Now @ Livingston, NJ's 
Westminster Hotel
November 24, 2015 ... Big changes have been underway at Livingston's luxurious boutique Westminster Hotel -- did you know?
Here's the update.
New General Manager
Colin Ankersen_ WH GM
Welcome Colin Ankersen, who took over as Westminster Hotel's General Manager in June.

Immediately prior, he worked at the historic Westin Governor Morris in Morristown, NJ; was Managing Director for Restaurant Associates overseeing all combined services supporting the Royal Bank of Scotland Headquarters; and was Regional VP for Atria Senior Living responsible for the NY region. Other positions include SVP of Operations for Dolce International Hotel and Conference Centers and progressive GM experiences with Hilton, Omni among others. Ankersen is a native of Denmark and a graduate of Oklahoma State University Hospitality Program.
Luxurious + Refined: Extensive Guest Room + Public Space Renovations
In a nod to the hotel's dedicated and sizable international clientele, Westminster Hotel underwent an extensive, multi-million dollar renovation of its Club Level rooms (below right), suites and hallways.  "Maintaining our reputation for the region's most modern, gracious rooms was of prime importance to me when I came on board," notes Ankersen. "We are committed to continuing the investment it takes to earn our AAA Four Diamond Quality Hotel designation."

The quietly chic rooms feature a soothing palette of gray and white with teal accents, floor-to-ceiling headb oard
WH club suite
and drapes with silhouette blinds for soft diffused lighting, a plush seating area, white quartz counter tops and floating nightstands equipped with convenient jack and USB outlets (see photo right).

Club Level Suites provide an abundant amount of space to relax or work in comfort and style. The newly renovated, 800 sq. ft. suite features one king-size Hollandia International bed and separate parlor featuring a plush sectional sofa w/a twin-size pull-out bed, dining table for four, an additional 60-inch HD television and small kitchenette.

Additionally, Club Level Rooms and Suites (image below) boast 300-thread-count, quadruple-sheeted Egyptian Cotton bed linens, a 60-inch flat-screen, high-definition TV and an iPod docking st ation.

The Hotel's hallways have a modern, cool metropolitan feel to complement the rooms: white textured wall coverings, black and white pendant and sconce lighting, contrasting gray paint with Greek key crown molding and contrasting black/gray/white carpeting and granite thresholds.

Guest reactions to the redesign? Extremely positive, especially about the bright, energetic decor and state of the art connectivity that helps them be more productive.

Next phase of renovation: the balance of the hotel rooms, lobby and banquet + meeting spaces. 
WH Suite

About Westminster Hotel
Opened in 2002, the award-winning Westminster Hotel (AAA Four Diamond Award Winner 13 years running), features 183 luxury guest rooms and suites; 16,000 square feet of banquet and conference space; the critically acclaimed Strip House restaurant and a full range of first-class amenities that cater to the unique needs of today's business travelers as well as social guests. Strip House is responsible for all food + beverage and handles room service for hotel guests. 

Westminster Hotel is owned by  Boast Hotel Management Company LLC, a hospitality management company headquartered in New York City. Currently, Boast also operates two select-service properties in Brooklyn and one full-service independent hotel in Northern New Jersey. Boast also asset manages a full-service hotel located in Secaucus, New Jersey. Boast specializes in optimizing the financial performance of its properties through strategic sales & marketing and revenue & distribution management, precise control of operating expenses, and ROI-driven investment in capital improvements.


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Westminster Hotel
550 W. Mt Pleasant Ave.
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 533-0600 (hotel)
(973) 548-0050 (Strip House)

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