Drury Hotels, a leading service-oriented hospitality company with more than 150 hotels in 30 states, announces the opening of the first Drury location in Nebraska, the Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown. The new hotel features more than 200 guest rooms, flexible meeting space, on-site dining, Drury's award-winning customer service, and best-in-class amenities.
New Nebraska hotel is the first of more than 40 planned to open in the Americas over the next three years.
Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized owner and management company and division of The Marcus Corporation, has appointed Kevin Miller as general manager of The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel. In his new role, Miller will oversee the 300-room historic hotel located near the University of Nebraska campus, Nebraska State Capitol, and Historic Haymarket District.
The Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel, located in the Blackstone District of Omaha, Nebraska, is delighted to announce the appointment of Leah Meyer as Pastry Chef. Drawing upon experience earned in the pastry kitchens of luxury hotels and independent outlets, Meyer will oversee all pastry operations at the newly reinvented historic property, leading a team in designing dessert offerings for five onsite food-and-beverage outlets, banqueting occasions, in-room dining, and assorted guest amenities.
The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel, owned and managed by Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, today announced it has named Otis Dickerson as executive chef. In this role, Dickerson will oversee the culinary operations of the hotel, including banquets and catering, menu creation, and overall execution of the food and beverage program.
IHG Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of Crowne Plaza Kearney, conveniently attached to the Younes Conference Center and close to many of Nebraska's top attractions. The hotel is centrally located between Omaha and Denver and is the first new-build convention hotel from Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts in the U.S. since 2020. The opening signals excitement for the return of business travel and in-person events to facilitate meaningful connections.
ribute Portfolio, a family of independent boutique full-service hotels bound by their indie spirit and heart for connecting people and places, announces the opening of the remarkably designed 154 room The Scarlet Hotel in Lincoln, Nebraska on May 6th. The only hotel in partnership with the University of Nebraska - Lincoln, and located on the Nebraska Innovation Campus (NIC), just minutes away from the legendary Memorial Stadium, Bob Devaney Sport Center, Barbara Hibner Soccer Stadium, Ice Box, and Historic Haymarket, The Scarlet Hotel is expected to become the top choice for visitors looking to experience a blending of Midwest values, sophisticated charm, and elevated style.
The new Hotel Indigo Omaha Downtown reflects the careful craftsmanship of the past while meeting guests in the now. Blending small town familiarity with big city appeal, Omaha is a city that reveals more beneath the surface. For centuries, native tribes thrived along the surrounding bluffs and swelling grasslands of present-day Omaha, including the city's namesake Omaha tribe. The word "Omaha" loosely translates to "dwellers on the bluff."
Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a nationally recognized owner and management company and division of The Marcus Corporation, today announced the appointment of Carlo Vermeeren as general manager of the Omaha Marriott Downtown at the Capitol District in Omaha, Nebraska. In his new role, Vermeeren will oversee operations of the 12-story, 333-room hotel that serves as the anchor of the Capitol District, the city's dining and entertainment district.
The Farnam, Autograph Collection will take its place Thursday, May 20, as Omaha's premier boutique hotel, welcoming discerning travelers and urban tastemakers to revel in a truly unique hospitality experience in the heart of the storied city.
Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel, a $75 million reinvention of the iconic 1915 Blackstone Hotel, opens tomorrow, November 20, in Omaha, Nebraska. The highly anticipated 205-room property is the brand's first hotel in Nebraska and serves as a key development in the renaissance of the city's Blackstone District. The hotel was meticulously restored and renovated by leading global design firms LEO A DALY and DLR Group, and offers five food and beverage concepts,13,500 square feet of meetings and event space, including two grand ballrooms, aseasonal resort-style swimming pool andPool Club, a solariumand a rooftop terrace with views of downtown Omaha.
