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| Alix Smith, Ba’ag ceksan, CEO |
SCOTTSDALE,
AZ, Sept. 15, 2021—Officials of The Cornerstone
Collective today announced the multi-million-dollar renovation of the 158-room
Courtyard by Marriott Salt River in Arizona.
With
a targeted completion date of Fall 2021, the renovation includes many custom
elements and enhances brand standards by focusing on the hotel’s location on
the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.
Owned
by Ba’ag ceksan (Eagle Mark), LLC, the Courtyard is the first
Marriott hotel built on tribal land in the United States.
“While respecting the
original design intent, our vision is to further elevate the property with
design elements that honor the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian
Community,” said Suzie Hall, founder and CEO, The
Cornerstone Collective.
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| Suzie Hall |
“Sleek, shimmering
materials will represent water, while textured, woven elements will represent
the tribes’ history of basket-weaving.
"Like the two tribes coming together to
create one community, two color palettes –warm earth and cool water –will be
used in harmony to create one cohesive design.”
The renovation includes all guest rooms and public spaces, including lobby,
bistro, breakfast area, bar, ballrooms and meeting space and fitness center.
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Courtyard by Marriott Salt River Arizona
5201 North Pima Road, Scottsdale, AZ |
Located at 5201 North Pima Road, Scottsdale, Ariz., the four-story culturally
rich hotel offers unique décor that embodies the spirit of gathering.
The
hotel is part of the Talking Stick Entertainment District and within reach of
Scottsdale’s finest attractions including championship golf, world class
shopping and culinary adventures.
Nearby
destinations include Salt River Fields, spring training home of the
Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies; OdySea, the largest aquarium
in the Southwest; and Talking Stick Casino, featuring 800+ slot machine
and 50+ gaming tables.
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| Talking Stick Casino, Scottsdale, AZ |
Hotel amenities include the Bistro Café, the
Market, fitness center, outdoor pool, whirlpool and nearly 5,400 square feet of
meeting space.
Guest
rooms feature plush bedding, complimentary Wi-Fi, mini-refrigerators,
microwaves and ample space to work and/or relax.
“Cornerstone did a fantastic job creating a vision for our sister hotel, the
Residence Inn Salt River, and we wanted their team to capture that energy here
at the Courtyard,” said Alix Smith, Ba’ag ceksan, CEO.
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| Salt River Fields. Maricopa County, AZ |
“The
Residence Inn features many custom design elements and FFE throughout the
property, including a custom ‘bird’ ceiling treatment that mirrors the one in
our lobby, as well as a river motif designed as a symbol of the Salt River,
flowing between the two hotels.
"We
are proud of the hotel’s Native American roots and believe guests will
appreciate the special touches Suzie and her team have added to the two hotels
to inform and entertain guests.”
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| OdySea Aquarium, Scottsdale, AZ |
CORNERSTONE
COLLECTIVE
The
Cornerstone Collective is a holistic and integrated full-service design and
construction solution that accelerates and simplifies the hotel development
process.
The group brings proven leadership, exquisite talent, innovation and
optimal resources together to create the ideal team for hospitality projects.
This new, innovative approach keeps all elements of a project under one canopy,
advancing the process to ensure deadlines are met and strict spending budgets
are kept.
Meaningful results and an optimized ROI are just as important as
creating unique, custom environments for guests.
Grounded
in almost three decades of award-winning notable design, Cornerstone’s
strategic vision through tactical solutions guarantee a best-in-class
experience for our clients.
Its extensive experience in high-end hospitality,
resort, master planning, LEED and healthcare markets positions the company to
anticipate potential gaps and to capitalize on innovative opportunities.
Contact:
Chris
Daly
President
DG
Public Relations
(703)
864-5553
chris@dalygray.com
www.dalygray.com
