Long gone are days of free-flowing credit and low-equity deals. Instead, hotel owners are looking inward, examining their own portfolios and determining how to keep hotels atop their respective markets.

There is a material change in the way hotel developers are doing business today. Hotel owners are looking inward, examining their own portfolios and determining how to keep hotels atop their respective markets.

Harry Wheeler estimates he has worked on more than 500 hotel projects in his 18 years as an architect. Since becoming principal and part owner of Group One, he has overseen such prominent projects as Kimpton Onyx in Boston and suite-level restaurants at TD Garden.

We've heard countless times in the last few months that renovations are on the rise. That message was echoed recently both at HD Expo and the NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference.

Even in the most challenging economy, new bathroom product and design innovations are shining at the major hotel and residential conventions this year. Electronics, showering, accessible design, more luxurious therapies and the "greening of bath" are at the forefront of the trends.

The design of a medical spa should be viewed as an important aspect of the market position and brand message of the business.

Pamper guests with these luxurious touches from Studio Peele Home/Thief River Linen, 1888 Mills, Standard Textile, A La Turca and United Feather & Down.

Complementary guestroom pieces from the McGlaughlin Collection, D'Style and Vaughan Benz.

Give your walls a unique feel. Products include Armourcoat, Avignon, Omnova, York Wallcoverings and Moz/Art.