In February 2025, a new boutique hotel became part of the renaissance of Downtown Dayton. The 118-room Hotel Ardent is located in the historic Barclay Building at Main and First Streets, a site that has a fascinating story involving some big names from Dayton's past, and … [Read more...] about From NCR and James Cox to the Hotel Ardent: a History of the Barclay (Harries) Building
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History of the Hotel Holden (Holden House Apartments)
Recently there has been a flurry of new hotels opening in Downtown Dayton, from the Fairfield Inn and Suites and AC Marriott in Water Street/Webster Station to the Hotel Ardent and the Hilton Garden Inn at the Dayton Arcade. Historically there were many different hotel … [Read more...] about History of the Hotel Holden (Holden House Apartments)
New Arcade Hotel and History of the Gibbons and Third Street Buildings
The brand-new Hilton Garden Inn is now open at the Dayton Arcade. It features 93 rooms as well as a 2nd floor bar and restaurant open to the public which overlooks Courthouse Square and the North Arcade retail marketplace. The hotel occupies two buildings, the Third … [Read more...] about New Arcade Hotel and History of the Gibbons and Third Street Buildings
The Arcade is a Go; What Pending Downtown Development Could Be Next?
The Dayton Arcade redevelopment is now officially underway, and it's been called a "catalytic" project for the downtown core with the potential to "spur further economic growth" in nearby areas. So what could be the next domino to fall? This article will take a look at some … [Read more...] about The Arcade is a Go; What Pending Downtown Development Could Be Next?
The Hotel at 3rd and Ludlow: What’s That Called Again?
It's a good time for hotels in downtown Dayton, with the new Fairfield Inn and Suites now open in the Water Street district and the Crowne Plaza benefiting from its new neighbor the Levitt Pavilion. A few proposed developments have even featured a boutique hotel as part of … [Read more...] about The Hotel at 3rd and Ludlow: What’s That Called Again?
What Dayton Has Gained: New Construction 2007-2017
Last time we looked at some of what Dayton has lost in the past decade. But this week we'll take a more optimistic tone and highlight some of the many projects of new construction that have sprung up in those same years on vacant lots and surface parking. Although the … [Read more...] about What Dayton Has Gained: New Construction 2007-2017
History of the Dayton Biltmore Hotel
Today it’s a senior living community known as the Biltmore Towers, but for decades the magnificent building at the northeast corner of Main and 1st Streets was a prominent hotel that once welcomed Elvis Presley and John F. Kennedy as guests. The hotel was constructed in … [Read more...] about History of the Dayton Biltmore Hotel
Construction Roundup: Downtown Dayton
Take a walk around downtown Dayton today and you’ll see a welcome sight: construction cranes! Yes, several projects are underway which promise to bring new jobs and amenities to the city core. And a couple are even big enough to affect Dayton's skyline. Let’s take a look at … [Read more...] about Construction Roundup: Downtown Dayton