MCLEAN, VA—Construction is underway for the new DoubleTree by Hilton Lafayette East hotel in Lafayette, IN.
The newly renovated six-story, 128-room hotel and conference center will be located on the site of the former Best Western Lafayette Executive Plaza & Conference Center and will feature a full-service restaurant, indoor pool, and nearly 4,300 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space. Locally-based Dora Hotel Company will operate the hotel, which is expected to open in late 2017.
“With Interstate 65 access next door and Purdue University down the street, this is an ideal location for business and leisure guests and we look forward to ‘wowing’ them with our award-winning service, positive and inviting culture, and the phenomenal sleek design of our new hotel,” said Tim Dora, president of Dora Hotel Company.
The hotel’s exterior design aesthetic will be modern, complementing the surrounding area. The interior’s overall color palette and materials pay homage to Lafayette’s Purdue University with hints of black and gold. There will be elements blended into the spaces with clean lines expressed in organic materials such as wood, stone and metal, which evoke a modern mid-century feel. The natural light combines with the warm, neutral color scheme to create a welcoming atmosphere, at once elegant and comfortable, according to the company.
Amenities include WiFi throughout the hotel’s public areas and guestrooms; a 24-hour business center; and a 24-hour fitness center and indoor pool. Nearly 4,300 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space will include a ballroom with three breakout meeting rooms, pre-function space and a boardroom.
The hotel will also feature a restaurant on the first floor called Made Market offering a full breakfast, lunch and dinner menu as well as a bar.