CLEVELAND
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants announced a March 2016 opening date for The Schofield Hotel, following an extensive $50 million renovation of the Victorian-era Schofield Building, located in the heart of downtown Cleveland. This was a long-awaited hotel project, stalled by the Great Recession.
"Kimpton is excited to bring Cleveland into the next chapter of its Renaissance with the city's first and only true luxury boutique hotel," said Adam Gurgiolo, general manager of The Schofield Hotel. "With the building's rich social history and central location, visitors and locals alike will find a home away from home with delightful architecture, inviting guest rooms and a naturally lit lobby.”
The Schofield Hotel is named after the historic building's original owner and notable Ohio architect, Levi Scofield. The restoration process exposed the building's original terra-cotta facade.
Kimpton partnered with local developer CRM Companies, Inc., architects STUDIOCRM, and interior and brand designers Warren Red to transform the historic building, resulting in a 122-room hotel with six suites and 52 luxury apartments, 3,800 square feet of banquet space, and Parker's Downtown, a modern American-style restaurant and bar. Slated to open in April, the restaurant and bar seats 120 patrons; occupies two stories; and features a lounge and bar, main dining area and two private dining rooms.
Inside the hotel, vintage matchbooks have been transformed into custom prints that decorate each room, a nod to Northeast Ohio's Barber Match Company, which was the largest U.S. match manufacturer in the late 19th century. Inspired by Cleveland's garment manufacturing history, the carpet is a combination of an argyle sweater and a sock monkey. The desk lamps are custom marquee-themed light boxes with letters that can be arranged to spell out messages.
Hotel guests can also enjoy a nightly wine hour, complimentary bicycles and yoga mats, as well as amenities with a local twist, including craft beer nights and a loaner guitar program, that pay tribute to Cleveland's craft brewing heritage and rock 'n' roll history alike.
As part of its grand opening, the hotel will offer a special "Crafty Cleveland" package (promo code: BEER) to celebrate Cleveland's local brewers. The package includes a six-pack of assorted Cleveland craft beers, a Schofield bottle opener, a map of Cleveland brewpubs and a $25 gift card to Great Lakes Brewing Co.
Facebook Contest: A Presidential Nomination
In honor of the 2016 presidential election and Cleveland serving as host of the Republican National Convention in July, The Schofield Hotel has announced its "Presidential Nomination" Facebook contest, in which fans are invited to submit a name for the hotel's presidential suite. Information on the contest, including official terms and conditions, will be posted on Facebook Feb. 8, 2016.
