Five Key Hotels and Venues Opening in the Northeast
The long-awaited reopening of the Waldorf Astoria has again been delayed to the fall, with planners eager to get a peek at the Art Deco Park Avenue landmark, the flagship of Hilton's Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts brand.
Already highly sought-after is Convene's new location in Hudson Yards, which is set to reopen in September, with views of the city's iconic skyline from the 24th floor.
Both Boston and Philadelphia, the Northeast's most popular markets after New York, are seeing renovations of historic properties as well.
Here's what's new in the Northeast, and take a look at our just-released report on 135 hotels for meetings and incentive travel here.
Explore 135 exceptional new properties hand-picked for meeting and incentive planners
The Bellevue
The Bellevue
Philadelphia, PA
The Bellevue, a historic hotel in downtown Philadelphia, reopened in February 2025 after a full renovation. It offers 184 redesigned guest rooms, including 39 suites. The hotel has 30,000 square feet of meeting and event space across three floors, including the Grand Belle Ballroom and several historic rooms with original architectural details. It also features a rooftop restaurant, a large wellness center, and access to coworking and social spaces at The Sporting Club.
Convene 30 Hudson Yards
New York, NY
Opening in September 2025, Convene 30 Hudson Yards offers panoramic skyline views from the 24th floor. The venue provides 72,000 square feet of event space, with the largest room capable of holding 780, theater-style. A total of seven separate event spaces can be used simultaneously, complemented by six smaller meeting rooms. The dedicated lobby on the ground floor of the retail center provides guests with an easy entry experience, and access to shopping and dining.
Margaritaville Resort Cape Cod
Hyannis, MA
Margaritaville Resort Cape Cod is a coastal resort in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The resort opened late last year and offers 276 guest rooms and more than 12,000 square feet of meeting and event space, including four meeting rooms that can be divided into a total of seven indoor meeting spaces. On-site amenities include a 30,000-square-foot waterpark, three food and beverage outlets, an outdoor courtyard and pool, and a spa that is opening in late 2025.
Omni Parker House
Boston, MA
Omni Parker House, located in downtown Boston, is undergoing a full renovation, set for completion in summer 2025. The hotel offers 23,000 square feet of meeting space across 18 rooms, including the 3,513-square-foot Rooftop Ballroom with skyline views. Its design blends historic charm with modern updates across 551 guest rooms. Situated on the Freedom Trail, the hotel provides a classic setting for meetings in the city's historic core.
Waldorf Astoria New York
New York, NY
The Waldorf Astoria New York will soon reopen following an extensive restoration that preserves its historic Art Deco features. The hotel will offer 375 spacious rooms and suites and 43,000 square feet of event space. The largest room is the opera-inspired Grand Ballroom, with three additional large rooms and eight smaller boardrooms also available. Guests can enjoy a 30,000-square-foot spa, fitness center, and three new restaurants and bars.
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