New downtown Gadsden hotel proposed near former City Hall building
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Another new addition to Gadsden’s downtown is in the works.
During a June city council meeting, tentative plans were revealed for a 4.5-star hotel at the former home of the Gadsden Police Department next to City Hall in downtown.
Keep reading to learn more details about the proposed hotel + how it could impact the downtown area.
New hotel could be coming to Gadsden
The city council said project discussions have been in the works for several months but the city recently struck an initial agreement with a developer for a new Marriott Tribute hotel.
“The caliber of this type of hotel shouldn’t be taken lightly for what the development will bring to this downtown area. It will explode in economic development around these blocks… we already have a beautiful downtown, this hotel is just going to amplify what we already have.”
John Moore, Director of Commercial Development and Community Affairs
While plans and renderings have not yet been finalized, the hotel is expected to feature around 100 rooms, an in-house restaurant and a rooftop bar.
According to Moore, the agreement with the developer includes the city paying $4.5 million over a three-year period. That includes $1.5 million at each stage including:
- Approval of design
- Groundbreaking
- Doors opening
Redevelopment in downtown Gadsden
The city hopes this can be another piece of the puzzle when it comes to revitalizing the downtown district.
“It’s the simple principle of you have to build a city up before you build it out. It has to bubble over from the center. You have to have a lively and vibrant city center in order to expect to see the rest of your city thrive.”
Jason Wilson, Gadsden City Council
Some of the other local projects include:
