Thursday, April 30, 2009

Photograph Update

All is on schedule and we should have a great opening day tomorrow, May 1.











Monday, March 2, 2009

Photo Update

Progress photos taken February 27, 2009.



















Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Overall Update

The project is now moving toward completion and final installations of materials are underway. Finishes are complete in guest rooms and guest baths and carpet installation has commenced. Hotel Operations has begun the procurement of operator material and is preparing to move into the hotel on April 1, 2009. We anticipate being open by early May 2009.

The procurement of all furniture fixtures and equipment is nearly complete, with a majority of the goods currently in storage awaiting installation. Early installation of furniture, particularly the guest room headboard hardware, will commence this month to further the efficiency of the schedule.

On the operations side, all department heads have been hired with the exception of the Chief Engineer. We have a final candidate here and expect to make a decision within the next week or so.

New pictures should be added the week of March 2nd.

Monday, January 12, 2009

Construction Update

For site work, only landscaping, final pavement, and striping remains. The only other exterior work to be done are the porte-cochere soffits.

Guestroom vinyl wall covering is complete on the second and third floors - roughly 3 weeks ahead of schedule. The guest bath vinyl is anticipated to arrive mid January and to be completed in 2 weeks. Vanities and granite will start immediately after installation of the VWC on a floor by floor basis. The tub surrounds are complete on the third and fourth floors. Overall, the guestroom and guest bathrooms are running 3-4 weeks ahead of schedule.

Water heaters and mechanical units have arrived and been arranged in the mechanical rooms.

The Hampton Inn sign on the building is now installed.

Major purchases of FF&E and OS&E will commence in January