The full-service Marriott's174; in downtown Richmond is nearing completion of its $14 million overhaul. In the coming week, hotel guests and Richmonders alike will be able to enjoy the array of modern amenities at the newly renovated hotel, including the new Starbucks's174; and Richmond'ss newest upscale dining destination, T-Miller'ss Sports Bar 's38; Grill.
The Richmond Marriott'ss lobby will be home to a full-service Starbucks, which will open on August 17, and feature a convenient entrance near the corner of Broad and 6th streets. (The new
Starbucks replaces a coffee caf's233; that previously served select Starbucks coffees.)
T-Miller'ss Sports Bar 's38; Grill (www.tmillerssportsbar.com), whose name is a combination of venerable department stores Thalhimers and
Miller 's38; Rhoads, will open its doors on August 27. The three-meal-a-day sports bar strives to separate itself from the sports bar pack with higher-quality food and quick and friendly
service in a stylish, contemporary and high-energy environment. Among the highlights:
- T-Miller'ss features outdoor seating that overlooks Broad Street, with room for 50 people (space heaters and a fire pit will warm diners throughout the colder months)
- Twenty-seven high-definition TVs, including a media wall that is made up of nine individual TVs
- Comfortable tables and booths with built-in TVs, providing more than 200 seats inside and another 50 seats on the patio
- A focus on Richmond'ss sports heroes and our local colleges and universities
Starbucks and T-Miller'ss will cater to hotel guests and our neighbors in and around downtown Richmond as well as become a welcome addition for the city'ss ever-growing number of
conventioneers, said Tom Underwood, general manager of the Richmond Marriott. We'sre especially excited to offer patio seating along Broad Street at T-Miller'ss, which promises to be an
affordable option for lunch or a gathering place before heading to a game or concert.
The Richmond Marriott, built in 1984, was purchased in early 2008 by Apple REIT Seven, Inc., a Richmond, Va.-based real estate investment trust, and is managed by White Lodging, one of
the nation'ss premier operators of leading-brand hotels.
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