Curious Winnipeg residents got their first look at a new boutique hotel planned for the Alexander Docks site on Waterfront Drive on Wednesday afternoon.
Sunstone Boutique Hotels, the same company that developed the condos across the street, hopes to have the hotel built by late 2012 to coincide with the opening of the Human Rights Museum.
“Our studies definitely show there’s room for another hotel downtown,” said Bill Coady, Sunstone’s vice-president.
Sunstone will be a boutique-style hotel, boasting just three stories and 67 rooms. The $11 million facility will also feature a privately-run 100-seat restaurant next door at the old Harbour Master building.
The facility will feature walking paths on both the street and river sides of the hotel, and Sunstone will be responsible for building up the river path to prevent flooding. And the company is assuring neighbours that traffic won’t be an issue.
“It’s intended for a lot of taxis and pick-up and drop-offs, that type of visitor,” Coady said, “Most of the parking is offsite.”
“Their friends can stay there. You know, on top of all the other business and cultural activities in the neighbourhood, the hotel is really about trying to provide something for this residential neighbourhood, as well,” Coady said.
Winnipeg residents will also have a chance to weigh in on the hotel project at city hall; Sunstone is hoping to get final approval from councilors by the summer.
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