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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101 dupont place | Wilmington, DE

When it comes to attention to detail, the residences located at 101 dupont place will strike the perfect balance between style and functionality. Studios, 1, and 2 bedroom apartment homes will combine elevated architectural features with high-end finishes and fixtures. Original materials, like timeless marble and intricate crown molding, have been preserved and repurposed throughout the community to honor the rich heritage of this building. The brand new community, located within the iconic Dupont Building, opened in September 2020.

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Swedesford Park | Wayne, PA

The office park formerly known as Glenhardie Corporate Center has been reimagined by Buccini Pollin Group to meet the needs of the modern workforce. The 253,000 SF office campus includes new building facades, lobbies, bathrooms, and amenities for office tenants.

Makers Alley | Wilmington, DE

Located in the city of Wilmington, this 18th century building was transformed into Downtown Wilmington’s first ever restaurant/beer garden. Customers can play games such as giant Jenga, connect four, and board games, or cheer on their favorite sports team. Time slips away here, inside the day-lit vintage workshop bar and outside next to a classic Airstream trailer turned food truck.

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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.

Homewood Suites | Wilmington, DE

Known for their upscale atmosphere and spacious one & two-bedroom suites with a full kitchens & fridge, Homewood Suites Wilmington will offer free, hot breakfast daily, along with complimentary evening socials.

Located on the thriving Christiana Riverfront, Homewood Suites Wilmington takes advantage of the convenient location near the connection of the Riverfront with the Southbridge neighborhood. 

The hotel’s prime location directly on the Christina Riverwalk, offers guests close proximity to numerous restaurants, The Chase Center, businesses, an IMAX movie theatre and the downtown city business district.  The first-floor common level features amenities including a pantry gift shop, fitness center and meeting room.

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DE.CO Food Hall | Wilmington, DE

DE.CO is a 12,000 square-foot food hall in Wilmington, DE offering 250 guests a thoughtful selection of cuisines from the mid-Atlantic and around the world through eight innovative kitchens and a central atrium bar. DE.CO will serve as the first chef-driven food hall in the state of Delaware. DE.CO is located at 10th and Orange Streets within the historic Dupont Building, home to the Hotel du Pont.

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DoubleTree by Hilton | New York City, NY

Set in the Stone Street Historic District of lower Manhattan, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel New York City Financial District is a beautiful downtown hotel with magnificent views of Manhattan, Brooklyn and Ellis Island. Brand new guest rooms feature warm mahogany tones and rich colors. They are tastefully appointed with custom wall coverings, distinct furnishings and baths enhanced with contemporary features. CRE is proud to have offered FF&E procurement services for these newly updated guest rooms.

Virgin Hotels | New Orleans, LA

Virgin Hotels New Orleans is situated in the city’s Warehouse District. The new-build hotel features 225 chambers, the brand’s flagship space, Commons Club, a rooftop pool and lounge, gym, and dedicated meeting and event spaces. The hotel’s design concept is to create a unique and immersive experience for guests, mirroring the history, food and music in New Orleans.

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DoubleTree by Hilton | Wilmington, DE

Adjacent to Concord Mall in suburban Wilmington, just five miles north of downtown, the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Wilmington offers 244 modern rooms and suites, each featuring a comfortable king- or two queen-sized beds, 42-inch flat-screen television, refrigerator, a large work desk and ergonomic chair and complimentary WiFi. Just four miles north of the intersection of Interstate 95 and Route 202, the hotel is easily accessed from Philadelphia International Airport and a convenient to the picturesque Brandywine Valley.

For meetings and special events, the DoubleTree Wilmington hotel boasts 11,000 sq. ft. of dedicated space. The Concord Ballroom can accommodate up to 360 guests while smaller rooms, such as the Canterbury Ballroom, can be utilized for small meetings, conference breakout rooms, or intimate social events.  

Bardea | Wilmington, DE

Bardea is an innovative Italian restaurant that captures the energy of downtown Wilmington and brings the community together through food and drink. Chef Antimo DiMeo utilizes ingredients from local Delaware Valley farms and purveyors, and offers a diverse selection of inventive dishes that celebrate Italian cuisine through reimagined interpretations. In 2019, Bardea was a semifinalist for the James Beard Foundation Best New Restaurant Award.

