The Algonquin resort in St. Andrews, Canada, is set to undergo a $35-million refurbishment. Following its conversion to St. Andrews-by-the-Sea, the hotel will be the first Canadian property in Marriott’s Autograph Collection.

Originally built in 1889 to accommodate passengers from the Canadian Pacific Railway, the Tudor-style resort boasts a rich history of railroad barons and industry titans among its guests. Renovations will complete this spring, aiming to preserve architectural details such as the half-timbered and stucco façade, 96 Juliet balconies, and 15 second-floor patios.
The 216 guestrooms and 17 suites have been restored to their original Victorian design. The glass in the original 200 11-foot arched windows was replaced and air-conditioning added, outdoor event spaces expanded, double-sided fireplaces were converted to gas, and public areas have been reconfigured. 

The hotel has two restaurants: Braxton’s Restaurant & Bar and The Clubhouse at the resort’s golf course, as well as 19,300 square feet of meeting space with three ballrooms. A new 1,400-square-foot spa will offer treatments based on ancient techniques of the area’s native Algonquin people.

