![]() Starting from the ground up is exciting.” ![]() “I never imagined being anywhere but the Park Place,” said Morse. In 2014, Morse was inducted into the 2014 Michigan Meetings + Events Hall of Fame, capping more than three decades in the hospitality industry. Then she moved to the Grand Traverse Resort & Spa for the next eleven years. She first moved to Traverse City in 1980 and spent the first decade in sales for Sugar Loaf Resort in Leelanau County. ![]() Morse, director of sales and marketing, joined Hotel Indigo in October, following nearly nine years heading up sales and marketing for the historic Park Place Hotel. Joining Hawks on the Hotel Indigo management team is a very familiar face in the local hospitality industry, Margaret Morse director of sales and marketing and Steve Fairbanks, food and beverage director. Part of any Hotel Indigo development – the hotel is a chain of boutique hotels owned by InterContinental Hotels Group – is a promise to incorporate the local city’s tastes, styles and history. In addition to the nod to the Hannah, Lay and Company, wood themes are reflected in the hotel’s aesthetic. One hundred standard guestrooms and seven suites fill the top three floors. The upscale, four-story hotel will also feature a full-service bar and restaurant called Warehouse KiTChen + Cork on the ground floor along with a 5,500 square-foot ballroom space, and a heated, underground parking garage for registered guests. The H&L Social – the name an homage to the lumber company Hannah and Lay – is the rooftop bar many have longed for, with unparalleled downtown and water views (even in the heart of winter). Large windows showcase the waterfront just across Grandview Parkway. More cleanup than planned meant further delays.īut all the setbacks and obstacles are quickly fading as the latest addition to the downtown lodging scene creeps ever closer to its April opening. Developer Jeff Schmitz knew about the cyanide in the soil and groundwater, but concentrations turned out to be much higher than originally thought. First there was the economic downturn and financing woes, then there was the cyanide – not on the hotel site, but migrating from next door. The hotel development across from Traverse City’s Open Space was originally slated for completion in spring 2014. The hotel construction project itself marked four years in January – a fact construction workers acknowledge with a wry smile. Hawks was born and raised here, graduating from Elk Rapids Public Schools in 2000. Hawks has managed hotels on Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay, the Milwaukee waterfront and now West Grand Traverse Bay. Hospitality and water seem to go hand in hand for Bridget Hawks, the general manager of the brand spanking new (and coming soon) Hotel Indigo in downtown Traverse City. Guests can dine at the onsite casual restaurant which serves classic American fare and is open seven days a week.Hotel Indigo Reveals New Staff, Amenities as Opening Nears Complimentary WiFi is available throughout the hotel grounds.Ī trendy rooftop bar offers spectacular views of Traverse Bay and an impressive menu of fine wines and craft beer. Business travelers can utilize the spacious event areas, which boast plenty of space for meetings, conferences, corporate functions, and social gatherings. Valet parking is available for an additional fee. Guests can utilize the 24-hour fitness center which features free weights, cardio machines, and other exercise equipment. Room service and laundry service are available. ![]() Some suites offer fireplaces, spacious sitting areas, and microwaves. Upgraded rooms and suites feature the best views of the bay. The vibrant accommodations feature flat-screen televisions, complimentary high-speed WiFi, coffee making facilities, plush bedding, an ergonomic work space, custom bath products, soaking tubs, hairdryer, mini fridge, mini bar, iron, a separate hanging closet, sofa beds, plush bathrobes, and air-conditioning. Guests can choose from a variety of guest rooms, suites, executive suites, and club level suites. Bathrooms feature wood-art tiles, photographic prints grace the walls, and windows feature dazzling bay views. The hotel is near numerous attractions, including Traverse Bay which features a stunning beach, Cherry Capital Airport, and Traverse City State Park.Ĭhic rooms and suites feature artistic decor and contemporary furnishings. It is the ideal option for business and leisure travelers seeking a stylish, comfortable stay in a newly renovated setting. Set in Traverse City, Michigan, Hotel Indigo offers industrial-chic accommodations and generous amenities.
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