Historic Hotel Reopening By French Lick Casino
May 11th, 2007 - Category: Hotel, TravelThe century-old West Baden Springs Hotel is set to have its grand reopening in two weeks.
The hotel has undergone a multimillion-dollar renovation in conjunction with development of the nearby French Lick casino.
The hotel’s opening is planned for May 23rd, about a week and a half ahead of schedule.
The six-story tall landmark was built in 1902 and closed as a hotel in 1934.
Almost all the hotel’s 246 guest rooms are refurbished, with modern updates such as flat-panel TVs and wireless Internet access.
The Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana has planned a June 23 black-tie gala at the hotel to honor Bill and Gayle Cook of Bloomington, who invested millions of dollars in the project.
Information from: www.wlky.com