Planners have a fresh selection of gathering spaces due to several hotel announcements and exciting openings across the Northwest region. Whether planners seek distinguished venues centered on sustainability or luxury wellness offerings, the hotel horizon regionwide is beyond promising.
Finnish hotel developer Sunborn International Holding, in partnership with the Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre in British Columbia, is proposing a 250-room floating hotel to rest directly offshore from the Vancouver waterfront. Pending approval, Sunborn Vancouver will open in 2027 and connect to the Vancouver Convention Centre’s existing infrastructure while implementing renewable energy and low-carbon sources to reduce power consumption by nearly 70%. The property also will use no fossil fuels and create zero emissions from engines or generators. sunbornvancouver.ca
Opened earlier this year, the Cascada hotel in Oregon features Portland’s first underground thermal springs spa and hotel, with 100 guest rooms. Within the Thermal Springs & Spa is The Sanctuary, a subterranean silent space with a collection of pools at different temperatures, a sauna, and steam room; a year-round conservatory, kept at 82 degrees and adorned with rare plants from around the world; and a menu of spa services including massages, facials, and scrubs. While the hotel itself does not have on-site meeting or event space, it is less than 10 minutes from the Oregon Convention Center and provides a wellness-focused lodging option for attendees. cascada.me
In the Emerald City, 1 Hotel Seattle opened in April and features a nature-inspired luxury atmosphere in the city’s South Lake Union neighborhood. This property marks the debut of the 1 Hotels brand in the Northwest and is near the Seattle Convention Center, Climate Pledge Arena, Pike Place Market, and the Space Needle. Inside, attendees will find an interior design with greenery and plants, warm earth tones, and natural materials like wood and stone. Planners will appreciate its 153 guest rooms and suites alongside several event spaces, including the 4,071-square-foot Rainier Ballroom. 1hotels.com/seattle
In Big Sky, Montana, Colorado-based Gravity Haus acquired The River Rock Lodge to rebrand and reopen this summer as Gravity Haus Big Sky. The refreshed property will implement the company’s approach to connect luxury amenities with outdoor adventure and will feature 29 guest rooms, a restaurant, bar, fitness center, and coworking space for people to gather. Its proximity to Big Sky Resort provides planners with options to arrange outdoor team-building activities like skiing in winter, or zip lining and guided nature hikes in summer. gravityhaus.com
