Big Easy Renovations

The New Orleans Marriott, in New Orleans, recently completed a $6.5 million renovation to its lobby and restaurant....

New and Unconventional

The Sheraton Seattle, located in Seattle, has completed a $130 million expansion. The new addition--Union Street Tower--has 420 rooms. In addition to a new lobby, lounge and Daily Grill restaurant, the hotel also boasts 75,000 square feet of event space. ...

Ole!

New restaurant Amaranta Cocina Mexicana, located in Los Angeles, accommodates about 175 people in its pink, red and burgundy dining room....

Sustainable Space

The Abode Restaurant and Lounge in Santa Monica, Calif., features a white marble bar with distressed wood planks....

Elevated Eating

Lift, a new restaurant in Los Angeles, offers a seasonal menu with such selections as poached eggs with duck confit hash, and lobster mac and cheese....

See the Sea

Located in Seaside, Calif., the Bayonet Golf Course is offering a "company par-tee golf package" for events....

Thai Treat

The Banyan Tree Bankok, located in Bankok, Thailand, has added a ballroom and undergone extensive renovations. ...

Sunset Scene

New restaurant One Sunset, in Los Angeles, features a lounge environment with Spanish and North African design elements. ...

Top Tavern

Dan Marino's Tavern on the Lake, located in Orlando, Fla., is a new restaurant next to Turkey Lake....

Super-sized Sites

By Alexandra Gudmundsson

These voluminous venues offer plenty of party space when you want to wow the crowd....