construction Management and Baskervill Design to complete the renovation of this 23-story hotel.

The Beatrice | Providence, RI

The Beatrice is a 47-room boutique hotel that offers a glimpse of history in the rehabilitated 1887 Exchange Bank Building in Downtown Providence, Rhode Island. The lobby is set in an atrium space formed by the connection to adjacent office building and highlights Providence’s historic beauty while introducing modern design elements. A street-level restaurant engages the lobby and activates the arrival experience. The guestrooms comfortable tailored quarters overlook the city’s Financial District. CRE was the third-party procurement partner for this project.

The Westin | National Harbor, MD

Located in National Harbor on the Potomac River, this 195-room hotel offers panoramic views of the Nation’s Capital and a number of restorative comforts to achieve well-being. With a heated indoor pool and whirlpool, a 24-hour fitness studio, “Heavenly” beds and bathrooms, this hotel fosters balance and harmony with the world around. The Westin also has 1,860 sq. feet of functional meeting space ideal for business meetings and social events. CRE provided procurement services for the guestrooms and common areas refresh at The Westin. Read more about the renovation on Business Traveller.

ARC THE.HOTEL | Washington, D.C.

ARC THE.HOTEL, formerly George Washington University Inn, D.C.’s newest boutique hotel destination, seamlessly bridges timeless tradition and modern luxuries, standing as a neighborhood pillar deeply rooted in community. With spacious guest rooms that offer functionality and comfort, ARC embraces the latest technology and illustrates a renewed vision of artful service. CRE is happy to have been the procurement partner for the transformation of this beloved hotel.