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Griffin Gate Marriott Sets Three-Year Renovation Thursday November 15th, 2012 - 10:14AM
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LEXINGTON, KY—The Griffin Gate Marriott Resort & Spa, located here, will begin a three-year renovation this December. The first phase consists of a $5 million investment into the guestrooms and corridors. HVS Design is the interior design firm that will handle guestroom, corridor and concierge lounge.renovation According to the design firm, the design scheme was inspired by the region’s landscape and incorporates elements of Bluegrass history. In addition, the blue accent colors used are an homage to the University of Kentucky. The hotel, which has 388 guestrooms and 21 suites, will be getting new carpeting, accents, headboards, desks, lighting, Tempur-Pedic mattresses, patio furniture, modern bathroom amenities and locally inspired artwork. Technological enhancements, like WiFi, HD televisions and MP3 player and video connectivity, also will be offered. Future phases of the transformation include a new lobby featuring the new MI Greatroom, restaurant and bar and renovated meeting space.
Tags: Hospitality Design Construction/Renovation |
The most recent NYU Conference, earlier this month proved, once and for all, that the lodging industry has finally turned the corner and happy days are, indeed, here again. While the economists and pundits all provided plenty of anecdotal evidence to bear that out in terms of supply and demand ratios, RevPAR projections, asset values and all the other metrics, that’s not what has me convinced.
