Planning underway for renovation and reimagining of Coachella Valley hotel.

May 9, 2022 – PALM DESERT, CA – The 24-room Mojave Resort in the exclusive Coachella Valley enclave of Palm Desert has engaged Dallas-based Practice Hospitality to oversee hotel operations and spearhead upcoming renovation. 

“We could not be more delighted to take stewardship of this desert gem, lead it through much-needed improvements and guide the hotel into a brilliant new chapter,” said Bashar Wali, Founder and CEO of Practice Hospitality. “Infusing properties like the Mojave Resort with new life, handcrafting truly unique destination experiences and creating value in the real estate is a great example of the way we offer the hotels in our portfolio so much more than management.”

Tucked away just one block off the town’s dynamic main thoroughfare, El Paseo, the Mojave Resort was built in the 1940’s and most recently updated at the turn of the last century. Now, it is being readied for a new renovation to begin in summer 2022. When completed this winter, updates will breathe new life into the hotel’s guestrooms and dreamy private courtyard with improvements to the pool, spa, and seating areas as well as the addition of food and beverage offerings and amenities. 

The California property joins the much-anticipated Drifthaven at Gearhart, a bespoke beach getaway opening on the Oregon Coast this month; Hilton Dallas Park Cities; and Conde Nast Traveler “Best in the South” award-winning Hotel Colee, an Autograph Collection hotel in Atlanta’s Buckhead neighborhood, in the Practice Hospitality portfolio. 

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Mojave Resort in Palm Desert Joins Practice Hospitality Portfolio

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Practice Hospitality Takes Reins at Mojave Resort in Palm Desert

Atlanta, GA (November 24, 2020) – Hotel Colee opens December 1 in Buckhead as a member of Autograph Collection Hotels. Each of the almost 200 hotels in this diverse and dynamic global portfolio is carefully curated with vision, passion and dedication to craft. Selected for their distinct perspectives on design and hospitality, Autograph Collection Hotels offer enriching experiences that leave a lasting imprint and Hotel Colee is no exception. In creating the neighborhood’s first Autograph Collection hotel, owner Woodbine Development Corporation and operator Practice Hospitality, both of Dallas, TX, have crafted nothing less than the feather in Buckhead’s cap. 

Atlanta is forever evolving and Hotel Colee is a reflection of the city’s energy, diversity and flourishing culture. Woodbine tapped the team at Practice Hospitality to bring Hotel Colee to locals and travelers alike in Buckhead, based on their experience in the independent space. T. Dupree Scovell, Managing Partner and CIO of Woodbine Development Corporation, sums up the approach by saying, “Travelers trust Autograph Collection Hotels and the experience they provide, especially in times of uncertainty, and we believe there is no better partner to deliver on that promise than Practice.” 

Buckhead is a magnet for Atlanta residents and vistors alike and Hotel Colee gives those who visit an excuse to celebrate and permission to ‘put their feathers on.’ As Bashar Wali, President & CEO of Practice Hospitality, explains, “From design, to service to programming, our aim is to be a charming accomplice in having a good time. Now, more than ever, I think we all appreciate the importance of celebrating the moment. Our hope is to enable guests to both get down to business and live it up.” 

To that end, Andrew Alford, principal of Andrew Alford Creative and former director of design for Graduate Hotels, brought his imaginative, eclectic eye to the hotel’s interiors - remixing classic Southern style signatures –pastel, prints and pops of vibrant color – to create an atmosphere that encourages guests to embrace their essence, feel their best, and go ahead and put on that statement piece. Taking on Autograph Collection’s mantra of being ‘exactly like nothing else’, from the moment they arrive and pull into the port cochere, guests feel it. In the lobby, wallcoverings, velvet banquettes and sheer window treatments in soft lavender hues surround intimate and well distanced center seating groups upholstered in an explosion of color and pattern. The juxtaposition beckons those who pass through the space to stay awhile as this is the place to see and be seen…and maybe memorialize the occasion with an Instagram shot or two. 

The lobby’s most iconic moment reimagines one of the cornerstones of Southern culture and community: the barber shop and beauty parlor where historically we have gone to look and feel our best. At Hotel Colee, what you wear is an expression of self – and no outfit or celebration is complete without the last hair in place or the perfect accessory. Alford evokes this with vintage barber chairs reupholstered and reimagined in patterns that complement those throughout the rest of the space. Much more than just a social media moment, this space pays homage to the role barber shops and beauty parlors serve as community centers. Hidden retail shelving for pop up trunk shows highlighting local makers, designers, and artists will anchor events and activations. 

