MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 4, 2016--
Marcus®
Hotels & Resorts, a division of The
Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), and Skirvin Partners in Development,
the owners of the Skirvin
Hilton Hotel, today announced a $4.3 million renovation project
currently underway at the #1 hotel in Oklahoma City, Okla.
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Renovations completed in Red Piano Lounge (Photo: Business Wire)
The extensive renovation project at the AAA Four-Diamond luxury property
includes all 225 guestrooms and public spaces, including rotunda suites
and the presidential suite, guestroom corridors and the lobby area.
Guests can expect to see fresh, elegant designs and décor throughout the
public spaces, including beautiful marble flooring in the style and
design reminiscent of the 1900s era.
Renovations to the popular Red Piano Loungehave been completed
and complement the bar’s style of laid-back luxury. Enhancements include
updated flooring, tables, seating and a new red piano. Renovations to
the Skirvin’s stunning lobby are nearing completion and focus on the
addition of natural light for added attention to the property’s historic
architecture. The lobby flooring has also been replaced with beautiful
granite and marble to reflect the hotel’s original design intent. All
remaining improvements will be completed in September.
According to John Weeman, principal of Skirvin Partners in Development,
“The new Skirvin lobby wall coverings reflect the original gothic design
intent of developer Bill Skirvin when the hotel originally opened in
1911.”
“The renovations will enhance the guest experience at the Skirvin
Hilton, while maintaining the historic significance of the hotel. We are
careful to pay attention to the historic nature and beauty of the hotel,
as well as meeting the demands of today’s travelers. The Skirvin Hilton
Hotel continues to serve as an important part of the city’s past and
future,” said Joseph Khairallah, chief operating officer of Marcus
Hotels & Resorts.
In 2007, Marcus Hotels & Resorts and Skirvin Partners in Development,
completed a $55 million renovation and restoration of the historic
landmark hotel, returning the property to its former glory as the social
center of Oklahoma City. Leveraging its over 50 years of experience in
restoring landmark hotels, Marcus Hotels & Resorts carefully retained
the property’s historic details throughout the renovation and also
introduced successful food and beverage concepts including the Park
Avenue Grilland Red Piano Lounge.
“Since re-opening in 2007, the Skirvin Hilton Hotel has been a
tremendous asset to the city and assisted in the growth and
revitalization of the downtown. Through the addition of unique programs
such as the Artist-in-Residence program that supports our local arts
organizations and hosting many of the city’s galas, weddings and premier
events, the Skirvin Hilton continues to play a vital role in the
community. We look forward to further enhancing the guest experience
through the current renovations,” said Gerald Rappaport, general manager.
The historic Skirvin Hilton Hotel is the premier hotel in Oklahoma City,
having recently earned TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence for the
sixth consecutive year.
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About Marcus Hotels & Resorts
Marcus
Hotels & Resorts, a division of The
Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), owns and/or manages 18 hotels,
resorts and other properties in the U.S. A leader in the hospitality
industry since 1962, Marcus Hotels & Resorts creates asset value for
hotel owners through its expertise in management, development and
product repositioning, including hotel food and beverage concepts
developed by its Marcus Restaurant Group. The company’s distinctive
portfolio includes city-center meeting hotels, upscale resorts, historic
properties, and premium branded and independent first-class hotels.
Marcus Hotels & Resorts is an approved operator for all major lodging
brands. For more information, please visit: http://media.marcushotels.com
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(@MarcusHotels).
About The Skirvin Hilton Hotel
The Skirvin Hilton Hotel originally opened in 1911 and has been
synonymous with elegance and innovation for the past five generations,
hosting oil barons, dignitaries, movie stars, political leaders and
presidents ever since. Guests from around the globe have traveled
through the downtown Skirvin Hilton Hotel to experience its unique
sophistication and timelessness. In 2007, Skirvin Partners in
Development and Marcus Hotels & Resorts partnered on renovating the
hotel to its original glory. The reopening event was designated as an
official Oklahoma Centennial event and since the renovation, the hotel
has earned a AAA Four Diamond rating every year and received the Mayor’s
Development Award for best downtown development.
The hotel features 225 luxuriously appointed guest rooms, including 20
one-bedroom suites, one presidential suite and 18,500 square feet of
premier meeting and pre-function space. It is home to the upscale Park
Avenue Grill restaurant and Red Piano Lounge.
The Skirvin Hilton was recognized as one of the Best Hotels in the USA
by U.S. News & World Report, finishing as the #1 Hotel in
Oklahoma City and the state of Oklahoma. The hotel remains on the
National Register of Historic Places.
The Skirvin Hilton Hotel is located at One Park Avenue in Oklahoma City.
For more information, please visit www.skirvinhilton.com
and follow the company on Facebook
(www.facebook.com/TheSkirvinHilton)and
Twitter
(@SkirvinHiltonOK).
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For Marcus Hotels & Resorts
Jessica Huebner
(414) 376-2348
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