The Standard Downtown LAOriginally constructed as the headquarters of Superior Oil, The Standard, Downtown LA is Mid-CenturyCalifornia architecture par excellence. Smack-dab in the center of booming Downtown Los Angeles, the 207-room hotel features massive guest rooms, a rooftop pool and bar with stunning panoramic views of LA, a rooftop beer garden serving traditional German food and beer, a stellar 24-hour restaurant, and the full-service Ping-Pong club SPiN Standard. There is also a quarry’s worth of marble on the façade and covering the lobby, which is, well, very impressive.

It has been an honor to launch the latest addition to the incredible Meritage Collection family of properties. From concrete and steel to what is now a world class resort and the epitome of SoCal chic and Laid Back Luxury...GET LOST INTO THE BLUE.WELCOME TO PASÉA HOTEL & SPA. Perched at the edge of the world’s largest ocean sits a brand new property so spectacular, it’s no wonder the iconic surfing lifestyle was established right here. Steps from the Huntington Beach Pier, brilliant sunrises give way to the promise of a new day, and golden coastlines with their impending swells beckon surfers, visitors and locals alike.Regardless of where we are from, we all dream of the ocean, and the Paséa Hotel & Spa provides everything one could ask for under the Southern California sun…the very best in coastal living for foodies, families and the modern nomad. We promise to always have lunch packed and ready to go, Wi-Fi by the pool, and your surf instructors are waiting at the touch of a button.In Spanish, “pasea” means to take a stroll. It is the combination of the words “Pacific” and “Sea” and evokes the feeling of a slow and steady pace. A modern oasis with an unrivaled sense of clean coastal style and a comfort our guests can experience with sand between their toes. Check in and get lost into the blue…250 spacious guest rooms and suites, all with ocean viewsBalinese-inspired spa with both indoor and outdoor treatment areasExpansive custom designed outdoor courtyard with wood decks, cabanas, two pools and a jacuzziSignature restaurant with display exhibition cooking and floor-to-ceiling views through warehouse glass into the entire kitchen, and a wood-fired inferno centerpieceRooftop deck and bar overlooking the Pacific Ocean with exceptional views of Huntington Beach and stunning sunsetsSpacious outdoor dining patio overlooking the oceanBlend Café serving fresh coffee, pastries, sandwiches, and early-evening wine by the glass

A dynamic lifestyle design for the Wellness Minded traveler...In addition to our two Manhattan new-build properties, we finally announced our first two conversions to open Q1 of 2014. Norwalk, CT and Rockville, MD. Attached are just a few (cut and paste into browser) links to coverage:http://www.hotelbusiness.com/links/news/news.php?ID=45461http://www.bizjournals.com/washington/blog/top-shelf/2013/08/rockville-to-get-one-of-first-even.htmlhttp://www.foxbusiness.com/industries/2013/08/06/ihg-to-stake-first-even-hotels-near-dozens-corporate-headquarters/http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/news/2013/08/06/ihg-announces-two-more-even-hotels.html