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Hospitality

We use a collaborative approach to understand a local community and then curate a project vision that aligns client goals and the brand personality of a hotel within that local environment. It’s storytelling through design to deliver a unique experience for every client and their guests.

  • AC Hotel by Marriott Naples 5th Avenue

A Coastal Resort-Inspired Oasis

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Hotel lobby lounge divided by a jade stone rectangle structure with cozy seating and coffee bar.

Explore Our Design Work

Catbird Hotel guest room with bed on wooden platform on matching wood mezzanine, couch, television and sink on lower level
  • Catbird Hotel

Hotel Service Meets Apartment Lifestyle

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Cascade Hotel, Tribute Portfolio and Aloft on the Plaza hotel lobby with abstracted water mural and blue and white walls
  • Cascade Hotel, Tribute Portfolio & aLoft on the Plaza

Relaxation at the Heart of Urban Life

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The Moxy Hotel in downtown Portland exterior view looking upwards from the ground at stone building with pink script sign
  • Moxy Portland Downtown

For Travelers Who Seek Local Experiences

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  • Thompson Hotel Denver

Lifestyle Hotel Anchors LoDo District

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close up view of exterior, glass tower with exposed steel, right. Covered patios with plants over brick center
white illuminated fireplace in corner room with round modern chandeliers and white couches overlooking city view
exterior view of entry with floor to ceiling windows, backlit Thompson Denver sign over double doors framed by brick columns
The Thompson Hotel Denver seen from corner with multitoned glass tower and stone facade on each side
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The Elizabeth Hotel, Autograph Collection lobby with white and orange seating, floor to ceiling windows, and crown molding
  • The Elizabeth Hotel, Autograph Collection

Ornament Amplifies the Guest Experience

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The JW Marriott Hotel and Mall of America illuminated at night. Sign lit on dark wall above double height windows
  • JW Marriott at Mall of America

Global Tourism Meets Modern Luxury

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Canopy by Hilton Minneapolis Mill District sign illuminated over door of brick building with black awnings over windows, adaptive reuse hotel
  • Canopy by Hilton Minneapolis Mill District

Historic Building Adapted for Hotel

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An eight-story hotel clad in wood battens, stone piers, and reflective paneling stands adjacent to a pond and flourishing landscape
  • Hilton Jacksonville Mayo Clinic​

Serene Oasis Retreat​

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The Summa Orlando Hotel and Mixed Use Tower seen from the front, the glass lined building curved to rounded entry
  • Summa Orlando Mixed-Use Tower

First Five-Star Hotel Coming to Orlando

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  • Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel

Distinctly Relevant Reinvention

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Lobby with white marble reception desk between Corinthian columns in front of geometric wood wall. Blue rug in front of desk

Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel today, after a three-year renovation and expansion, once again serves as a respite from the ordinary.

Seating area with arm chairs and table in front of white stone carved fireplace. Dark wood built in bookshelves beside window

Stepping inside the 100-year exterior, guests are immediately greeted in a residentially scaled ‘living room’ library.

Black and white diagonal striped floor in green window lined hallway. Seating area and arched mirrors at end of hall

Derived from its Second Renaissance Revival style, tactile details prosper amidst its several collective gathering spaces.

White room has circular couch with fountain in the center and recessed seating area with floor to ceiling window into hallway

The Palm Room, a modern tea service lounge, is an unexpected jewel replacing the lost outdoor courtyard – during its 1984 renovation for office use.

Seating area with arm chairs and round coffee tables and bar at back. Beige pillars below white ceiling with dark wood beams

Once a thriving upscale restaurant and legendary birthplace of the Schimmel Reuben sandwich, the new reinterpretation returns the namesake venue, Orleans Room, in a refreshed lens of modern sentiments.

White room with dark wood arch doors left. Marble counter, right, with blue stools. Small tables behind with arched mirrors

Petit Orleans’ bright and airy design, with comfortable mint-green seating and Parisian-style marble bistro tables, is understatedly refreshing.

Circular bar with large windows along wall above green velvet booth. Yellow leaved tree in back of bar extending into cut out

Classic elegance meets swanky contemporary here while pouring libations and cheers under a cottonwood tree.

Seating are with semicircle booths right, recessed booths left, tables and chairs center. Tile floor and curved ceiling right

The Committee is newly reinterpreted, introducing a modern steak forward venue with classic table side activations marking a return to the art of the Chophouse.

Bed with white comforter framed by wooden arch over bed frame with black and white tree mural. Bedside tables at each side

A “wow” moment headboard design, sparked by the original, is reinvented in a Parisian modernist approach using arched cerused light oak frame and a custom chinoiserie linen fabric.

