The Fordson Hotel sends this information as posted below:
OKLAHOMA CITY (April 9, 2024) – Fordson Hotel, a luxury boutique hotel where Oklahoma’s history meets modern hospitality nestled in Oklahoma City’s emerging West Village District, is officially open celebrating its grand opening on Thursday, April 4, joining Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE:H), World of Hyatt and The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand.
Owned by Hall Capital and managed by Avion Hospitality, Fordson Hotel is housed in the former Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant, at 900 W. Main St., which dates back more than a century and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The property brings new life to the cherished landmark designed by American industrial architect Albert Kahn, leaning into its historical backdrop by incorporating original design elements alongside modern furnishings.
“We’ve put a lot of work into refreshing this national landmark in Oklahoma City and we are thrilled to welcome locals and visitors alike to be immersed in unscripted service, memorable accommodations and story-worthy experiences,” said Fordson Hotel General Manager Melanie Briley. “And to top that off, to be part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand – the brand’s first foray into Oklahoma – we invite guests to uncover the local history and unique offerings that can be found nowhere else.”
Inspired by the entrepreneurial spirit of Fred Jones, a local industrialist, civic leader, and owner of one of the largest Ford dealerships in the country in the 1950s, the Fordson Hotel building is the only historical landmark in Oklahoma City associated with a blue-collar industry. The property is an inventive union of hospitality and contemporary history, featuring art from the Fred Jones Jr. Museum of Art, spacious loft-like guestrooms with industrial touches and four on-property dining options.
Fordson Hotel boasts 135 guestrooms and suites with expansive steel windows, seamlessly offering abundant natural light and sweeping views of the city’s skyline, high ceilings, modern furnishings, custom-designed furniture and finishes that enhance the hotel’s distinctive historical elements. A cherished downtown dining destination, the property is home to four onsite restaurants, offering travelers and locals the opportunity to enjoy classic American cuisine at Mary Eddy’s Dining Room, fresh grab-and-go items and specialty coffees at Bodega, relaxing cocktails at the Pool Bar, and, coming soon, light fare and innovative cocktails at The Lobby Lounge.
“We’re excited to welcome Fordson Hotel to The Unbound Collection by Hyatt portfolio and offer travelers a one-of-a-kind, story-worthy stay option in Oklahoma City as part of World of Hyatt,” said Katie Johnson, global brand leader, Independent Collection, Hyatt. “We know the addition of this landmark property will empower guests and members to uncover noteworthy stories in a historic century-old building.”
With roots stretching back to the age of industrialization, Fordson Hotel is a mainstay for inspired meetings and events in Oklahoma City. The property specializes in hosting professional and social events, from corporate meetings to rehearsal dinners and wedding receptions, with light-filled venues that feature steel architectural touches and vintage fixtures. Fordson Hotel’s 14,000 square feet of venue space includes a large main gallery, smaller rooms for breakouts or meals, indoor and outdoor cocktail spaces, a private dining room as well as an exclusive 5,400-square-foot penthouse with adjoining patio.
Fred Jones came to Oklahoma to work as a timekeeper in the new branch assembly plant of Ford Motor Company in 1916, and by 1926, Jones was the largest Ford dealer in the Southwest. By 1966 the Fred Jones Manufacturing Company occupied nine buildings covering more than six blocks in downtown Oklahoma City – it became the largest of 29 authorized Ford remanufacturing companies in the nation. In 1968 Jones acquired and remodeled the old Ford assembly plant and moved his remanufacturing company to its four-story building – now home to Fordson Hotel.
As part of World of Hyatt, members can experience Oklahoma City’s rich, industrial heritage and earn points on stays to use toward free nights, dining, spa experiences and more. World of Hyatt members
can save up to 10% with Member Rate or 15% with Member Rate Advance Purchase with reservations
made at least 7 days prior to their stay.
For more information or to book a reservation, please visit www.fordsonhotel.com or follow along on Instagram at @fordsonhotel. For more information about The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand, please visit www.hyatt.com/brands/unbound-collection.
