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Stoneleigh Hotel & Spa in Dallas Undergoes $30 Million
Dollar Renovation
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Restoration Will Maintain Historical
Integrity
and 1930�s-era Art Deco
 Dallas,
TX August 22, 2007 � In one of the largest historical renovations underway
in Texas, The Stoneleigh Hotel and Spa � Dallas� first residential high-rise
and a society scene hotspot for Hollywood stars � is being carefully restored
to her lofty position as the epitome of glamour and sophistication in boutique
hotel luxury.
Scheduled to reopen in late Fall 2007 with enhanced comfort and amenities, The Stoneleigh is being restored to maintain her historical integrity and 1930�s-era art deco splendor. First opened in October 1923, The Stoneleigh is listed on the National Trust for Historic Preservation�s �Historic Hotels of America.� Its $30 million worth of restoration is being undertaken in consultation with The Texas Historical Society and the National Register of Historic Places. First built for a mere $1.5 million, The Stoneleigh was once the tallest hotel west of the Mississippi, hosting stars from Judy Garland to Tom Cruise as well as noted playwrights. The Stoneleigh�s revival is taking place under the talented eye of world-class hotelier, Jeff Trigger, whose talent has transformed such notable hotels as downtown Austin's The Driskill Hotel and Dallas� The Mansion on Turtle Creek and The Adolphus Hotel. Saving history & revitalizing Dallas �We�re proud to be restoring this historic Texas jewel, especially at
this exciting time for Dallas,� said Jud Pankey with Prescott Realty, co-owner
of the hotel. �There is a new era of splendor for The Stoneleigh with the
revitalization of downtown with arts, parks, entertainment and sports now
enlivening in-city lifestyles. Our historical work will only further enhance
that area.�
 Enhancing popular bar, top chef�s kitchen The legendary Stoneleigh bar, known as the watering hole for some of Dallas� most influential people, is being expanded and repositioned along the Maple Avenue side of the hotel lobby. The bar will offer guests the choice of a relaxed indoor atmosphere or an outdoor terrace experience. .  The hotel�s new signature restaurant will feature the cuisine of Chef David Bull, an Iron Chef Challenger and 2007 James Beard nominee for �Best Chef in the Southwest.� Creating a luxury spa Also to be unveiled in the fall will be plans for the lavishly revamped Stoneleigh Spa, a serene 5,200 square foot sanctuary offering private and couple�s treatment rooms, wet treatment rooms, salon, and a fully equipped fitness center. Committed to history Before the major work began, some had advised The Stoneleigh executives to avoid the time, effort and expense of a historic redo. �Many told us to tear the hotel down, but we already knew she was an irreplaceable gem,� said Jud Pankey, president of Prescott Realty Group and co-owner of The Stoneleigh. �We concluded she deserved a chance to be luxuriously restored and to resume her legendary role in Dallas.� �We look forward to welcoming The Stoneleigh�s future guests with the best of modern luxury and comfort in a uniquely historical place of splendor.� Partners Key players in the Restoration Project include Prescott Realty Group, Dallas and Apollo Real Estate Advisors, NY (development); Forrest Perkins (renovation design); TKTR Architects and The Texas Historical Society (historical consultation); and Gromatzk Dupress & Associates (architect of record); Plan B (Restaurant and Bar design); Dorothy Draper Inc. ( Penthouse Design) About The Stoneleigh Hotel The newly-renovated Stoneleigh Hotel & Spa, set to open in Fall 2007, offers impeccable hospitality and the premier standard of luxury, as assured by renowned hotelier, Jeff Trigger and his La Corsha Hospitality Group, along with the hotel�s executive team. The hotel�s glamorous past inspires 170 elegant guest rooms, Tribute Suites to legendary past visitors and the opulent Penthouse, which will host Dallas� most elegant social events and wedding receptions. Visit this pinnacle of hospitality connecting downtown to verdant Turtle Creek, and you�ll find The Stoneleigh Hotel & Spa reigning at the center of Dallas� favorite pastimes � a fine dining restaurant from one of the region�s hottest chefs, a posh lobby bar where cocktails and deal-making abound and a luxurious spa promising relaxation and recovery. About La Corsha Hospitality Group La Corsha Hospitality Group is an Austin, Texas-based hotel management and consulting company. The company was founded in July 2006 by 25-plus year hotel industry veteran Jeff Trigger. Trigger and his associates have an extensive background that specializes in repositioning and restoring historic hotel properties. His signature world-class work can be seen in the properties he's previously overseen transformations of, including downtown Austin's The Driskill Hotel, in Dallas hotels like The Mansion on Turtle Creek and The Adolphus Hotel. Trigger has been named to the list of "Best Hotel Managers in The World" by Leaders Magazine and listed as a "General Manager of The Year" by Business Traveler Magazine. About Prescott Realty Group Prescott Realty Group (www.prescottrealtygroup.com) is a Dallas-based, full-service commercial real estate investment, development and operating company. The company focuses its resources on neo-traditional, urban infill sites and mixed-use developments providing people live/work/play pedestrian-oriented neighborhoods. About Apollo Real Estate Advisors, L.P. Apollo Real Estate Advisors (www.apollorealestate.com) is one of the most active and prominent opportunistic real estate investors in the U.S. and abroad. Apollo specializes in acquiring under-managed and distressed properties and developing or redeveloping properties in major urban areas throughout the U.S. and Europe. Since Apollo's founding in 1993, the firm has overseen the investment of eight real estate funds totaling more than $5 billion in equity. |
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