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 Crescent Hotels & Resorts announces the addition of Populus Denver, the award-winning carbon positive hotel, to its growing portfolio under the Latitudes Collection, Crescent's platform for independent and lifestyle properties.

Designed by world-renowned AD100 architecture firm, Studio Gang, Populus Denver is a 265-key lifestyle hotel that has quickly become an iconic landmark alongside nearby architectural masterpieces by I.M. Pei, Gio Ponti, and Daniel Libeskind. Completed in late 2024, the sustainably-forward property has since been named Esquire's 2025 Hotel of the Year, honored by TIME, Travel + Leisure, and AFAR as one of the world's best new hotels, awarded a MICHELIN Key, and named winner of the Bright Ideas Award by Conde Nast Traveler, and Change Makers, Sustainability Award by SKIFT. It sits at the heart of a transformative moment for downtown Denver, supported by a convergence of billions of dollars in public and private investment contributing to the revitalization of Civic Center Park.

Crescent Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the addition of Kimpton Hotel Monaco Baltimore Inner Harbor to its growing portfolio of distinguished lifestyle properties.

With the addition of Kimpton Hotel Monaco Baltimore, Crescent deepens its commitment to managing properties that blend historic significance with elevated hospitality. As a leader in branded lifestyle hotels, Crescent is well-positioned to steward the hotel's legacy while enhancing the guest experience across every touchpoint.

Crescent Hotels & Resorts, founded in 2001 by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Michael Thomas George, has evolved alongside the ever-changing hospitality industry over the years, but its core philosophy has remained consistent. With this stability, Crescent has successfully endured several extreme challenges, ranging from the 2008 economic crisis to the COVID-19 pandemic, and built a diverse portfolio from the foundation that George envisioned at the start. As the company celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2026, George reflected on its legacy and its journey while also looking forward to further growth.

Hilton Phoenix Resort at The Peak, a longtime fixture in the Valley and a destination woven into Phoenix's hospitality history, has unveiled a series of newly completed guest-facing spaces, marking the first phase in a comprehensive reimagining since the Resort's acquisition by Pivotal Group in late 2024.

The updates introduce the Ocotillo Wing, formerly the South Tower, which includes a redesigned lobby and several new social and gathering spaces now open to guests. Together, the enhancements reflect a refreshed, modern approach to the guest experience while maintaining the character and sense of place that have defined the Resort for decades.

For too long, the hotel restaurant existed solely because the building needed one. Guests knew it, locals knew it, and if we're being honest, most of the industry knew it, too. For guests, the hotel restaurant was simply a convenience, a fallback, a place you ended up when you were too tired to find something better. 

That era is over. There has been a cultural and commercial shift with consumers, which forced a simple but powerful reframe: food and beverage as a revenue platform, not an amenity. And the hotels that have not gotten the message yet are paying for it in ways that show up clearly on the bottom line. 

In partnership with William Cole Companies and Abo Empire, a New Mexico family office, Crescent returns to management of this iconic Southwestern resort

SANTA FE, N.M., March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Crescent Hotels & Resorts welcomes La Posada De Santa Fe back to its portfolio.

With the addition of this notable property to its collection, Crescent deepens its commitment to preserving landmark hospitality experiences while driving strategic growth. Plans are already underway to enhance and refine the beloved Santa Fe hotel, while remaining true to its southwestern roots and rich cultural connections.