Thayer Acquires Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa
September 4, 2014Thayer Lodging Group and its institutional partners have acquired the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood, Florida. The property will be renamed the Diplomat Resort & Spa and will join Hilton Worldwide’s newest brand, Curio – A Collection by Hilton, in October 2014. Thayer also will embark on a $100 million enhancement initiative for the oceanfront property later this year.
South Florida’s Diplomat Resort encompasses 998 rooms and suites, numerous restaurants and a Spa, along with more than 200,000 sf of meeting and convention space.
“It is a renowned property that offers South Florida’s premier combination of resort and convention facilities,” said Thayer Co-Chairman Lee Pillsbury. “With its great beachfront, superb meeting facilities and easy access from Miami and Fort Lauderdale airports, the resort has a tremendous reputation for quality of service and comfort. We are going to build on that and make the Diplomat an even stronger destination. Thayer looks forward to making a significant contribution to the ongoing transformation of the Hollywood Beach area with the ‘new’ Diplomat Resort & Spa.”
Curio – A Collection by Hilton is a global collection of distinctive four- to five-star hotels offering travelers local discovery and authentic experiences in key markets. Each Curio hotel will be different from the next and individuality will be a common thread, along with the quiet reassurance of the Hilton name behind every location.
The hotel remains open and fully operational and will continue to conduct business as usual during the transition. All existing guest reservations will be honored.