Quincy When it comes to building more hotel rooms for Quincy, it seems like the possibilities are endless.
All systems are in working order, the developers of a unique hotel at the former Illinois State Bank building downtown say Muddy River News, only days after the Quincy Plan Commission recommended approval for a special permit for a six-story hotel at the abandoned Welcome Inn property at 200 Maine.
There is no sense of competition between the two enterprises, according to the founder and CEO of Tanniger Companies, the parent business of the Patio Restaurant & Lounge.
Ryan Jude Tanner said MRN that Tanninger Companies fully supports the Commission’s decision to move forward with the proposed six-story hotel and rooftop bar along the powerful Mississippi River. With this significant milestone, Quincy is one step closer to turning its iconic downtown into a bustling destination for both locals and tourists. We can all sense that Quincy has a story to tell, so let’s get started!
According to MRN, special authority is needed for the Welcome Inn alteration in order to expand over four stories.The new hotel would be about 20 feet taller than the Microtel Inn & Suites, 200 S. Third Street, if the council gave its approval.
Sam Adler, managing director of New + Found, a real estate development company based in St. Louis, made the unusual request. According to Adler, the business is presently developing three riverside sites.
Plans call for a rooftop bar, similar to the Tanniger Bank proposal at 531 Hampshire.
However, it appears that developers believe there is enough space for each of them.
We are confident that this initiative will lead to substantial economic expansion, generating new employment opportunities, drawing tourists, and infusing downtown establishments and cultural centers with new vitality,” Tanner added. We are thrilled that this project, which is still scheduled for early 2027, is proceeding concurrently with our future hotel.
Tanner predicts that the bank building project will be completed in 14–16 months. As they finalize the permitting processes, he vowed to keep the neighborhood informed.
Tanner continued, “We applaud the Commission for recognizing the potential of these investments to support downtown revitalization.” We believe that everyone can agree that Quincy is awesome!
Holly Cain, executive director of the Quincy Convention Bureau, told MRN that she is excited that the new hotel will be the first impression from the west.
We could use an 80- to 90-room hotel, according to our recent hotel analysis, Cain disclosed. The Microtel was the last hotel constructed in 2008. Because there are only 805 rooms available right now, we know that rates will remain lower, and the location—just in our hospitality area downtown—could not be better.
Additionally, Cain was happy to hear from MRN that the Tanninger project is proceeding.
“A boutique hotel would be a great anchor for the new (6th Street) promenade,” she remarked.
