Month: April 2014

Photo of guest room at Staybridge Suites in St Petersburg, Florida
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Staybridge Suites in St. Petersburg

April 29, 2014 TheRealPlaces Comments Off on Staybridge Suites in St. Petersburg

It’s been open for a few weeks, but the new Staybridge Suites in St. Petersburg, Florida is celebrating its Grand Opening on Thursday, May 1st. This “extended stay” hotel is across the street from “lovely” Tropicana Field. […]

Photo of guest room at The Line hotel in Los Angeles
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The Line in Los Angeles

April 28, 2014 TheRealPlaces Comments Off on The Line in Los Angeles

The Line Hotel in Los Angeles’ Koreatown is an extreme example of “minimalist” redesign, with lots of unadorned concrete. Visitors to this former Sheraton should be prepared for an overdose of “trendy”. […]

Photo of guest room at Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa
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Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa

April 23, 2014 TheRealPlaces Comments Off on Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa

What did it take to refurbish the guest rooms and public spaces at the Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort and Spa? 220,000 square feet of carpeting, 20,000 yards of drapery fabric and 3,000 gallons of paint. […]