Element by Westin Opening in Miami This Summer
True North Hotel Group will enter a new market
May 26, 2011 - True North Hotel Group, Overland Park, Kansas is constructing and managing their 19th property in their portfolio, Element by Westin. Element Miami, located at the Miami International Airport in Miami, FL is scheduled to open September 2011. With 209 spacious guest rooms, Element Miami Airport offers an eco-chic experience where guests can stay active, healthy and balanced while on the road.
True North Hotel Group, founded in 1998 by Lew Wiens and owned by True North Family Trust & Richard Merkel, manages and develops major brand extended stay and select service hotels throughout United States. True North Hotel Group has won numerous awards from franchise partners for their commitment to their philosophies and principles that fully embrace the brand initiatives.
Element Miami International Airport is all about finding your focus - Inspired by Westin, Element provides a modern, upscale and intuitively designed hotel experience that allows guests to live well and feel in control. Life on the road is hard, whether you are traveling for business or pleasure. You are away from your family, friends and routine, and life can quickly feel out of control. Element promotes balance through a thoughtful, upscale environment. Each room is custom designed with an inviting, open flow and features such as the Westin Heavenly® Bed, an oversize spa shower and a modular work-space. Decidedly modern with an emphasis on nature, element is intuitively constructed with an efficient use of space that encourages guests to stay connected, feel alive, and thrive while they are away. Element is the smart, renewing haven for extended-stay travel.
Element by Westin is making history as the first major hotel brand to mandate that all its properties pursue the US Green Building Council's (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for high-performance buildings. Designed to be “green from the ground up,” Element hotels blend nature-inspired design, inspiring public spaces, and comfortable modern touches. Element brand will be a major competitor to Marriott's Residence Inn with a modern, urban residential alternative. Element by Westin has the amenities and feel of an apartment with the conveniences and comfort of a Westin hotel. Element Miami will be the tenth Element property to open since they first opened in 2006.
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