Quirk Hotel, A Destination Hotel, Currently Under Renovation in Richmond, VA, will Open in Q3 2015
Englewood, CO - April 8, 2015 - Destination Hotels has announced the addition of soon-to-open Quirk Hotel, A Destination Hotel, in Richmond, Va. to its dynamic urban collection. The locally-owned hotel, located in downtown Richmond at 201 West Broad Street and Jefferson Street in the historic J.B. Mosby & Co building, will undergo a comprehensive transformation to become an independent luxury lifestyle hotel under Destination management. Opening in time to coincide with Richmond acting as host city for cycling's international pinnacle event, World Road Cycling Championships (Worlds) in late-September 2015, the hotel is an extension of the beloved Quirk art gallery on Broad Street in the heart of Richmond's Arts District, which features exhibitions of "approachable" work by both established and emerging local artists. Quirk Hotel will reflect an ambiance characterized by style and art capped off by a friendly service culture, exuding classic Southern hospitality. All of these elements combined will create a venue that entices both leisure and business travelers alike.
"Quirk Hotel is an exciting addition to the Destination Hotels portfolio," said Jamie Sabatier, president and chief operating officer of Destination Hotels. "Under our management platform and track record of continued success within the urban space, we will provide customized tools to leverage the property's enriching history and central location in downtown Richmond, an emerging hub of arts and culture."
"We are thrilled to be able to bring an artistic, distinct and modern hotel experience to Richmond," said Ted and Katie Ukrop, owners of Quirk Hotel. "We are determined to provide our future guests of Quirk Hotel with an immersive experience that combines the best of Southern hospitality with the vibrancy of Richmond's up-and-coming cultural scene."
Quirk Hotel was originally the luxury department store, J.B. Mosby & Co, constructed in 1916 in the heart of The Broad Street Commercial Historic District, which contains the finest and best-preserved collection of turn-of-the-century commercial buildings in the city of Richmond. Quirk Hotel will keep architectural elements intact from the historic building, including the main floor's segmental arches, groin vault ceiling and the ornamental ironwork staircase. The overall art-centric theme will be reflected throughout the property, from guest rooms that create a refuge by combining historic highlights with contemporary millwork, warm wood floors and frosted glass shower enclosures to the vaulted lobby to artistic installations that hint back to the former department store manikins and wardrobe style casework. The culinary experience at Quirk Hotel will focus on artisan cuisine, sourced locally with an emphasis on regional culinary traditions. The Quirk Hotel bar will showcase modern adaptations of classic cocktails, small batch spirits and regional craft beers. Quirk Hotel will also feature a fitness center, 2,000 square feet of unique function space and more.
For more information, please visit www.QuirkHotel.com.
About Destination Hotels
Destination Hotels (Destination) is the largest owner and operator of independent hotels, resorts and residences in the United States. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Destination is an industry leader with more than 40 years of hospitality management and development experience. Located in premier destinations, the portfolio is continuously growing with more than 40 luxury and upscale properties from coast to coast. The award-winning company operates 20 golf courses, 19 full-service spas, six IACC-certified conference centers and 105 bars and restaurants. The privately-owned company is a subsidiary of Lowe Enterprises, a Los Angeles-based investment, development and real estate firm. For more information on Destination Hotels, visit www.destinationhotels.com.
About Quirk Hotel, A Destination Hotel
Quirk Hotel is a boutique, art-centric hotel opening in September 2015 in Richmond, Va. The hotel offers a carefully curated, artistic experience that showcases distinctive art throughout the property's 71 guest rooms, four suites, artisan restaurant, bar, rooftop terrace and conference rooms. Located in an Italian Renaissance building originally built in 1916 as the J.B. Mosby Dry Goods Store and created by the renowned New York architectural firm of Starret and Van Vleck, the 60,000 sq. ft. property is owned by Quirk Hospitality, LLC. Quirk Hotel is the first hotel to open under the development of owners Ted and Katie Ukrop and Quirk Hospitality, LLC, based in Richmond, Va.
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