Drawbridge Inn to Undergo $5 Million to $7 Million Renovation

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The Drawbridge Inn, a 36-year-old Northern Kentucky landmark, will undergo a $5 million to $7 million renovation starting in January. The 385-room inn, located at Buttermilk Pike and Interstate 75 in Fort Mitchell, will receive wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling renovations, including updates to guest rooms, meeting rooms, and convention facilities. The work is expected to take approximately one year to complete and will involve installing new air conditioners, removing wallpaper, reworking and painting walls, and replacing carpeting and lighting throughout the inn.

Key Takeaways:

  • The renovation will focus on cosmetic updates, including new window treatments, bedspreads, decor, furnishings, and lighting in guest rooms.
  • Suites may be redesigned, but no structural changes are planned inside or outside the inn.
  • Meeting rooms will receive new carpeting and lighting, and some roof replacement, resurfacing of the parking lot, and new signage along the expressway are also planned.
  • The inn will remain open and fully functional during the renovation, with sections closed as needed.
  • The Drawbridge's owners plan to market the inn to attract more wedding receptions and other events in addition to current business meetings, reunions, and state association gatherings.
  • The renovation aims to increase occupancy and profitability, which will benefit Northern Kentucky by drawing more people to the region.

Statistics:

  • The Drawbridge Inn has 385 rooms.
  • The renovation will cost between $5 million and $7 million.
  • The work is expected to take approximately one year to complete.
  • The inn's parking lot will be resurfaced, and new signage will be installed along the expressway.
  • The renovation will involve installing new air conditioners in every guest room.
  • The hallways have not had new carpeting in 15 years.

Sources:

  • Nathan Deters, CEO of the Drawbridge Inn and Convention Center, as quoted in the article.
  • Tom Caradonio, president and CEO of the Northern Kentucky Convention and Visitors Bureau, as quoted in the article.
  • The Post article, date not specified.
  • Photo credit: Joe Munson/The Post, date not specified.