Crowne Plaza | King of Prussia, PA

The Crowne Plaza Hotel Philadelphia – King of Prussia is the premier hotel in the King of Prussia area. Just 18 miles west of Philadelphia this hotel offers 226 beautifully appointed guest rooms featuring the Crowne Plaza Sleep Advantage bed and complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access. The Crowne Plaza Valley Forge boasts 23,000 sq. ft. of function space including two elegant ballrooms and a total of 18 meeting rooms, comprising the International Association of Conference Center approved Liberty Conference Center which features a 132-seat amphitheater, in-house audio/visual expertise and ample breakout rooms.

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.

Canopy at Pike & Rose | Rockville, MD

As the second Canopy by Hilton location in the United States, Canopy by Hilton Washington D.C. Bethesda North incorporates design staples of the Canopy by Hilton brand, including residential-style guestrooms with a locally interpreted Canopy above the bed and open closets.

The entrance of the 177-room hotel features two impressive design elements: a two-story, living moss wall that from a distance looks like a map of the area and a massive chandelier draped with opaque acrylic reproductions of pages from a 1933 National Geographic Magazine.

The feeling of the hotel lobby seating area is electric and eclectic. Its materials consist of velvet and leather, glass and wood. A combination of enveloping couches and hard surface chairs creates a comfortable cross between shabby chic and industrial. The lobby area also includes 48 colorful pop art portraits of other local notables

Floors throughout are high gloss, painted concrete with bright area rugs, and sliding barn doors define the bathroom in an homage to the area’s farming roots.

Canopy Hotel | Portland, OR

True to theme, Canopy by Hilton Portland Pearl District incorporates the revitalized industrial neighborhood and its indie boutiques, art galleries, microbreweries, and green spaces throughout the hotel, designed by locally based firm ZGF Architects and New York-based interior designer MARKZEFF.

The 153-room hotel features industrial finishes such as hot rolled steel metal beams, brick walls and concrete floors in parts of the lobby, café & reception area. The check-in desk, as well as other furniture pieces, are fabricated by local vendors. Throw pillows throughout the hotel feature fabric from Pendleton Woolen Mills, a sixth-generation family-owned Portland business.The guest rooms also feature an interpretation of a “canopy,” which extends over the front of the bed and is made of timber resembling the Oregon state tree, a Douglas Fir, creating a direct connection to the beauty and natural wonder of the Pacific Northwest.

Even the hotel’s exterior acts as a symbolic bridge between the Pearl District’s old and new structures, thoughtfully incorporating materials that reflect and complement the neighborhood’s past and future. The oiled bronze-inspired facade of the building – which is an art installation itself – changes its golden hue in synchronicity with the passing phases of daylight. Casement windows at street level allow activities in the hotel to carry out onto the sidewalks of Glisan Street, creating outdoor seating and an inviting setting for both guests and passersby.

The Renaissance Hotel | Philadelphia, PA

Renaissance Philadelphia Downtown is conveniently located across from the historic Independence Hall and National Park, providing excellent vantage point of the city’s attractions. This 152-room hotel underwent a guestroom refresh as well a total renovation of the ground floor including the addition of food and drink spaces, Chez Ben restaurant and M. Brown’s whisky bar. The Renaissance boasts over 4,000 square feet of meeting and event space.

The project, as well as designer, HVS was recognized in Boutique Design's article, Today's Urban Hotels are Designed to Acclimate Guests to the Locale, Not Create A Cocoon.

The Concord | Wilmington, DE

The former office park known as Concord Plaza has been reimagined to introduce a true walkable lifestyle to suburban Wilmington, Delaware by adding new shops and apartments along Silverside Road. The community features unparalleled amenities for residents, including a two-story fitness center, expansive outdoor courtyard with a pool, dog washing station, spa treatment room, clubhouse, and media lounge.

The National | Philadelphia, PA

The National combines the historic charm and classic finishes abundant in Old City Philadelphia with modern amenities and luxurious interiors. Studio, one bedroom and two bedroom apartment homes at The National feature exceptional finishes as well as dramatic views of both Center City and the Delaware River.

CRE happily handled the FF&E procurement for The National’s impressive amenity spaces, including a two-story club house, outdoor courtyard, and rooftop deck.