Greater than 100 years in the past, socialites are stated to have flocked to the Granada Flats in midtown, the place a Spanish-colonial ambiance supplied a refuge from the hustle and bustle of town. Scarp Ridge Capital Companions and Aparium Lodge Group are reviving this sense with Lodge Granada, a 120-room boutique resort with an all-day restaurant, elevated cocktail lounge and an open-air courtyard.
“It was an important alternative to protect a historic constructing on this location and provide one thing actually completely different than what different resort operators are doing out there,” stated Greg Rush, founder and managing accomplice of Scarp Ridge Capital Companions, the agency redeveloping the house.
Within the Eighties, the Granada Flats have been transformed right into a resort. There, it operated underneath varied names – most not too long ago Artmore. After a whole renovation, it’s going to provide what Rush calls, a “Spanish boho meets southern appeal” expertise. The resort’s storied previous shall be restored by the cautious restoration of historic parts, such because the once-hidden tile ground mosaic of the phrase “Granada.” Different options nod to Mediterranean structure, together with a stucco exterior, purple terracotta roofs and preserved archways. Inside designer Cameron Carr infused the house with blue and inexperienced tones in addition to earth tones for a relaxing impact, and SCAD art work will line the partitions. Count on velvet furnishings coverings and hints of gold, lending a wealthy glow.
“We wished to boost the expertise. The constructing lends itself to a excessive stage of service for our company,” stated Rush.
Suites and rooms have excessive ceilings and enormous home windows, bringing in numerous pure mild. The unique kitchen and pantry have been moved, creating extra house for enjoyable. There are quite a few distinctive ground plans, some with baths and others with separate showers. Rooms are embellished with Spanish-influenced artwork by native artists. All company have entry to the brand new health heart downstairs.
All through the day, the Pome Court docket restaurant—named for the pomegranate (“Granada” in Spanish)—will serve resort company and guests with each indoor and patio seating. Led by govt chef Jaime Cubius (previously of Optimist) and meals and beverage director Rae Doyle, it’s going to provide espresso and pastries within the morning, weekend brunch and Spanish-Southern small plates for dinner. Those that desire to dine alfresco shall be soothed by the shade of large cocktail umbrellas and crepe myrtle bushes, and the sound of the historic Granada Fountain within the heart.
When dinner is over, an unnamed cocktail lounge opens on the primary ground. With a darkish and moody ambiance, it’s going to provide small bites and sharing plates in a sublime atmosphere. It’s scheduled to open in September.
“Lodge Granada is a spot that is meant to do extra than simply spend the evening,” says Rush.
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