Subdude Posted November 21, 2010 Share Posted November 21, 2010 I think they are tearing off the facade. Or at least redoing it.Getting rid of that facade would be about the best thing that could happen for Main Street. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted February 7, 2011 Author Share Posted February 7, 2011 Just walked by this building today. Good news: There appears to be work going on. Better news: there is a building permit posted for removing the non-historical stone and glass, and restoring the historical cladding. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted February 7, 2011 Share Posted February 7, 2011 Fantastic news. I can't wait to see it when it's done. You can see in the pictures above that with the white brick it was really a nice looking building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Here's a shot of the cladding removed from a strip of the facade. It looked to me like it must have been held on by a thick black adhesive (tar, maybe) that pretty well entirely covered the brick underneath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Here's a shot of the cladding removed from a strip of the facade. It looked to me like it must have been held on by a thick black adhesive (tar, maybe) that pretty well entirely covered the brick underneath. Thanks for the photo. I've seen that one exposed strip there for quite some time, did you see any construction workers at the site? Hopefully they are moving forward now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Thanks for the photo. I've seen that one exposed strip there for quite some time, did you see any construction workers at the site? Hopefully they are moving forward now.I didn't see anyone working on the exterior, but I didn't look to closely for signs of anyone coming in/out of the lobby. I was across the street when I walked by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sargento03 Posted April 22, 2011 Share Posted April 22, 2011 So is this really in the process of converting to a hotel? But if I read correctly no one knows exactly what brand/hotel it will be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted April 23, 2011 Share Posted April 23, 2011 Has anyone that frequents downtown noticed anymore progress with the building since the last picture post? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricco67 Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Has anyone that frequents downtown noticed anymore progress with the building since the last picture post? ask and you shall receive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roadrunner Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 so nothing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 so nothingYou sir are correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flatline Posted May 4, 2011 Share Posted May 4, 2011 I was in Fort Worth on business for several days last month, and stayed at the downtown Embassy Suites owned by Pearl Real Estate. My business partner had a chance to talk to the general manager, who said that Pearl is currently in negotiations with Marriott for a franchise on the 806 Main property (he did not say which iteration of the Marriott chain it would be).Based on my experience at their Embassy Suites, it would be a boon to downtown Houston to have a Pearl-managed hotel here. The level of service was outstanding. Every single staff member, from the managers to the maids, were super-cordial and responsive. More often than not, when we would leave for the day or come back in the evening, we were greeted by name by a staff member manning the lobby. It was the type of service one would expect at a Four Seasons, or a high-priced boutique hotel.As for the hotel itself, it was very comfortable and well thought out, especially for business travelers. Like 806 Main, it's a renovation of an older building on one-half a city block in the middle of downtown F.W., so it differs from the "suburban" style of all the other Embassy Suites where I have stayed. . .no large glassed-in central atrium, for example. Instead, the breakfast/reception area, fitness center, business center, and conference center were located upstairs in their own dedicated wing -- away from the guest rooms, but still convenient to them. And even though it's a an older building, it didn't have the drawbacks one might associate with a "historic" hotel: the plumbing worked great, plenty of electrical outlets, excellent internet connectivity, no drafty windows.I really hope the Pearl folks can pull it off. From my experience, they know what they're doing when it comes to developing and running hotels. It would be great to see what they could do with 806 Main. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted May 4, 2011 Author Share Posted May 4, 2011 I was in Fort Worth on business for several days last month, and stayed at the downtown Embassy Suites owned by Pearl Real Estate. My business partner had a chance to talk to the general manager, who said that Pearl is currently in negotiations with Marriott for a franchise on the 806 Main property (he did not say which iteration of the Marriott chain it would be).Based on my experience at their Embassy Suites, it would be a boon to downtown Houston to have a Pearl-managed hotel here. The level of service was outstanding. Every single staff member, from the managers to the maids, were super-cordial and responsive. More often than not, when we would leave for the day or come back in the evening, we were greeted by name by a staff member manning the lobby. It was the type of service one would expect at a Four Seasons, or a high-priced boutique hotel.As for the hotel itself, it was very comfortable and well thought out, especially for business travelers. Like 806 Main, it's a renovation of an older building on one-half a city block in the middle of downtown F.W., so it differs from the "suburban" style of all the other Embassy Suites where I have stayed. . .no large glassed-in central atrium, for example. Instead, the breakfast/reception area, fitness center, business center, and conference center were located upstairs in their own dedicated wing -- away from the guest rooms, but still convenient to them. And even though it's a an older building, it didn't have the drawbacks one might associate with a "historic" hotel: the plumbing worked