International award-winning firm KTGY Architecture + Planning is pleased to announce that the Granada Hotel & Spa, a new four-story, contemporary-style boutique hotel with 60 guest rooms situated in the heart of downtown Morgan Hill, Calif., has broken ground. Granada Hotel & Spa would be the first hotel to open in the downtown neighborhood.
“The
architectural design thoughtfully marries traditional with modern and
incorporates vintage brick veneer, wood, steel, and
other materials that reference the local palate and setting,”
said Sean Martino, director in KTGY’s Los Angeles office. “A special design element is the Krion
façade system with translucent panels and integrated lighting, which will
create a dynamic façade at the corner of Monterey Road and East 1st Street.”
The new, mixed-use destination hotel and spa will feature
many amenities including a market hall, restaurant, vintage wine bar, flower
shop, banquet hall, spa facilities, fitness center, pool and valet service.
“The full-service hotel will be a beautiful venue for ‘destination weddings’ and events with amenities that appeal to sophisticated tastes,” Martino noted. “There are many indoor and outdoor flex spaces that can accommodate small to large parties including a turf lawn on the ground floor. The restaurant offers a private dining area with a glass wall that views the glass flower coolers. In addition, there is a glass walk-in wine cooler with views from the main space and private dining area.”
A large kitchen on the ground level will serve the
restaurant, wine bar and market area, which will be open to the public as well
as hotel guests. On the second level, there is a catering kitchen to serve the
events held in the banquet hall on that floor. The resort-style pool and deck are also located on
the second level. The guest rooms (30 keys per
floor) and suites are located on the third and fourth floors. There are also
outdoor living room and lounge areas on the third and fourth floors for guests
to relax and socialize. A rooftop garden will be used to grow organic
vegetables for the restaurant and market hall.
Granada Hotel’s owner, Frank Léal of Leal Vineyards in Hollister, recently
renovated the neighboring Granada Theater. Léal is also the owner of Sycamore
Creek Vineyards and Willow Heights Mansion, both in Morgan Hill, which are all
popular wedding destinations and event facilities.
“The long-awaited new development
responds to the city’s long-time goal to revitalize this southern Silicon
Valley downtown neighborhood with hotel use and boost tourism so we are excited
to see it finally move forward,” said Martino. “We expect that the Granada
Hotel & Spa will fuel the addition of more restaurants and entertainment
venues in the area, which is known for its prominent dining, entertainment and
recreational destination.”
Martino continues, “Frank Léal is a successful entrepreneur and winemaker.
Granada Hotel will offer ‘the ultimate Léal experience of great food, wine,
entertainment and luxurious accommodations. The Granada Hotel and the adjacent
theater will reinvigorate downtown Morgan Hill and will create a new anchor to
the ‘Main Street retail area’ attracting both local residents and
tourism.”
The new hotel is
located at 17490 Monterey Road and is slated to
open in the summer of 2021.
About KTGY Architecture + Planning
KTGY Architecture + Planning is an international award-winning full-service
architecture and planning firm delivering innovation, artistry and attention to
detail across multiple offices and studios, ensuring that clients and
communities get the best the firm has to offer no matter the building type or
location. KTGY’s architects and planners combine big picture opportunities,
leading-edge sustainable practices and impeccable design standards to help
create developments of enduring value. KTGY serves clients worldwide from
offices located in Chicago, Denver, Irvine, Los Angeles, Oakland, Pune and
Tysons. Call 888.456.KTGY or visit www.ktgy.com.
