Marcus Hotels plans to debut the Garland hotel in north Hollywood. Formerly Holiday Inn’s the Beverly Garland, the hotel will reopen in summer 2014 following a $20 million, multi-phase redesign and renovation.
The original design of the Beverly Garland was heavily influenced by and named for actress Beverly Garland by her husband, Fillmore Crank. The real estate developer and contractor by trade partnered with the founder of the Tropicana Hotel in Las Vegas, John Kell Houssels, Jr., to build the hotel in 1970. Second generation James Crank took over the helm in 1999. This winter, Crank is investing in the hotel to merge the Southern California experience with newly re-imagined style and comfort.
“It’s been a dream of mine to turn this beautiful property into a unique boutique hotel,” says Crank. “Our focus on service and the guest experience coupled with our determination to create an alternative hotel offering in Los Angeles will surely surpass expectations.”
The renovation plans will incorporate bold, vibrant colors against rich textures and eclectic accent pieces. The re-designed property will mirror a sophisticated, retro-cool California style and experience. Designed by Los Angeles-based Forchielli Glynn and San Diego-based Rossi Architecture, the hotel’s renovation will transform all 242 guest rooms and 14 suites and public spaces and add an outdoor garden space.
In addition, the hotel’s signature restaurant, currently named Tula’s Café after Beverly Garland’s granddaughter, will be redesigned and led by executive chef Warren Schwartz.
