Marcus® Hotels & Resorts, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS) announced The Cornhusker Hotel in Lincoln has been re-affiliated with Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE:MAR) under its signature Marriott Hotels & Resorts brand and renamed The Cornhusker, A Marriott Hotel. The hotel’s Marriott sign was unveiled at a lighting ceremony. Marcus Hotels & Resorts assumed management of the property September 6 and is planning a multi-million dollar renovation of the hotel beginning in 2013.
The extensive property renovations will include all 297 guest rooms and suites, 45,600 square feet of meeting space, the hotel lobby, restaurant and bars. Under the Marriott flag, the second floor lounge will be converted to a Marriott great room designed for the next generation of travelers who blend work and play. Marcus Hotels & Resorts plans to add a Cornhusker Café on the ground floor, modeled after its very successful Café at The Pfister at the company’s flagship property, The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, Wis. As previously announced, the company also plans to introduce its successful restaurant and bar concept, Miller Time Pub & Grill, in The Cornhusker. The multi-million dollar renovation project will also dramatically enhance the look of the attached convention center building.
The Cornhusker, A Marriott Hotel is located at 333 South 13th Street in Lincoln, Neb. For more information or to reserve accommodations, please call 1-800-228-9290 or visit: www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/lnkfs-the-cornhusker-a-marriott-hotel.