Howard Huge Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Crazy transformation Protip: Crawford street still runs right through Disco Green, just like in this old picture, they just call it a "walkway" now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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monarch Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 brilliant use of the drone urbannizer! simply outstanding... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 hey gang, does anyone know upon whether or not, if the HILTON AMERICAS plans to undergo some form of a renovation / upgrade, in lieu of the forthcoming super bowl in 2017? HILTON management, is going to have to perform some form of an upgrade (exterior / interior) in order to half way keep up with the new MARRIOT MARQUIS. once completed, the MARRIOT shall become an iconic showplace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 hey gang, does anyone know upon whether or not, if the HILTON AMERICAS plans to undergo some form of a renovation / upgrade, in lieu of the forthcoming super bowl in 2017? HILTON management, is going to have to perform some form of an upgrade (exterior / interior) in order to half way keep up with the new MARRIOT MARQUIS. once completed, the MARRIOT shall become an iconic showplace. I imagine they have a schedule to refresh the room fixtures and carpet/upholstered stuff that shows wear in common areas, but I really like the Hilton's lobby, it does not come across as dated to me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fernz Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Hilton Americas renovation in lieu of Super Bowl? That would be a raw deal. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANTHONYHTOWN Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Hilton is not planning any major changes or upgrades just some upgrades like Nate99 mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 (edited) Hilton is not planning any major changes or upgrades just some upgrades like Nate99 mentioned. That makes complete sense. They have no need to do anything more than that. Edited February 10, 2015 by Houston19514 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 hey gang, does anyone know upon whether or not, if the HILTON AMERICAS plans to undergo some form of a renovation / upgrade, in lieu of the forthcoming super bowl in 2017? HILTON management, is going to have to perform some form of an upgrade (exterior / interior) in order to half way keep up with the new MARRIOT MARQUIS. once completed, the MARRIOT shall become an iconic showplace. I don't know about you, but the exterior looks good to me. Not everything has to be updated or upgraded for the Super Bowl. Leave it be. It's a very nice hotel. I think you are getting a little over excited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timoric Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 (edited) - Edited July 8, 2019 by Timoric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 I don't know about you, but the exterior looks good to me. Not everything has to be updated or upgraded for the Super Bowl. Leave it be. It's a very nice hotel. I think you are getting a little over excited."a little over excited?" nah, i think that it's more along the lines of thinking like a professional businessman. upon my most personal view, the HILTON AMERICAS, has got to be one of the biggest, dullest, non inspirational hotel properties throughout the state of texas. if it wasn't for being connected via skywalk to the GRB.. you wouldn't even know that it was there. i recall, as i was once employed as per the EL PASO CORP downtown, i used to walk all the way over to the PARK SHOPS during my lunch hour. i would venture out unto the outdoor patio, have a seat, and just watch as the HILTON AMERICAS was being constructed. i used to think of all the possibilities of this burgeoning property. upon my view, this hotel was a bit ill conceived. if they could just provide a bit more resources, better landscaping, state of the art LED lighting effects, better signage, something / anything, to bring some much needed life to this particular property... i would be so very happy. as i certainly want it to remain as successful as possible. however, something must be done. or otherwise it's HILTON, we have a problem... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArchFan Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 (edited) Monarch, it's interesting (as usual) to hear your opinion although perhaps we disagree a bit. For me, the Hilton Americas is the only fairly new hotel in Houston that reminds me of other large convention hotels that I've stayed at in other cities. That doesn't mean that I don't agree it could be better ... it just means that I was glad we finally got a place in that class. (Tho' I think that the bar on top closed, which I'm sorry about because it was a nice touch.) Edited February 11, 2015 by ArchFan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montrose1100 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Monarch, it's interesting (as usual) to hear your opinion although perhaps we disagree a bit. For me, the Hilton Americas is the only fairly new hotel in Houston that reminds me of other large convention hotels that I've stayed at in other cities. That doesn't mean that I don't agree it could be better ... it just means that I was glad we finally got a place in that class. (Tho' I think that the bar on top closed, which I'm sorry about because it was a nice touch.) The Bar up top is reserved for private parties. It was a great view but the glass is so extremely reflective you can't really capture a good picture or see very well. The outdoor Pool view is a lot better. I have to agree with what most of you are saying. The Hilton is actually very nice. Giant glass chandeliers, amazing mix of colors between the busy marble floors/columns, ornate light fixtures, and simple furnishings, someone put a lot of thought into it. Usually those color