CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Kessler Collection has broken ground on the Grand Bohemian Hotel Charlotte, a 254-room hotel located in Charlotte’s Uptown district.
The 15-story hotel is expected to open in 2020 and will feature 32 suites, a signature Poseidon Spa, indoor and outdoor event spaces, an open kitchen restaurant concept and a rooftop bar on the 16th floor with views of the Charlotte skyline.
In addition, the boutique hotel will feature an art collection that pays tribute to the culture of Argentina. The Charlotte Business Journal reports development costs for the project total $110 million.
“The Kessler Collection is extremely pleased to be in Charlotte and a part of the fabric of this beautiful city’s hospitality services,” says Richard Kessler, chairman and CEO of The Kessler Collection. “We look forward to bringing energy and animation to the city, to our location and to the hospitality experience.”
The Grand Bohemian Hotel is located within walking distance to museums, restaurants and retail space. JE Dunn Construction is the general contractor for the project.
The Kessler Collection’s portfolio includes nine boutique hotels located throughout the Southeast and Colorado, including two sister properties in Charleston, S.C., and Asheville, N.C. The Grand Bohemian brand is part of Marriott International’s Autograph Collection.
Attendees at the May 31 groundbreaking included Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles; Tracy Dodson, economic director for the City of Charlotte; Michael Smith, CEO of Center City Partners; Jennifer Connell, vice president and global brand leader of Marriott International; and Mike Bartlett, executive vice president of JE Dunn Construction.
— Camren Skelton