The term “Hyatt” is used in this release for convenience to refer to Hyatt Hotels Corporation and/or one or more of its affiliates.
About Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Hyatt Hotels Corporation, headquartered in Chicago, is a leading global hospitality company guided by its purpose – to care for people so they can be their best. As of September 30, 2023, the Company’s portfolio included more than 1,300 hotels and all-inclusive properties in 76 countries across six continents. The Company’s offering includes brands in the Timeless Collection, including Park Hyatt®, Grand Hyatt®, Hyatt Regency®, Hyatt®, Hyatt Vacation Club®, Hyatt Place®, Hyatt House®, Hyatt Studios, and UrCove; the Boundless Collection, including Miraval®, Alila®,a Andaz®, Thompson Hotels®, Dream® Hotels, Hyatt Centric®, and Caption by Hyatt®; the Independent Collection, including The Unbound Collection by Hyatt®, Destination by Hyatt®, and JdV by Hyatt®; and the Inclusive Collection, including Impression by Secrets, Hyatt Ziva®, Hyatt Zilara®, Zoëtry® Wellness & Spa Resorts, Secrets® Resorts & Spas, Breathless Resorts & Spas®, Dreams® Resorts & Spas, Hyatt Vivid Hotels & Resorts, Alua Hotels & Resorts®, and Sunscape® Resorts & Spas. Subsidiaries of the Company operate the World of Hyatt® loyalty program, ALG Vacations®, Mr & Mrs Smith™, Unlimited Vacation Club®, Amstar DMC destination management services, and Trisept Solutions® technology services. For more information, please visit www.hyatt.com.
About The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
More than a compilation of independent, one-of-a-kind hotels, The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand is a thoughtful curation of stories worth collecting. Whether it’s a modern marvel, a historic gem or a revitalizing retreat, each property provides thought-provoking environments and experiences that inspire for guests seeking elevated yet unscripted service when they travel. For a full list of hotels in the collection, visit unboundcollection.hyatt.com. Follow @UnboundxHyatt on Facebook and Instagram and tag your photos with #UnboundxHyatt.
About Fordson Hotel
Fordson Hotel is a luxury boutique hotel where Oklahoma’s history meets modern hospitality nestled in Oklahoma City’s emerging West Village District. Home to Mary Eddy’s Dining Room, Pool Bar and Bodega, and the Lobby Lounge to come soon, Fordson Hotel is housed in the former Ford Motor Company Assembly Plant dating back more than a century, and leans into its historical backdrop by incorporating original design elements alongside modern furnishings. Owned by Hall Capital and managed by Avion Hospitality, Fordson Hotel is part of The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand and participates in World of Hyatt. For more information about Fordson Hotel, visit https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/oklahoma/fordson-hotel/okcub.
About Hall Capital
Hall Capital is a family-owned private investment company with offices in Nashville, Oklahoma City, Chicago, Dallas and Tulsa. Its roots extend back to legendary automotive pioneer Fred Jones’ first enterprise in 1920. Today, led by Jones’ grandsons – Fred Hall, Kirkland Hall, and Brooks “Boots” Hall, Jr. – Hall Capital is home to a diversified collection of business interests focused on automotive, real estate and private investment. The company continues a long legacy of service to the community through the Fred Jones Family Foundation. For more information, visit hall-capital.com.
About Avion Hospitality
Avion Hospitality is a third-party national hotel management company specializing in branded full-service, select service and luxury independent properties. At Avion Hospitality, we collaborate with world-class partners and leverage best-in-the-industry tools to elevate the standard of service to our owners, team members and our guests. Trust and transparency are among Avion’s key values. Avion’s commitment to maintaining a low ratio of assets to operational and sales support enables us to invest more time and energy into each of our hotels, ensuring superior outcomes across all disciplines. This approach allows Avion to tailor our focus to the unique needs of each property. Avion Hospitality was founded in 2022 and is based in Dallas, Texas. For more information, visit www.avionhospitality.com.
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