choices are not my cup of tea but they work, and I appreciate that they do. The Bar in the Lobby is also very nice. The Pappasito's is pleasantly done as well. It's not gimmicky with Cacti hanging from the walls and ceilings. Their outdoor patio space is very enjoyable. The sitting areas have a nice friendly view of the trees across the street. The basket weave exterior doesn't excite or bore me. Anyways, sorry for drifting off topic. I'm excited to see any interior renderings of the hotel going above office building. Will be interesting to see how they accomplish both lobbies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 audio / video illustration is enlightening / entertaining! props for sharing urbannizer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nativehoustonion Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Great video! What else could you do Ubannizer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 The crane is actually cool for this project.... Vaughn is outlined in white LEDs at night on the crane. It's a very bright white and you can easily read Vaughn from 59. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toxtethogrady Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I saw that. Are they trying to compete with Dallas? Or is that a ploy to attract Hispanic immigrant labor by showing them something they're familiar with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANTHONYHTOWN Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 so they are planning to add up to 7 retail and restaurants with the development? humm.. http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/morning_call/2015/02/convention-center-transformation-to-include-retail.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howard Huge Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 "Additionally, some of the retail space will be included in an office building Houston First Corp. is developing at the north end of the GRB. The approximately 30,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space will front Avenida de las Americas, and venues will range in size from approximately 1,500 square feet to more than 10,000 square feet. Houston First, which manages the GRB, is working with Wulfe and Griffin in the development process. Private-sector development is a critical part of growth in the area and the convention center's master plan, Houston First Chairman Ric Campo said in the statement. "These people places will be major amenities for the Avenida de las Americas, the Hilton Americas-Houston hotel, Discovery Green, the new Marriott Marquis and the new offices and parking garage included in the master plan," Campo said in the statement." I thought you said ground floor retail doesn't work in Houston Mr Campo? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largeTEXAS Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 If the retail is successful, they should just turn (part of) the GRB into a mall. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C2H Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Are you proposing a Houston center number 2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoustonMidtown Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 (edited) It's really going to be interesting watching this area grow.....I ride through here on my bike or drive through daily....it's fun trying to pick out what is being worked on Edited February 19, 2015 by HoustonMidtown Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANTHONYHTOWN Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 This is going to be great with residential near by as well this can either be good for greenstreet or it might be bad depending on the type of retail they add to this area overall i think this will be good for this area period and i just mention it might be good for greenstreet since it is within walking distance it might be bad because most might consider going to this area instead of greenstreet depending on what it is added to the convention center. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mab Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 http://houstonfirst.com/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=vs-JX3M-DDk%3D&tabid=413 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texasota Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 This is going to be great with residential near by as well this can either be good for greenstreet or it might be bad depending on the type of retail they add to this area overall i think this will be good for this area period and i just mention it might be good for greenstreet since it is within walking distance it might be bad because most might consider going to this area instead of greenstreet depending on what it is added to the convention center. Holy run-on sentence Batman! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nole23 Posted February 19, 2015 Share Posted February 19, 2015 Holy run-on sentence Batman! lmao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
largeTEXAS Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 Are you proposing a Houston center number 2? As long as there's a Dress Barn! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 From the Houston First FB Page: Beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, the cement foundation will be poured for the new 10-story office tower (and a 400-room hotel that subsequently will be built on top of it) on the north end of George R. Brown Convention Center. Approximately 500 cement mixers and five pumping trucks will be employed in the job. Work is expected to be completed by 8 a.m. Saturday and no lane closures will be required. This photo shows where the big pour will take place! 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H-TownChris2 Posted February 20, 2015 Share Posted February 20, 2015 You can see the concrete trucks lined up on the site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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