�This is a grand old dame hotel, originally built in 1912, that has completed the first phase of a complete restoration,� said Michael Marshall, president of Marshall Management.  �The Hotel Utica is now the city�s premier hotel, and we intend to operate it in a manner befitting its history and reputation.  Our goal is to step up marketing efforts substantially and introduce new systems to control costs and significantly improve the hotel�s profitability.� The 14-story building completed a $13 million renovation that restored the public

Hotel Utica 102 Lafayette Street  Utica, NY

The property is generally regarded as the city�s primary meeting and social event hotel.  The hotel�s 112 rooms and suites are classically furnished in 18th-century mahogany but feature the latest technology, including oversized television sets, two phones with dual lines and voice mail, and a recharging station for laptop computers.  The hotel�s Business Center is equipped with computer workstations, copier and fax capabilities.  In addition, the hotel offers a wide range of outdoor recreation options, including golf, skiing, snowmobile rides, hiking, fishing and antiquing.

Originally a 10-story building with 200 rooms, four dining rooms, a ballroom, an assembly hall, a restaurant and café, the Hotel Utica added the top four floors in 1926.  The hotel ceased operating in the early 70�s due to business decline, at which time it was broken up into two adult care residences.  In 1998, new owners purchased the hotel and completed a three-year, $13 million renovation program.  Following completion of the renovation, the hotel became a member of The Historic Hotels of America, a group of 202 hotels and resorts throughout the nation recognized for their historical integrity, architecture and ambiance. 

�The Hotel Utica is a classic hotel that will benefit from enhanced marketing and management,� Marshall said. 

Marshall Management, founded in 1980, has special expertise in operating three- and four-star branded hotels and resorts, averaging 100 to 400 rooms, in urban and central business districts, suburban/drive-to and resort locations.