AustinPlace Becomes Largest Single Collection of Marriott Hotels in Texas, Offering Extensive Meeting Spaces and Convention Center Facilities

**Austin, Texas, Nov. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)** – As the Austin Convention Center prepares for a four-year closure, the city’s hospitality sector is proactively working to maintain Austin’s reputation as a premier destination for group events and conventions.

White Lodging, which manages about 22% of the hotel rooms in Austin’s central business district, stands to be significantly impacted by the closure. However, the company is stepping up to fill the gap with its **AustinPlace Hotel Collection**, the largest collection of Marriott hotels in Texas. This collection offers meeting spaces that nearly rival the size of the existing convention center.

The **AustinPlace Hotel Collection** provides meeting planners and travelers with access to 10 downtown Marriott-brand hotels, featuring over 220,000 square feet of meeting space. This includes two exhibition halls, nine ballrooms, and a variety of indoor and rooftop dining and entertainment options, ranging from casual to fine dining.

“The scale and convenience of our downtown Austin hotel portfolio are unmatched, allowing us to accommodate groups of all sizes during the convention center’s closure,” said Chris Anderson, White Lodging’s Chief Commercial Officer. “This is similar to what we’ve done in other urban markets, offering a single point of contact and seamless planning for meeting organizers across multiple brands and price points.”

The **AustinPlace Collection** includes the **JW Marriott Austin** and **Austin Marriott Downtown**, two of the top-rated meeting hotels globally, according to Cvent. Both hotels earned high marks for event satisfaction within the Marriott Convention & Resort Network in 2023. The collection spans luxury, premium, Autograph, and select brand hotels, all within a walkable 10-minute radius.

### **AustinPlace: A Vision for the Future**

“AustinPlace is not only designed to support meeting planners now but also positions us for the anticipated surge in business once the newly rebuilt convention center opens,” Anderson added. “We’re also prepared for future growth through renovations and the addition of new hotels.”

White Lodging recently announced the **Hotel Trinity, Autograph Collection**, a 258-room property set to become the 11th hotel in the AustinPlace Collection when it opens in late 2026. According to **Towers.net**, Hotel Trinity marks the first major hotel groundbreaking in downtown Austin since early 2023.

Additionally, the **Westin Austin Downtown** is nearing the completion of a significant renovation, which includes updates to all meeting rooms, pre-function areas, and guest rooms. The final phase, set for the second half of 2025, will see the transformation of the lobby and the introduction of a new first-floor restaurant.

The **JW Marriott Austin** is also undergoing renovations, with updates to guest rooms and meeting spaces, as well as the addition of a grab-and-go market in the lobby. This project is expected to be completed by early 2025.

Beyond the AustinPlace Collection, White Lodging manages the **Hyatt Place Austin Downtown** and the **Westin Austin at the Domain**. With the opening of Hotel Trinity, White Lodging will manage 13 properties in Austin.

For more information on the **AustinPlace Hotel Collection**, visit [austinplacecollection.com](https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=ydKbDa_r0_Wik4VPsjf_1ezaDCPUbwM17iLA4GolnPJy1y0zKaIJWrz_h8QkBoimUuFQgzBB_lSeSjgzv363K_sgViwFpOB3CiNj0kZ_Mg6oM17MUztpw8Jto8czBXCA). For more information on **White Lodging**, visit [whitelodging.com](https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=uPpEurBWLWscvsiYCpN6b7ffVAxfBrA-6U7bH82IbA_bXuKNstkurcqbZnvhmIz4S7VAE_lC7jss3nvt11wohhPnlXlm9A-cRKT956OM6Wk=).

### **Key Hotels in the AustinPlace Collection**

### **About White Lodging**

Founded in 1985 by Bruce White, **White Lodging** has grown into one of the largest privately held hospitality companies in the U.S., specializing in urban and lifestyle properties. The company develops, owns, and manages a portfolio of brands in key markets such as Austin, Chicago, Denver, Nashville, Indianapolis, and Louisville. White Lodging’s portfolio includes around 60 premium hotels, a collection of luxury ranches, 50 award-winning restaurants, and 10 market-leading rooftop bars. The company is known for its focus on exceptional service and meaningful guest experiences.

White Lodging has received the **Gallup Exceptional Workplace** award four times, including in 2024, and consistently ranks high in the **J.D. Power Guest Satisfaction Benchmark** for third-party management companies. For more information, visit [whitelodging.com](https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=uPpEurBWLWscvsiYCpN6b5sRuftRFByqfDXvyviqCwCqOF_peaXW5gCCpv9SY1QpmK5k2q2f7P7N4q0TSo5TWw==) or follow White Lodging on [LinkedIn](https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=VmjJFCXCHBQEQDwqn-2XuKg8s_5zFiTddmoC8wTRmJdbpWUEZ9Qj4RJ79Xnq70Jc6oH5IGv75Rb3VuUxkl5_zVZE4CUCYlsbfq6UcJwc9gU=), [Instagram](https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=_b-i1Y1UOH_nS_Y6oPJ5igHR12qApzsGxICxw9NKA9Wb5L8EGieAIRS7CPcTQloQhlMUEq5uWbkjLu6gZfjn3j7438ll71puWzh2THhbGX4=), and [Facebook](https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=t95HtXfw34wqPM-xMazPxQu_XR1nw-k-n_U-bVG7Ofg7UcaMmQneWzewn8bqx8GeReO1-MnZtXS6p9JsgmJSkZTnDVCgVxcu3-SEyz2gQHc=).

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