great, plenty of electrical outlets, excellent internet connectivity, no drafty windows.I really hope the Pearl folks can pull it off. From my experience, they know what they're doing when it comes to developing and running hotels. It would be great to see what they could do with 806 Main.Very interesting and good news. I'm very curious as to what Marriott badge they might be considering. We already have Embassy Suites, Courtyard and Residence Inn downtown. Seems highly unlikely we would get a second of any of those. The property is likely too small for a Marriott, JW Marriott, or Marriott Marquis. That leaves Ritz Carlton, Renaissance, Fairfield, Springhill and TownePlace, and, more intriguing, the Autograph Collection and EDITION badges. Several exciting possibilities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic08 Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 I pass this building daily and haven't seen anything going on. They removed 1 small strip, then stopped. It looks to be in such bad shape - I would be shocked if it were turned into a hotel. I wish that were the case, because it was once a beautiful building, but it looks baaaaad. Also, there is a small narrow old building next to it. It's closed off to the public, and when you walk in front of the old doors, the smell would knock you over. Anyone know what that once was? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted May 6, 2011 Share Posted May 6, 2011 I pass this building daily and haven't seen anything going on. They removed 1 small strip, then stopped. It looks to be in such bad shape - I would be shocked if it were turned into a hotel. I wish that were the case, because it was once a beautiful building, but it looks baaaaad. Also, there is a small narrow old building next to it. It's closed off to the public, and when you walk in front of the old doors, the smell would knock you over. Anyone know what that once was?Department store, I think (Battlestein's, maybe?) and then offices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmic08 Posted May 11, 2011 Share Posted May 11, 2011 Department store, I think (Battlestein's, maybe?) and then offices.wow - I had no idea - thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrLan34 Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 (edited) i was talking to this girl last night who just graduated as a Civil Engineer and she is in touch with the development company for this hotel. She told me that they are going to start the remodeling process in August. http://www.pearl-realestate.com/portfolio.html Edited May 13, 2011 by DrLan34 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
312 Posted July 26, 2011 Share Posted July 26, 2011 i was talking to this girl last night who just graduated as a Civil Engineer and she is in touch with the development company for this hotel. She told me that they are going to start the remodeling process in August. http://www.pearl-realestate.com/portfolio.htmlLooks nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdude Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 i was talking to this girl last night who just graduated as a Civil Engineer and she is in touch with the development company for this hotel. She told me that they are going to start the remodeling process in August. http://www.pearl-realestate.com/portfolio.html Glory be! The rendering shows the facade removed! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted July 28, 2011 Share Posted July 28, 2011 Part of the corner, above Dominos has been removed. I just noticed today. Maybe work is commencing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
editor Posted July 31, 2011 Share Posted July 31, 2011 Part of the corner, above Dominos has been removed. I just noticed today. Maybe work is commencing.Can anyone downtown confirm, and take a picture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 After work. I haven't noticed anything removed over Domino's (only further to the left along Main) but I will look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted February 6, 2012 Share Posted February 6, 2012 Domino's has moved out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 It looked like they had the sidewalk blocked off with yellow tape yesterday. I was going to look again this morning, but the train was so dang packed I couldn't see out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston19514 Posted June 21, 2012 Author Share Posted June 21, 2012 There is a large dumpster on the sidewalk. Looks like some serious interior demolition work going on. Hopefully, they have finally gotten back to work on the conversion to a hotel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Yes, former Domino's and the Christian Science Reading Room are all tore up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTAWACS Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Yes, former Domino's and the Christian Science Reading Room are all tore up.Thank god. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nate99 Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 Interesting. In the tunnels, there was once a staircase that went in to this building, I'm guessing that once they closed it up, they must have walled over the stairwell/elevator area down there, because I can't even tell where it used to be at this point, but a hotel could certainly make good use of the connection.Hope it works out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KinkaidAlum Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 I was in Miami a few months ago and we stayed at a Kimpton. The guy working the front desk, upon seeing my license, said they were opening a downtown Houston hotel in the near future to join the one in Dallas already open.It's been rumored that this is the location. I hope it's true because the Kimpton brand is top notch. I've stayed in Kimptons in NY, LA, and Miami and all were very well run, fun, quasi-hip places. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestGrayGuy Posted June 26, 2012 Share Posted June 26, 2012 Fingers crossed for Kimpton. Have stayed at Hotel Monaco San Francisco, 70 Park avenue NYC, Ink 48 NYC and the Eventi NYC. All were excellent and will be an excellent addition to downtown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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