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Exterior rendering of The Historian Hotel in downtown Madison across from the State Capitol
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First Hospitality to Manage Historian Hotel in Madison

First Hospitality has been selected to manage the 81-key Historian Hotel in Madison, Wisconsin, a Marriott Tribute Portfolio property set to open in the historic Churchill Building in early 2027.

Key Takeaways

  1. 1Leverage the historical significance of Madison's first skyscraper, the 111-year-old Beaux-Arts Churchill Building, for a unique market position.
  2. 2Capitalize on the collaboration with Top Chef finalist Dan Jacobs to drive local and guest F&B revenue through a new ground-floor culinary concept.
  3. 3Integrate with Marriott's Tribute Portfolio to access global distribution while maintaining an independent, boutique guest experience.

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Source: HospitalityNet

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