Workers are putting the finishing touches on the new Residence Inn by Marriott in downtown Ann Arbor. The developer, First Martin, expects the hotel to open for business before the end of this month.
"We're almost done," says Darren McKinnon, vice president of
First Martin. "We hope to take in our first residents in a few days."
The Ann Arbor-based development company is building the first name-brand hotel in downtown Ann Arbor in more than a generation. The hotel is going up at 120 W Huron at the corner of Ashley and Huron Streets. It's occupying a former vacant lot and Greyhound bus depot. The bus depot's historic facade and signage has been integrated into building but the actual Greyhound station has moved.
The 6-story structure is a mixed-use development with 5,800 square feet of ground floor commercial space that stretches along Huron Avenue between the bus depot facade to Ashley Street. The building will house two Zip Car spots and have access to the 800-space Ann & Ashley Parking Garage.
The
Residence Inn by Marriott will feature 110 rooms and other various hotel amenities, like conference rooms and an exercise area. Each of hotel room is built out for patrons who are looking for a place to have an extended stay while they are in Ann Arbor.
"Every room is a suite with a kitchenette and a pull-out couch," McKinnon says. "There is also a free breakfast."
Source: Darren McKinnon, vice president of First Martin
Writer: Jon Zemke
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