Upstairs, the hotel’s guestrooms boast eye-catching design elements like open-front, mirrored-back wardrobes, cozy window seats and walls adorned with prints by Lela Brunet. An artist, muralist, designer and native Georgian, Brunet’s works contrast soft female figures with energetic patterns, color and texture. The fourth-floor rooftop infinity pool overlooks Peachtree Road and pairs birds’ eye views of the neighborhood with plenty of privacy. The fitness center is open by appointment to facilitate social distance and safety protocols with equipment for cardio, strength training and more. 

Hotel Colee’s lobby is where swagger hangs its hat and the lobby bar is the perfect spot for small bites and sips: morning, noon or night. When it’s time to step out and step it up, guests can take the glass walled elevator up to Whiskey Blue and enjoy expertly crafted cocktails under the stars on the rooftop patio high above Buckhead. Those keeping a low profile also have the option to order from in-room dining and relax in the privacy of their guestroom. 

With celebration in mind, Hotel Colee will feature 10,000 square feet of adaptable indoor and outdoor event space, perfect for everything from micro-weddings to well-spaced business gatherings. Venues range from the expansive 4,005 sq. ft. Show Room to the intimate 529 sq. ft. Strategize space which is ideal for small gatherings with your bubble of best people. 

For more information, please visit hotelcolee.com or autograph-hotels.marriott.com.

Autograph Collection Hotels advocates for the original, championing the individuality of its almost 200 independent hotels located in the most desirable destinations across more than 30 countries and territories. Each hotel is a product of passion and a personal realization of its individual founder’s vision, making each hotel singular and special:  Exactly Like Nothing Else. Hand-selected for their inherent craft and distinct perspectives on design and hospitality, Autograph Collection hotels offer rich immersive moments that leave a lasting imprint. For more information, please visit  www.autographhotels.com, and explore our social media channels on Instagram, Twitter, and  Facebook to be inspired by immersive moments that are #ExactlyLikeNothingElse.  Autograph Collection Hotels is proud to participate in Marriott Bonvoy, the global travel program from Marriott International. The program offers members an extraordinary portfolio of global brands, exclusive experiences on Marriott Bonvoy Moments and unparalleled benefits including free nights and Elite status recognition. To enroll for free or for more information about the program, visit MarriottBonvoy.marriott.com. 

Woodbine Development Corporation is a full-service real estate company with more than 40 years of development, investment, acquisition and asset management experience. With offices in Dallas, Phoenix and Los Angeles, Woodbine specializes in hotels, resorts and mixed-use developments throughout the United States. The company’s hospitality portfolio features major brands, independent hotels, full-service destinations and select-service stays alike. Since 1973, Woodbine has been involved in more than $7 billion in commercial real estate projects, including the development, ownership, asset management, repositioning or renovation of over 17,000 hotel rooms. To learn more, visit www.woodbinedevelopment.com. 

Practice Hospitality is helmed by humans with more than a century of collective experience in the independent space and driven by the mandate to welcome and care for others. Headquartered in Dallas, Practice Hospitality is focused on operating soft brand and brand affiliated hotels with intentionally crafted, deeply resonate experiences and soul.  

Practice Hospitality and Woodbine Development Corporation Open Hotel Colee, Buckhead’s First Autograph Collection Hotel

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April 6, 2021 - DALLAS — Practice Hospitality has assumed management of the Hilton Dallas Park Cities located in the upscale suburb of Park Cities, seven miles north of downtown Dallas. Specialists in lifestyle hotels, the operator was selected by owner Woodbine Development Corporation of Dallas to manage the 230-room property conveniently located near Southern Methodist University. 

Bashar Wali, President & CEO, of Practice Hospitality said, “We could not be more honored and excited to have been entrusted by Woodbine with operating this hotel, here, in their hometown. Our operating expertise and entrepreneurial, experiential approach, coupled with the talent and know-how of the hotel team, is a sure-fire recipe for success as we navigate recovery and look toward the future.” 

