Hotel Deco (15th & Harney) Former Redick Hotel
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Hotel Deco (15th & Harney) Former Redick Hotel
Anyone know why "Best Western" signs have been removed from the hotel?, who bought it and is it staying as a hotel?
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Hopefully, they are closing it. Does not reflect well on our city:ItsAllAboutMe wrote:Anyone know why "Best Western" signs have been removed from the hotel?, who bought it and is it staying as a hotel?
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Not closed
The hotel is not closed, just no longer flying the Best Western flag. I stopped in to ask one of the hotel clerks what was going on. He said the owners ended their B.W. association (maybe they got kicked out for being sub-par?) and was looking for a new chain to associate themselves with. For now, he said they would operate as an independent.
I must say, the hotel is run terribly. Victor Yampolsky from the symphony used to stay there while in town (until they leased him an apartment in the former Regis apts) and he also said it was terrible. Things were stolen from his room, the staff gave poor service and he said it was in generally bad shape. I agree.
I must say, the hotel is run terribly. Victor Yampolsky from the symphony used to stay there while in town (until they leased him an apartment in the former Regis apts) and he also said it was terrible. Things were stolen from his room, the staff gave poor service and he said it was in generally bad shape. I agree.
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According to a 7/31/06 listing: "Redick Plaza Hotel Restaurant - Restaurant available on ground floor of hotel in downtown Omaha. New hotel owners creating a boutique hotel looking for a restaurant group to operate here. Downtown / Condo conversion/residential area and directly across from the Orpheum Theater. Great spot for lunch and dinner before/after theater dining. Could also provide catering to hotel. "
Just what is a boutique hotel?
Just what is a boutique hotel?
quaint?? quirky??
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boutique_hotel
.Boutique hotel is a term originating in North America to describe intimate, usually luxurious or quirky hotel environments. Boutique hotels differentiate themselves from larger chain/branded hotels and motels by providing an exceptional and personalized level of accommodation and services / facilities
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I was walking by there the other day and noticed that the Redick had a retail by I'd never seen before. I wonder if this is where the restaurant will be or the restaurant already in the building.
I don't know if I want this going condo. I like to take pictures from this place and wouldn't be able to do that anymore.
I don't know if I want this going condo. I like to take pictures from this place and wouldn't be able to do that anymore.
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Yes, there is. In fact, I have ate at that location in the past. Don't think the place stayed open long, as they never advertised, but it was good eats.Coyote wrote:It sounds like there was already space for the restaurant here.
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It's fantastic to see the Redick return to private ownership. Dependin on how it's done, and what the owners are going for, this could be another 4 diamond hotel for Omaha. And I hope the restaurant is classy, modern, delicious, and reasonably priced.
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Whatever it is, I just hope it's done well. I certainly think an ultra-modern restaurant would be really cool there. If they attempted to compliment the Art Deco of the buildin, they would have to do a damn good job and make sure they do it justice so that the resto doesn't look cheesey.icejammer wrote:Modern? I certainly hope they maintain the art deco found in there at least.
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It does have a restaurant already, facing 15th Street. If it became a boutique hotel, it could be a good spot for an upscale dining facility. That building has so much potential, it just needs someone who shares the passion for the architecture and excellent service.
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Redick Bistro.
Signs are up in the windows of the bar/cafe/whatever spot of the Redick hotel. Says a Redick Bistro will open soon. I'll get a pic later.
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Redick redo
http://www.omaha.com/article/20090821/E ... /708219888
http://www.omaha.com/article/20090821/E ... /708219888
Nichole Aksamit WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER wrote:The Redick Bistro is opening “soon” in the Redick Plaza Hotel at 1504 Harney St., according to signs in the hotel's main floor windows. Employees said the entire hotel is undergoing renovation and confirmed that a new eatery will be part of that. They referred other questions to the hotel manager, who did not return multiple phone calls over the past three weeks.
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I was walking back from the Dubliner tonight and noticed the Redick has some new lights that accent the structure from the east. It doesn't look like they have put the new lights on the west side but I'm glad to see they are accenting the building. Maybe they'll get rid of the really ugly awnings from the Best Western days and either leave the space open, or replace them with some nice canvas awnings that better reflect the theme of the building.
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Redick Plaza news & location
So according to the Omaha Monopoly Fishwrap the Redick Plaza is closed for renovation. Â I decided to google the property & went to the web site.
Imagine my surprise when, according to the web site, the property is conveniently located "two blocks east of the Old Market". Â Where in the Missouri River would that be?
Imagine my surprise when, according to the web site, the property is conveniently located "two blocks east of the Old Market". Â Where in the Missouri River would that be?
This makes sense. I was wondering why their windows were covered up this morning. A few weeks ago they removed the awning on the front of the building. Hopefully they get rid of that f*cking ugly purple 80's abortion of a sign they added. That is one of the prettiest buildings DT and that sign ruins the facade. It's like  the Chrysler Building being adorned with cans of Auqa Net.
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Redick Plaza Hotel closed for renovations
http://www.omaha.com/article/20091105/MONEY/711059981
http://www.omaha.com/article/20091105/MONEY/711059981
Steve Jordon WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER wrote:The Redick Plaza Hotel, 1504 Harney St., is closed for six to eight months for renovation, according to a person who answered the door Wednesday.
The 89-room hotel closed Monday. Workers were visible inside the lobby, and its canopy along Harney Street had been removed.
A woman at the hotel declined to give her name or further information.
Employees earlier said the renovation will include a new restaurant to be called Redick Bistro.
The 11-story hotel is in a former office building that was converted into a hotel in 1987 as a Radisson property. It dropped that affiliation in 1997 and had been a Best Western property until recently.
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If anyone has been in the building is was like stepping back into the 30's. It was very art deco but some elements made it looked too dated. If they keep restore the inside to be modern as well as retro then I think they could start to get into the Magnolia class of hotel. That bistro will really help.
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It looks like the old awning is still on the 15th St. entrance- hopefully they plan on replacing that one too. I haven't seen anything going on either and I have a perfect view into the upper floors of the building.... maybe they are doing some infrastructure work that isn't easily visible. I guess if they said this is going to take a few months it could just be ramping up.ItsAllAboutMe wrote:A new awning is being installed this morning, other then that I haven't seen much work going on.
Hmmmm...I live right across the street from this building, and look out onto it, and I did not notice the new awning. Â Thanks for mentioning this.ItsAllAboutMe wrote:A new awning is being installed this morning, other then that I haven't seen much work going on.
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I saw the new awning the other day, too. It's nice; flat black with no lettering yet. The awning on the east side was still the old one.
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I wonder what's being done (or what's being allowed to NOT be done) to preserve the architectural character of the inside of the building.
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