The Statler Hotel

Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA

	12.01.10 - Higher Ed Hospitality Design Everyone knows that Cornell's School of Hotel Administration churns out so many industry leaders. So when its learning laboratory hotel, The Statler, needed a guestroom renovation that was consistent with its quality of education, the school turned to an active alum and frequent collaborator, Raj Chandnani, vice president, strategy for WATG. "Although the property has been well maintained over the course of the past 20 years, the administration and alumni recognized that the property was long overdue for an ambitious guestroom refurbishment to develop a new vision for the guestrooms that reflects the school's market position as an innovative leader," he explains. With that in mind, the WATG team employed photographic elements and colors that reflect the university. View article
	4.30.10 - Statler Hotel Completes Renovation Hospitality Design WATG has completed a major renovation of 153 guestrooms at the Statler Hotel, located in the heart of the Cornell University campus in Ithaca, New York. "The new rooms are designed to give guests a truly outstanding hotel experience," says Rick Adie, general manager of the Statler. "We called upon the expertise of the faculty, staff, alumni, and students of the School of Hotel Administration, as well as top hospitality brands, to create a unique blend of service and amenities that guests will want to enjoy time and again." View article
	10.08.08 - WATG Unveils New Design for Guestroom Interiors of Cornell University's Statler Hotel Contract Magazine Destination design firm WATG has unveiled the guestroom concepts for the Statler Hotel renovation, scheduled to be complete in February 2009. "The design of the guestrooms features photographic elements and colors from the university brought together with eco-friendly materials and the latest technology to create a contemporary, comforting environment for the hotel guest," says Susan Bruce, senior associate at WATG. View article
	4.04.08 - Statler Hotel, WATG forge partnership on innovative renovation project Cornell University School of Hotel Administration The Statler Hotel has joined forces with leading hospitality design firm WATG to undertake a bold renovation of this storied property at the center of the Cornell University campus. View article

CHALLENGE The challenge was to lay the blueprint for what will be the most ambitious refurbishment in the hotel's 20-year history and develop a guestroom that satisfies the needs of the most discerning visitor.

SOLUTION WATG embarked on this ambitious renovation and partnered with leading hospitality suppliers, whose brands and products are prominently featured throughout the property in room decor, amenities, and public spaces. The guestroom design provides a flexible solution to accommodate distinct guest experiences and reflects the university aesthetically.

SIZE 153 guestrooms

AMENITIES 24-hour fitness center, lobby business kiosks, full-service restaurant, conference center

CLIENT Cornell University

SCOPE/STATUS Renovation / Built

OPERATOR Cornell University

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The Statler Hotel

Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA

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