Boston, MA The Envoy Hotel was recently named by USA Today 10Best as the Best New Hotel in the United States. An Autograph Collection by Marriott hotel, The Envoy was recognized for its unique design, integration of art and technology, and guest experience. 10Best editors teamed up with a panel of hotel experts to hand-pick 20 of the best hotel openings in the past year. These 20 hotels were presented to USA Today 10Best readers who were asked to vote for their favorite over four weeks.

Harry Wheeler, Group One Partners

The hotel, located at 70 Sleeper St., features floor-to-ceiling windows in 136 guest rooms with views of the city. Modern bathrooms, custom crafted furnishings, and plush textures mix serenity with convenience, providing an escape for guests. The design is infused with technology, such as an interactive billiards table with 4K touch screen in the lobby, visual projection wall behind the rooftop bar for personalized communications, and a ‘live’ light wall behind the front desk. Group One Partners served as design architect, interior designer, and procurement agent.

“This recognition is a source of great pride for our firm, I couldn’t be prouder of our team,” said Harry Wheeler, AIA, LEED, NCARB, principal of Group One. “It shows our dedication to creating dynamic and inspired spaces for hotel guests. Consideration of the guest experience is always at the forefront of our design process.”

Group One is an award-winning design firm based in Boston that specializes in architectural, interior design, and purchasing services for hospitality properties.

Using a collaborative project approach that involves these three interrelated disciplines, the firm’s streamlined design process upholds its dedication to excellence and client service. Since the company’s inception in 1970, Group One has designed and supervised nearly 3,000 projects across the globe including hospitality, residential, and multi-family properties, assisted living and elder care facilities, and retail spaces.