The Dallas property joins Hotel Colee, the addition to Marriott’s Autograph Collection that opened in December 2020 in Buckhead, in Practice Hospitality’s growing portfolio. That Georgia hotel marked the company’s debut as a manager and quickly earned recognition among travelers and locals alike including being named “Best in Atlanta: Staycation” by the readers and editors of Jezebel, a Modern Luxury publication, in the current issue of the regional lifestyle magazine. 

Just minutes from Dallas Love Field airport, the Hilton Dallas Park Cities is located within easy reach of downtown offices and attractions as well as area shopping destinations like NorthPark Center, The Plaza at Preston Center and Highland Park Village. The ideal home base for business, leisure and small group travel, the hotel boasts 230 guest rooms with free Wi-Fi for Hilton Honors members, spacious workspaces, gracious bathrooms and plush bedding. Located off the lobby, a daily morning grab-and-go serves up Starbucks coffee and tea, as well as a healthy breakfast options, and the hotel’s bar is open for drinks and small plates most evenings. The property also features a rooftop heated pool, fitness center available by appointment and over 10,000 square feet of meeting and event space. 

Hilton Dallas Park Cities is located at 5954 Luther Lane, Dallas, Texas, 75225 and can be booked at: 

www.hilton.com/en/hotels/dalpchf-hilton-dallas-park-cities/

Practice Hospitality is helmed by humans with more than a century of collective experience in the independent space and driven by the mandate to welcome and care for others. Headquartered in Dallas, Practice Hospitality is focused on operating soft brand and brand affiliated hotels with intentionally crafted, deeply resonate experiences and soul.

Practice Hospitality Tapped to Manage Hilton Dallas Park Cities

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142-room independent lifestyle property on downtown square slated to open in 2024. 

BENTONVILLE, ARK. – June 21, 2023 – Dallas-based Practice Hospitality has been selected to operate the independent lifestyle hotel under construction on the picturesque downtown Bentonville square. The award-winning boutique hotel-management company was selected by Blue Crane, the developer, after a nationwide search. Upon opening, this will be Practice Hospitality’s sixth lifestyle property under management across the nation.

Scheduled to open in the second half of 2024, the new hotel will occupy the corner on East Central Avenue and SE A Street overlooking the Downtown square, which is the heart of the community and home to many lively hospitality options, as well as the Wal-Mart Museum located in the original Walton’s Five and Dime. The new hotel will contribute to the evolution and elevation of the city’s lodging offerings, with 142 spacious, beautifully appointed guestrooms, a ground floor destination restaurant and café, 3,300 square feet of meeting space and a jewel-box second-floor cocktail bar.

“Practice Hospitality shares our passion with this project, and they are committed to ensuring this hotel is one Bentonville can be proud of for years to come,” said Robert Vertes, Blue Crane’s Director of Design and Development for the hotel. “With their help, we’ll be able to craft the hotel as a destination for not only travelers, but also as a place for the Bentonville community to gather and engage. With their impressive past and present portfolio of hotels and industry connections, I know we have the right partners at the table.”

Bashar Wali, Founder & CEO of Practice, said his company is honored to have been selected to manage the hotel.  “We create great experiences travelers seek out and return to, time and time again, by balancing emotional intelligence, tradition, ritual and creativity,” Wali said. “When that happens, hospitality comes alive – and results follow.”

Known far and wide as the Mountain Biking Capital of the World™, Bentonville and the surrounding area consistently ranked in the top-10 for U.S. Quality of Life rankings. The region is home to multiple Fortune 500 companies, world-class museums, expansive trail systems, performing arts venues, and outdoor recreation opportunities that make it a compelling destination for both business and leisure travelers. 

Headquartered in Dallas with a portfolio of properties across the Western and Southern U.S., Practice Hospitality was named one of Lodging Magazine’s top management companies in 2021, 2022 and 2023. With expertise in independent and brand affiliated properties, the company specializes in operating lifestyle hotels with intentionally crafted, deeply resonate experiences and soul. 

Blue Crane is a development and real estate company that strives to foster innovative design and revitalization in vibrant communities throughout Northwest Arkansas. Located in the heart of the Mountain Biking Capital of the World™ in Bentonville, Arkansas, Blue Crane is a trailblazer for projects that connect communities to downtown, life to work, and entrepreneurs to opportunities.

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