Omni Houston Hotel is undergoing a $30 million renovation to elevate the guest experience and revitalize grounds. The transformation will reinforce the hotel as the perfect luxury oasis in the prestigious Galleria-area and will be helmed by its new general manager Allan Codore.
Codore who rejoins the Omni Houston Hotel on June 1 is an Omni Houston Hotel veteran who started with the brand 22 years ago. Having served in several leadership roles, Codore is poised to lead a successful reopening for the property. His former position was the director of front office operations from 1997 to 2000. In his new position, Codore will oversee the $30 million renovation and assist in carrying out the revitalization from beginning to end.
“It is an exciting time for the hotel as we are navigating through a major renovation that will transform each space and position the property as the hotel of choice in the Galleria-area,” said Codore. “I am excited to return to Houston and be back at the Omni Houston Hotel to lead the team, oversee the progress of the renovation and to welcome our guests back this fall.”
Embracing Houston’s culture and attitude, the renovated space design at the 378-room Omni Houston Hotel begins on the first floor. The inspiration draws from an authentic local aesthetic that includes leathers, bronze, brass and lush greens, providing a new take on a “modern Texas.” The urban oasis will welcome natural light throughout floor-to-ceiling windows, open communal spaces and the idea of bringing the outdoors inside. The lobby will feature a swanky moss wall that welcomes guests as they check-in at raw copper pods, evoking a warm and captivating arrival experience.
The first floor evolution continues throughout various common spaces. The overall look welcomes clean lines that fuse rich and natural textures. The hotel’s first floor restaurant will transform and take inspiration from Memorial Park’s lavish greenery. The dining outlet which has been reconcepted, will encourage guests to gather, collaborate and socialize around the curved shaped bar. Rich green leather bar seats tie back to bringing in simple, clean lines for a natural state. The iconic nightclub, Black Swan, will also return with a similar modern design. The lobby lounge that flows into the coffee bar affords guests plush sofas, leather armchairs, a bookshelf wall and fireplace with a built-in bench.
Meeting spaces are also set for a redesign. The property will offer two new conference areas with boardrooms and breakout space.
Mokara Spa & Salon updates include an aesthetic that embodies nature as designers used soft, whitewashed woods and lush green walls. The use of stone, wood and dark metals throughout create a mix of texture and contrast. Treatment rooms will use earthy elements to marry the spa with the natural outdoor landscape.
The hotel will welcome its first guests in time for the holiday season to mix, mingle and gather at the new space. Reservations for hotel stays are available now for bookings starting on November 1, 2018.
