Hotel Happenings
Check out these fabulous new hotels across the country, all opening this month.
THE HOTEL IVY
| HOTEL: | MINNEAPOLIS THE HOTEL IVY 201 S 11th St (www.luxurycollection.com; 612-746-4600) Opening: Feb. |
| ROOMS: | 136 |
| EAT/DRINK: | The casual and relaxed Porter & Frye offers traditional American classics from prime meats to fresh fish. |
| FEATURES: | Guestrooms have 10-foot ceilings and are outfitted with wireless internet and fine Italian linens. Book a spa treatment at the 17,000-square-foot Ivy Spa Club, which also features a fitness facility. |
| ATTRACTIONS: | Orchestra Hall and the 500,000-square-foot Minneapolis Convention Center are next door; the Nicollet Mall area is three blocks away. |
| HOTEL: | CHICAGO HOTEL SAX 333 N DEARBORN ST ( www.hotelsaxchicago.com; 877-569-3742) Opening: Feb. 27 |
| ROOMS: | 353 |
| EAT/DRINK: | Smith & Wollensky steakhouse, Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse (named after the legendary Cubs announcer) and Bin 36 (offering casual American cuisine) are a walk away. The hotel’s upscale nightspot, Crimson Lounge, opens in July. |
| FEATURES: | Room décor combines classic and modern, with snakeskin wingback chairs and mirrored tables. Amenities include 42-inch flat-screen TVs, complimentary wireless internet and MP3 player docking stations. |
| ATTRACTIONS: | The hotel is adjacent to live music venue House of Blues and steps away from 10 Pin Bowling Lounge. Also nearby: Magnificent Mile and the Chicago River. |
| HOTEL: | ATLANTA W ATLANTA MIDTOWN 188 14TH ST NE (www.whotels.com; 404-892-6000) Opening: Feb. 12 |
| ROOMS: | 466 |
| EAT/DRINK: | Dine at Jean Georges’ Spice Market, and enjoy libations at Whiskey Park or the chic Living Room hotel lobby bar. |
| FEATURES: | Like all W properties, this one boasts signature W beds, 32-inch flat-screen TVs, a WET pool and SWEAT fitness center, Bliss spa and more. |
| ATTRACTIONS: | A variety of nightclubs, restaurants and museums are nearby, and Piedmont Park and the Atlanta Botanical Garden are less than a mile away. |
| HOTEL: | SAN FRANCISCO |
| ROOMS: | 550 |
| EAT/DRINK: | The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and specializes in contemporary Californian fare. |
| FEATURES: | Preferred customers can take advantage of the Club InterContinental lounge, which offers food and drinks throughout the day. The hotel also has a 10-room spa, indoor swimming pool and fitness center. |
| ATTRACTIONS: | It’s walking distance from Union Square and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. |