New name for total makeover of historic downtown hotel
Just a few days ago, in a post about Historic Hotels of the Rockies, I postulated that La Posada de Albquerque could qualify for membership when its renovation/restoration is complete. Now comes the word that the historic La Posada de Albuquerque will not reopen this spring under that name after all, but is now scheduled to open "later this year" as the Hotel Andaluz. The new name for the old hotel is, of course, derived from the Spanish region of Andalucía, which inspired the motif for the hotel's original designed for Conrad Hilton by Anton F. Korn in the 1930’s. The hotel's logo, an adaptation of a classic Andalucían tile, represents four interlocking A’s.
“We selected Andaluz as the new name of this legendary property because it honors Albuquerque’s rich Spanish heritage and reflects the hotel’s architectural and interior design,” said Yancy Sturgeon, general manager of Andaluz. “The entire property will have a Mediterranean style and vibe, and we believe that the name Andaluz embodies this essence.”
The hotel, which opened in 1939 as the Hilton Hotel, was the first hotel in the state constructed by New Mexico native. Conrad Hilton. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 2005, Gary Goodman of Historic Hotels, LLC purchased it and got the $30 million makeover moving. The décor incorporates Moroccan and Spanish colonial influence, and its restaurant will service Mediterranean cuisine. Additional features are a mezzanine-level cultural center honoring New Mexico’s museums, cultural institutions, performing arts groups, and other culturally significant organizations, a rooftop lounge and a lobby bar featuring live weekly entertainment.
The Andaluz is at 125 Second Street NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102. I'll post a phone number and a website when I find out abount them.
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