Outdoor pool surrounded by lounge chairs. White 3 story building behind, with floor to ceiling 1st floor windows and pillars
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Two hotels share the corner of Bordeaux and Java as the sun rises over the three-acre site
  • Tetra, Marriott Autograph Collection & AC Hotel Sunnyvale Moffett Park

Silicon Valley’s New Dual-Brand Retreat

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The Towneplace Suites Nashville Downtown seen from street level features assorted tones of gray stone scaling the sides while a warm, honey wood ceiling runs the length of the roof deck.
  • Towneplace Suites Nashville Downtown

Move to the Beat of Downtown

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The Vanguard Hotel, Autograph Collection lobby with cream colored rooms divided by wide illuminated archways
  • The Vanguard Hotel, Autograph Collection

Exclusive Experiences Await in Ann Arbor

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close up of a modern architecture facade with metal cladding and purple accents with Moxy written on signage
  • Moxy Chicago Downtown

Stylish Hotel Brand Invites Adventure

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A beautifully designed hotel lobby with elegant furnishings and a welcoming atmosphere. A centerpiece light fixture cascading down from the ceiling, green live plants decorate the lobby.
  • Hilton The Point Residences

Elevate Residences: A Unique Guest Experience

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Hotel room rendering with colorful artwork, modern rug and furniture
  • Canopy by Hilton The Point

Abha’s Cultural Oasis: An Immersive Hotel Experience

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A futuristic building emerging within an urban landscape, blending innovation and modernity in the heart of a bustling metropolis.
  • Buruj Hotel

Extending a Warm Welcome to Baghdad’s Skyline

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AC Hotel by Marriott and Element Miami Brickell, a tall tower with midlevel patio and outdoor pool with seating area in downtown Miami surrounded by tall buildings
  • AC Hotel by Marriott & Element Miami Brickell

Merging the Essence of Two Hospitality Brands

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Explore Our Gaming & Entertainment Work

Dimly lit hotel room showcasing a bathroom with large tub in front of a grey and white tile wall, oval lit mirror, bed with soft white linens
  • Chamonix Casino & Hotel

Where Past & Present Converge

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Modern multistory building with blue accent lighting outlining glass windows behind a large pool surrounded by orange tanning chairs
  • Downtown Grand Hotel and Casino Las Vegas

A New Guestroom Tower in Downtown Las Vegas

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Dream Hotel on the Las Vegas strip concept design, a glass building with stepped base
  • Dream Las Vegas

The New Iconic Boutique Destination

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View of a bustling casino with slot machines and gambling tables
  • Q Casino & Resort

Riverfront Gaming and Entertainment Getaway

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Rendering of a multi-story hotel with bright lights, sunny sky, and parking lot filled with cars
  • Grand Island Casino Resort at Fonner Park

Celebrating the Spirit of Nebraska’s Heartland

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Rectangular swimming pool lined with lounge chairs with tan cushion, tan umbrellas, looking at a dark wood pergola

Firm News

DLR Group Celebrates Record Number of Hospitality Milestones

From significant hospitality project milestones to outstanding employee performance, DLR Group reached new heights in 2023.

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Good Ideas Travel Well

Cascade Hotel common space with warm tone furniture and wood wall accents

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Boutique Design Magazine Honors Alex Hach in 2024 Awards

Boutique Design, the authority on the boutique hospitality market, has named interior designer Alex Hach to its Boutique 18 honoree list.

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Glamorous hotel lobby showing black marble fireplace in front of dark wooden shelves with gold accents on the ceiling

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Historic New York Landmark Hotel Unveils Significant Transformation

The Benjamin Royal Sonesta Hotel New York’s restorative design nods to the past while redefining its future as a luxury boutique hospitality destination.

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Yahoo Life

The Crawford Hotel at Denver’s Union Station Unveils Major Renovation

In partnership with Sage Studio, we're unveiling a guestroom refresh to The Crawford Hotel at Denver’s Union Station in celebration of its 10th anniversary.

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White wall with macrame wall hanging between wood pillars on tile floor with geometric wood and metal table at center

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The Intersection of Preservation and Adaptive Reuse in Hospitality

The art of adaptive reuse breathes new life into communities while also preserving a true sense of history and community.

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Hotel lobby lounge divided by a jade stone rectangle structure with cozy seating and coffee bar.

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Interior Design Magazine

Inside a Three-Story Oasis of Serenity in Naples

DLR Group’s newly unveiled AC Naples 5th Avenue invites guests into a haven of relaxation. 

