Grand Gardner Hotel 

The Grand Gardner Hotel project consists of the renovation, reconstruction, and construction of a boutique-style hotel in the City, including, but not limited to, all utility and road infrastructure, demolition, and related improvements. The hotel will repurpose the 1899 historic Gardner School building as its central core with the west addition serving primarily as common areas and the east addition housing the guest rooms. The hotel will include 52 guest rooms in the new east wing and 8 suites In the historic building.  There will be a rooftop breakfast area/bar; fitness center; meeting/event venue (100-person capacity); meeting room/board room; spa services area/flex space; speakeasy; and a common area lobby incorporating coffee, drink, and work area space.  On-site and on-street parking will be provided for guests and visitors. 

The Grand Gardner Hotel will provide a significant number of construction-related jobs and other economic activities during and after construction.  This project complements other significant public and private partnerships. 

Construction started: February 2024 

Estimated date of substantial completion: December 2025. 

Total project cost: $43.4 million.