UPDATE May 30, 2015: Historic Hotel Petaluma under renovation, By William Rohrs, Petaluma Argus Courier
From our office on the second story window directly across from the The Hotel Petaluma, we often see people peering into the windows with curiosity of what is going on inside the hotel. So we decided to give you a first hand look at what’s going on.
Many know by now that the Hotel Petaluma was sold to new owners. If you missed the article we shared from the Argus Courier you can click on the article Hotel Petaluma sold again City’s iconic downtown building to be revamped. Talk of renovations to this historic landmark immediately makes you want to cringe. If you have not been to the hotel before, there is a plaque in the entry way. It is a dedication to the 855 men and women whose cooperative efforts led to the completion of the hotel. It says
It stands as evidence and proof of the faith which the people of Petaluma have in each other and in their city…..
The good news is the new owners are trying to return our iconic hotel back to it’s original design (as close as possible) with some upgrades to the rooms. Some of the rooms that were built dormitory style with no bathrooms in the room. On that floor you would share a bathroom on the floor. They will eventually add bathrooms to each room. For now and in the near future you will be seeing special packages for these dorm style rooms anchored with some of our upcoming events. For example for those who plan to tie the knot at the Rivertown Revival may see special room rates for these dorm style rooms to accommodate wedding parties and their families.
The new owners hired a new GM. Not just a hotel GM, but someone who has experience in managing historic hotels in Massachusetts. We met Juli Lederhaus and found that in less than a week she already acquired an intimate knowledge of the hotel and its history.
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