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Mass timber hotel rendering. Dining space in restaurant with skylight views and geometric ceiling, green living wall ceiling

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Hospitality Design Magazine

How Hospitality Companies Can Shrink Their Carbon Footprint

With sustainability top of mind, Bobby Larson weighs in on carbon reduction strategies.

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Hotel viewed from corner from above. Stepped balconies extend in two angled directions, shading lower levels

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Global Gaming Business Magazine

Intersection of Gaming and Hospitality

DLR Group’s Thomas Hoskens explores the intersection of gaming and hospitality entertainment district environments in recent feature. 

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Sleeper Magazine

Hilton Set for Saudi Arabian Mixed-Use Development The Point

New hospitality destination offers new perspective where history, tradition, and natural beauty are celebrated at every turn.

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Overall view of lobby and lounge at a AC Hotel brand hotel featuring layered artwork, millwork detailing, and dark stone with white stone and furniture

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The Evolution of a Brand: AC Hotels

In partnership with Marriott, we have collaborated on the AC Hotel brand's evolution and designing 30 properties across the country.

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A mass timber midrise hotel with a blackened steel façade and timber infill with an arched timber canopy on a glassed-in rooftop, timber hotel, mass timber interiors, innovations in wood construction

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Mass Timber Innovation: The Hospitality Prototype

Our timber hotel prototype dispels sound, structure, and safety myths, showcasing mass timber interiors and timber construction as a viable option for the hospitality industry.

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Leadership

Meet Our Team

If you don’t meet them at the lobby bar or in your neighborhood, you can find their contact info here.

Ed Wilms

Ed Wilms

Global Hospitality Leader Senior Principal
Ed Wilms

Ed Wilms

AIA
Global Hospitality Leader Senior Principal
Ed leads the hospitality studio, leveraging a team of designers and architects who believe inspired design can evoke an emotional response. He empowers teams to create authentic spaces that enhance the guest experience and build brand loyalty.
Brian Murch

Brian Murch

Hospitality Design Leader Principal
Brian Murch

Brian Murch

AIA
Hospitality Design Leader Principal
Brian leads design for our Hospitality practice. His sources of inspiration have no boundaries, finding energy in bustling urbanity and a sense of renewal in untamed nature. He draws from personal experiences to create designs that contribute to the fabric of the city.
Valentina Castellon

Valentina Castellon

Hospitality Interior Design Leader Principal
Valentina Castellon

Valentina Castellon

Hospitality Interior Design Leader Principal
Valentina leads DLR Group’s hospitality interior design team. A conceptual thinker at heart, she encourages clients to go beyond the routine, challenging them to envision places that leave a lasting memory.
Joseph Cicora

Joseph Cicora

National Business Development Leader Principal
Joseph Cicora

Joseph Cicora

National Business Development Leader Principal
Joe builds long lasting relationships with hospitality studio’s client partners, matching their needs with our tailored services. He aligns the right team with the overall vision, proving that the value of our design team starts with the first handshake and doesn’t end with the grand opening.
Henrique Dias

Henrique Dias

Hospitality Director Principal
Henrique Dias

Henrique Dias

Intl. Assoc. AIA
Hospitality Director Principal
Henrique Dias is the Regional Hospitality Design Director of DLR Group in the Middle East, a leading architecture firm. With over 19 years of experience, he has established himself as a prominent figure in the design industry, regionally and globally.
Vaida Buchrotaite

Vaida Buchrotaite

Interior Design Director Principal
Vaida Buchrotaite

Vaida Buchrotaite

Interior Design Director Principal
Vaida leads our Dubai studio’s interior design team. Her experience spans large-scale developments, high-rise residential towers, and 5-star hotels. Her projects of note include Marriott Diplomatic Quarter in Riyadh, Palace Hotel in Sharjah, the former Sheraton Park Tower in London, and Le Meridien Bristol in Warsaw.
Essam Nabih

Essam Nabih

Business Development Director Principal
Essam Nabih

Essam Nabih

PhD
Business Development Director Principal
Essam builds solid relationships for our Dubai studio. His extensive architectural education, research, and experience as a registered architect equip him as a meaningful client and business partner in the U.A.E., Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and around the world. His ability to balance clients' return on investment with design integrity results in notable solutions.

Missy Goldstein

Hospitality Business Development Leader Associate

Missy Goldstein

Hospitality Business Development Leader Associate
As a Business Development Leader for the Hospitality studio, Missy dedicates her efforts to connecting with individuals across diverse networks. She aligns design teams with client partners, resulting in the creation of immersive environments that guide guests through captivating journeys of discovery.

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