The Dorset Hotel will be merged with the Catalina Hotel at 1732and 1756 Collins Ave., but will remain open during renovations. Agrand opening for the project is planned for the fall.

Catalina Hotel owner Alan Lieberman tells GlobeSt.com that theDorset Hotel underwent a gut renovation about five years ago, sorenovations will consist of redecorating the property. Plans alsocall for adding a sushi restaurant, conference room/library and arooftop terrace for corporate events.

Because the Dorset and Catalina hotels are close to theconvention center, the properties attract business travelers inaddition to tourists. "With the acquisition and renovation of theDorset, the Catalina expands its appeal to target businesstravelers who want to stay on Collins Avenue without mortgagingtheir house," Lieberman says.

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