Hampton Inn, Nashua, NH

Photograph Update

2009-04-30T05:33:00.001-07:00

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

Photo Update

2009-03-02T11:13:00.000-08:00

Progress photos taken February 27, 2009.

Overall Update

2009-02-25T08:05:00.000-08:00

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.

Construction Update

2009-01-12T10:25:00.000-08:00

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

Operations Update

2008-12-17T13:03:00.000-08:00

Kevin Walker has been selected as General Manager. Kevin has been the Assistant General Manager of the Hilton Garden Inn in Portsmouth, NH since just before its opening in 2006. Kevin's official start date in Nashua is January 15.

We have secured temporary office space close to the hotel for pre-opening.

The big news is that we have hired a Director of Sales - Kelly Klopp. Kelly has held the title of Director of Sales at two different hotels, as well as 5 years experience in Catering Sales & Event Management. Kelly also spent much of the year as General Manager of a Four Points by Sheraton in Manchester. Kelly has over 6 years experience in the Manchester market, 2 years in Merrimack, and three years in Nashua.

Kevin will attend Hampton GM school in January and is ahead of pace in hotel database work.

We're right on track!

Construction Update

2008-12-16T10:32:00.000-08:00

Work is progressing smoothly with exterior stone veneer continuing and anticipated to be completed before the holidays. All exterior façade work will be completed at that time. Only minor site work and landscaping will remain in the spring.

The interior of the project is running smoothly as well, with painting well underway in the guest room floors. Drywall is nearly complete with only the first floor remaining. The drywall is paint ready on all floors. The interior of the project is ahead of schedule. The contractor is anticipated to be complete by the end of April for our mid to late May opening.

Construction Update

2008-11-14T06:39:00.001-08:00

The project is still running very smoothly.

The building exterior envelope is completely enclosed with windows and aluminum storefront complete. Siding is almost complete at the rear of the building and is underway on the sides and front. Cultured stone veneer has started at the base of the building and is anticipated to be complete by the Christmas holiday. Interior drywall has started on all of the floors and is anticipated to take 4-5 weeks to complete. The interior of the project is on schedule.

Construction Update

2008-10-14T10:29:00.000-07:00

The project is moving along very smoothly. The roofing work is nearly complete and the building is expected to be winter tight by the end of October.

Mechanical, electrical and plumbing rough-in is commencing on the guest room floors and all trades are on schedule.

Exterior siding trim and stone masonry has started and will be in full swing by end of the month.

Construction Update

2008-09-18T07:15:00.000-07:00

The project is progressing smoothly with a significant amount of progress over the last three weeks. The superintendent for Opechee, David Jobin, is doing a great job on the project. He has been able to push the right trades at the right times to make up for the poor weather of the summer, leaving us a little ahead of schedule. The framing is almost complete on the second and third floors, with sprinkler and electrical rough in already started. Using a gang system, which speeds erection time, the roof trusses are currently going up quickly. The equipment cost is a bit higher but is saved on schedule and labor.

Major Owner Direct items have already been purchased to get the project well ahead of the curve... including laundry, kitchen, high speed Internet, telephone systems, FF&E install, tel/data cabling, background music, case goods, and guest room appliances. Since the team of contractors had such a great experience with the Mystic Hampton Inn & Suites project, pricing had been very favorable and the same success will be replicated.

Photo Update

2008-09-15T11:41:00.001-07:00

Construction photos taken August 28... and this first one of the trusses going up was taken September 11. We are moving right along.

Construction Update

2008-08-15T12:12:00.000-07:00

Construction on Hampton Inn, Nashua is moving along smoothly. Structural steel is currently being erected (as seen in the Photo Update on August 4th) and is half complete. The long lead time materials are being ordered so as to not cause project delay. And the final design has been submitted to Hilton for approval; no issues are anticipated from this review. This project remains on schedule and is anticipated to open on time next summer.

Photo Update

2008-08-04T11:10:00.001-07:00

Construction photos taken August 2, 2008.

Overall Update

2008-07-15T06:04:00.000-07:00

Overall the project is moving ahead as planned... with an opening in July 2009. The existing building has been demolished. Foundation work and backfill are complete. Structural steel will arrive and start going up this month, so anticipate some good pictures to be added to the blog for August.

Construction Update

2008-06-12T05:52:00.000-07:00

We are pleased to be able to report that the project has kicked off smoothly. The demolition of the existing building is almost complete and the final building permit for the new hotel building is in hand. Foundation work is anticipated to start the week of June 16th. Hotel opening date is July 30, 2009. No issues which would impact the budget or the schedule have cropped up so far.

Construction documents are 90% complete. In order to fit the hotel better into its New England context, we have received approval from Hilton for a traditional style clapboard exterior. We believe that this cost-effective approach will enhance the curb-appeal of the completed project and will help make this hotel an appropriate addition to the commercial fabric of the City of Nashua, New Hampshire.

Construction Update

2008-05-27T06:25:00.000-07:00

The Ground Round has been torn down to make way for the Hampton Inn!!!! Only a pile of rubble remains.

With the building permit anticipated to be in hand any day, excavation for foundations will start this week... with the foundation crew mobilizing at the end of the week.

Enjoy the before and after pictures.

Ground Round Pictures

2008-05-05T10:41:00.000-07:00

Pictures of the building currently on the site. The holes in the roof are from the local Fire Department using the building for training.

Proposed 102-Room Hotel

2008-05-05T09:07:00.000-07:00

The project consists of a 102-room Hampton Inn located on the corner of two major arterial roads (Amherst Street and Somerset Parkway). Currently there is a vacant restaurant, the Ground Round, on the site. The design and entitlement phase of the project is complete.

Closing on the parcel occurred on April 26th.

Demolition of the restaurant is anticipated to start May 19th and take two weeks, with demolition permits in hand and the 2-week state notification period starting on May 5th.
The design for the structure and foundations is complete and the application for the building permit will be submitted the week of May 6th.

Like other Olympia projects throughout New England, a major challenge with the Nashua facility was designing the hotel to ensure consistency with surrounding architecture and zoning regulations.

"We're particularly excited about this project because, not only did we not want to pursue a simple prototype design, we wanted to make every effort to add to the architectural appeal of the surrounding area," says Olympia President Jim Brady. "I'm confident that we've succeeded with both those important goals."