Downtown hotel development gets green light

MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Mankato City Council voted unanimously to allow Hotel Mankato, LLC to tear down the old City Center Hotel and the Landmark building and put up two new hotels.

At the intersection of Riverfront Drive and Main Street, a four-story Element by Westin is proposed which will include 126 all-suite guest rooms.

At the intersection of Second and Main Street, a 10-story AC by Marriott is proposed with 156 hotel guest rooms.

The two hotels would be adjoined by a common lobby with direct connection to the existing City skywalk, providing direct access to the Civic Center.

The total cost of the project is estimated at $92.7 million.

Construction would start in late 2024 or early 2025 and be completed in 2026.

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