OMAHA, Neb.
Marcus Hotels & Resorts and Shamrock Development, Inc. announced that construction is underway and on schedule for the completion of Omaha’s Marriott Capitol District Hotel in late 2017.
Located at Capitol Avenue and 10th Street, the 333-room, 12-story full-service hotel will serve as an anchor for the Capitol District, an upscale urban destination in the center of downtown Omaha.
In addition to the hotel, the $205 million Capitol District will include 218 luxury residential apartments, Class A office space, a 525-stall parking garage, and 90,000 square feet of retail space for restaurants, shops and entertainment, all located around an active, modern plaza area that is a contemporary, modern day town square. The plaza will be a primary space for citywide events and concerts.
The new Capitol District is located across the street from the CenturyLink Arena & Convention Center and TD Ameritrade Park, home of the NCAA College World Series and other major events.
“We are very pleased with the progress of the hotel construction and we are excited to be a part of this new and important development in Omaha,” said Joseph Khairallah, COO of Marcus Hotels & Resorts. “The Marriott Capitol District Hotel will be ideal for meetings, conventions, special events [and more].”
As part of the development, the new Marriott hotel will have 16,500 square feet of flexible meeting space with an additional 16,500 square feet of pre-function space. The 11,000-square-foot ballroom will be one of the largest among the downtown Omaha hotels. Marriott Rewards Members with Gold and Platinum Elite standing, will also receive access to the exclusive Marriott Club Level and Lounge.
Other features and amenities include hospitality suites, a roof top swimming pool with bar/entertainment area, a full-service restaurant, two bars, coffee shop in the lobby, extra-large fitness center overlooking the pool, a parking garage and personalized concierge service.
Marcus Hotels & Resorts will manage the 12-story high-rise hotel.