Location + Hotel Overview: Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel is a $75 million reinvention of the iconic 1916 Blackstone Hotel located within Omaha's historic Blackstone District, a burgeoning destination in Omaha, NE known for art, entertainment, boutique shops & good eats. The hotel opening is a key development in the renaissance of the Blackstone District. The hotel developers, principals of Clarity Development and GreenSlate Development, have played an important role in the rebirth of the area over the last seven years. The eight-story building, a prime example of Second Renaissance Revival architecture, was declared an Omaha Landmark in 1983 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. Significant historical and design elements of the original hotel will be restored. The hotel will be comprised of 205 guest rooms including 31 suites, a resort-style swimming pool and expansive pool club, a classic steakhouse and innovative mixology-forward cocktail lounge, a cafe serving French-inspired fare, high tea served daily, a spacious solarium, and a rooftop terrace ideal for both social events and leisurely taking in the view. A Curated Taste of Omaha: The Kimpton Cottonwood will have five food & beverage concepts. Omaha neighbors in the District, including Archetype Coffee, Coneflower Creamery, and Scriptown Brewery, will be featured on menus, which will also honor the former Blacktone Hotel's rich history. For example, the Reuben sandwich was invented by Reuben Kulakofsky during a weekly poker game held at the original Blackstone Hotel and the sandwich was later introduced to the world in 1925 on a hotel menu. The hotel also debuted butter brickle ice cream in the 1920s. Both will be honored and served at the hotel. Destination Art: The property's 50+ piece collection, entirely produced by Nebraskan artists, will be the first-ever hotel curation by community activist and artist Watie White. Watie describes the collection as "a certain autobiography of Omaha" and deeply connected to the city. One of the hotel's five commissioned pieces by Omaha-born BIPOC fiber and textile artist, Celeste Butler, is a dynamic quilt display incorporating materials from the original Blackstone Hotel, such as a rusted shower drain and Cottonwood leaves from property grounds. Celeste describes her process as "a constant evolution of salvaging, gathering, deconstructing, and assemblage that when woven together are the common threads that connect the stories of life." Ingrained in the Community: The former Blackstone Hotel was the epicenter of the city's social scene and a destination for some of the biggest celebrities and dignitaries such as Bob Hope, Jimmy Stewart, Ronald Reagan, John F. Kennedy and Eleanor Roosevelt. Upon reopening as The Kimpton Cottonwood, in addition to featuring a plethora of Omaha businesses, artisans and artists, the hotel will play host to a robust, ongoing schedule of seasonal events and regular entertainment and return as the Blackstone District's centerpiece for entertainment, dining and socializing.
G6 Hospitality, owner, operator and franchisor of the Motel 6 and Studio 6 brands, today announced the opening of a new construction dual-brand Motel 6/Studio 6 in North Platte, Nebraska—the first in the area to feature the iconic brand's new design, which was announced at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit last year. The new hotel, owned by Highland Hospitality, LLC, will provide additional lodging options in the area, whether in town for just a night or for a longer stay.
Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel, operated by Pivot Hotels & Resorts and opening August 2020 in Omaha's Blackstone District, is pleased to announce the executive appointmentJames Schelnick to Director of Sales & Marketing.
Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel, operated by Pivot Hotels & Resorts and opening August 2020 in Omaha's Blackstone District, is pleased to announce the executive appointment of Mara Bouvier to General Manager.
After much anticipation, the former Blackstone Hotel will reopen as the Kimpton Cottonwood Hotel in spring 2020. The hotel name plays homage to the Blackstone Hotel's original Cottonwood Room bar, which featured a magnificent cottonwood tree emerging from the center of the expansive circular bar. The Kimpton branded hotel will be managed by Pivot Hotels & Resorts.
The newly opened DoubleTree by Hilton Omaha Southwest, a 5-story, 179-room, full-service hotel, is the latest addition to the growing DoubleTree by Hilton global portfolio of 580 properties. The hotel is located just off I-80, with convenient access to popular local destinations, including Travel & Transport, College of Saint Mary, University of Nebraska Omaha, Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium and Aksarben Village.
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants announced today its first property in Nebraska, a complete rehabilitation of the historic Blackstone Hotel and former office building. The project is scheduled to open in the spring of 2020.
Choice Hotels International, Inc.'s (NYSE: CHH) upscale Cambria Hotels brand marked its arrival in Nebraska with the grand opening of the Cambria Hotel Omaha Downtown. The 128-room hotel is the newest addition to Omaha's growing NoDo district and will entice modern travelers visiting the area with captivating design, local flavors, contemporary amenities, and convenient access to popular Omaha destinations.
My Place Hotels of America is thrilled to announce theopening of the brand's newest location in Hastings, marking the brand's second location toopen in the Cornhusker State! Located at 200 East 31 st Street, the three-story, 46-unit hotelmarks America's 45 th My Place location across 21 states.My Place Hotel-Hastings, NE is strategically located to offer guests access to all that Hastingshas to offer. Guests can expect immediate access to Lake Hastings Park and Hastings Museum,the largest municipal museum between Chicago and Denver. The location is strategicallylocated within blocks of the developing North Park Commons which will offer guests easyaccess to several retail and dining options.