Revitalized hotel ready for business again
Omaha.comThe Magnolia Hotel at 1615 Howard St., held a grand opening and ribbon cutting Thursday morning, marking the beginning of the historic building's life as a boutique hotel. Magnolia, which is based in Denver, purchased the former Sheraton property in December 2006. Total cost to purchase and renovate the building was about $14 million, the company said. The building has 145 rooms. • Photo gallery: The Magnolia Hotel
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