HOUSTON, TX—The Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa has completed a $7.1 million renovation to its guestrooms and the corridors on each guest floor that incorporates energy-efficient features and technological advancements. Each room has been appointed with warm-toned fabrics and new furnishings, lamps, artwork, carpeting and drapery. The beds now have wooden frames with upholstered-patterned headboards, as well as plush throws and custom-made sheets and shams. Some rooms include an oversize sofa with a queen-size sofa bed, as well as an ottoman to use as a coffee table or for lounging. In the effort to conserve energy and provide special conveniences, The Houstonian has installed an energy-management system for each room to regulate the temperature for when a room is unoccupied and occupied. The sensor also enables the hotel to know when a door has been opened or closed to eliminate disturbances from service staff, such as housekeeping or engineering. In addition, each room offers energy-efficient lighting, including three-way, dimmable and standard-compact florescent light bulbs. All guest rooms include a new 42-inch, LCD high-definition television and multimedia connectivity panel. The Houstonian also upgraded its in-room wiring and wireless network to provide more reliable service. The corridors have new carpeting, wall coverings, sconces and artwork. Future plans include new carpeting in the Grande Ballroom, new digital directional signage in the lobby and a new laundry facility for hotel and spa laundry needs.