Courtyard Marriott Coming to Downtown Phenix City Riverfront (Columbus, Auburn: homes, vs)

[Columbuskidd92]

Originally Posted by DWColumbus

I think being right across the river from TSYS would make this a prime location for business clients staying in the area. I think it's in a good location for people wanting to stay near downtown.

The once thing I think could hurt with it's location though it's it's proximity to public housing in Phenix City.

I work at TSYS. Those business clients,agents,bosses etc will be recommended to stay at the Marriot in Columbus.

[Jamesjb131]

Originally Posted by Columbuskidd92

I work at TSYS. Those business clients,agents,bosses etc will be recommended to stay at the Marriot in Columbus.

I think new hires that come from all across the USA will choose that hotel as their first choice given that they don't know Columbus that well!

[Columbus1984]

Originally Posted by Jamesjb131

I think new hires that come from all across the USA will choose that hotel as their first choice given that they don't know Columbus that well!

Hence the reason a nice hotel next to Country's on Broad would do well. You can capture all aspects of people visiting the city, whether they are here for business, a convention, concert, or taking part in Whitewater. Columbus needs to push for another large full-service hotel (250+ rooms).

[amyers3]

Originally Posted by Columbus1984

Hence the reason a nice hotel next to Country's on Broad would do well. You can capture all aspects of people visiting the city, whether they are here for business, a convention, concert, or taking part in Whitewater. Columbus needs to push for another large full-service hotel (250+ rooms).

Any idea how big the lot is next to Country's?

[Newsboy]

Originally Posted by Columbus1984

Hence the reason a nice hotel next to Country's on Broad would do well. You can capture all aspects of people visiting the city, whether they are here for business, a convention, concert, or taking part in Whitewater. Columbus needs to push for another large full-service hotel (250+ rooms).

Meanwhile, in downtown Savannah, they keep building hotels and building hotels and building hotels ... This 400 room monster was just announced:

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[Columbus1984]

Originally Posted by amyers3

Any idea how big the lot is next to Country's?

Not sure but I think it goes back some toward the river. You would have to build straight up which is good. There is a large tract between 13th st. And 14th st. that would work perfect.

[Jamesjb131]

Ive heard that the city was going to develop the large empty space between Tsys and the old City Mills. It would be great for a large hotel or a multistory condominium. The view is awesome, I think they should turn City mills into lofts and turn the part that used to be generators that extend into the river into a restaurant, I think that would be nice!

[Jamesjb131]

Nice redevelopment opportunity

[Columbuskidd92]

Originally Posted by amyers3

Any idea how big the lot is next to Country's?

Around 30,000-40,000 square feet. The lot was up for sale a couple of years ago.

[Columbus1984]

Originally Posted by Jamesjb131

Ive heard that the city was going to develop the large empty space between Tsys and the old City Mills. It would be great for a large hotel or a multistory condominium. The view is awesome, I think they should turn City mills into lofts and turn the part that used to be generators that extend into the river into a restaurant, I think that would be nice!

Any idea on their plans? I do know the part that extends into the river has been talked about becoming a restaurant. How cool would that be with kayakers and rafters going by while you had lunch or dinner!?