The firm's historical roots date back to 1946 when William B. Tabler Sr. wrote his famous “Rules of Thumb”, an architectural guide for hotels that set the standard for design in the hospitality industry; and for the expansion of the Sheraton, Hilton, Marriott, Intercontinental and Stouffer chains, all William B. Tabler Architects clients.

Today, 500 hotels later, in a far more complex environment for hotel developers, owners and managers, WBTA continues to forge new standards in designing luxury, convention and resorts hotels that are models of comfort, efficiency and profit.