Morristown to get its first new hotel in 40 years – Daily Record

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MORRISTOWN With a number ofnew projects on the horizon, the townwill welcomeThe Cambria Hotel and Suites its first new hotel in the last 40 years.

Constructionis set to beginwithin six months at the location between Market and Bank streets following the last of the approvals granted to property owner, Sunstone Hotels Morristown, LLC, just last week.The seven-story "boutique hotel"will be within walking distance of The Green and feature 114 guest rooms, ground-level retail space, valet parking and a 2,500-square-footupscale restaurant and lounge.

"This is an economic driver for the community. We're hoping to cater to weekend guests, families that want to enjoy the historic sites in Morristown, it's going to be really exciting and unique," said project attorney Frank Vitolo.

The new seven-story Cambria Hotel and Suites is slated for a groundbreaking this year in Morristown.(Photo: Sunstone Hotels LLC)

Inside, the hotelwill include1,500 square feet of conference room, penthouse suites with balconies overlooking Market Street and a fitness center for hotel guests. An art component is slated for the interior of the hotel with plans to integrate unique artifacts of Morristown and photos.

At ground level, the building will house retail space and coffee shops for the public. With no space for on-site parking, 65-valet only parking spaces will be available on the roof of the Dalton Garage on Cattano Avenue.

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The Cambriais set on 20 Market and 14 and 30 Bank Streets.Although a six-story zoned area, Vitolosaid the planning board granted zoning variances for the hotel.

Due to a grade change,the hotel will stand six stories on Market Street and seven stories on Bank Street, according to project plans. On the site, demolition of the previous building is underway but is expected to finalize in the next two weeks.

The new hotel joins two other bedding optionsin town including the Hyatt Regency on Speedwell Avenue and the Best Western Plus on South Street. According to Vitolo, The Cambriawill have a "lower price point than the Hyatt." The Cambria will also compete with new bed and breakfast options that could open following the town's new Bed and Breakfast ordinance approved last November.

The new Cambria Hotel and Suites will sit a block away from the Morristown Green and feature 114 guest rooms.(Photo: Sunstone Hotels Morristown LLC)

Last month, Morristown Mayor Tim Dougherty described the town as "a desirable location in Morris County" with new opportunities slated for this year.

Last year, the townsaw a commercial boom and welcomed30 new businesses, five new restaurants and 13 professional and service businesses. This spring, a newrevolutionary war-themed brewery is set to openalong with the additionof Millburn Deli.

In addition,severalprojects are in the works including the rehabilitation of Pioneer Plaza starting this spring and the construction of a new 506-space parking structure behind the Post Office on Morris Street. The town's new office and retail project calledM Station is also underway.

A Market Street building compromised during renovation was demolished overnight February 27, 2019, in Morristown. Morristown Daily Record

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