{"id":14548,"date":"2016-08-11T08:00:50","date_gmt":"2016-08-11T15:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/archives.csusm.edu\/westcoastersd\/?p=14548"},"modified":"2016-08-11T11:10:08","modified_gmt":"2016-08-11T18:10:08","slug":"stone-hotel-project-back-underway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/archives.csusm.edu\/westcoastersd\/2016\/08\/11\/stone-hotel-project-back-underway\/","title":{"rendered":"Stone Hotel project back underway"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A rendering of the front entrance of the Stone Hotel (credit: Hamman Companies)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Stone Brewing <\/strong><\/a>is working on a plan to bring its own themed hotel to Escondido. No, you haven\u2019t accidentally stumbled upon a news clip from 2011, when San Diego County\u2019s largest brewing company originally unveiled its intentions to construct a hotel across the street from its Escondido brewery. This is an update on what many believed was a dead project. I\u2019d say \u201cmost people\u201d, but during my time working at Stone\u2014which included monitoring social-media\u2014we were regularly asked when the hotel was going to open. This, despite the fact there were no visible signs of construction, and in fact, no construction to speak of save for an intersection leading to a driveway (named \u201cLupulin Lane\u201d) outfitted to look like beer being poured from a tap when viewed on GoogleEarth (seriously, check it out<\/strong><\/a>).<\/p>\n

What I was able to ascertain from those constant inquiries was that there was a significant amount of interest and that this was a \u201cworthy\u201d project. Stone ownership agreed with said worthiness, but with so many construction projects going on (breweries in Richmond, Virginia and Berlin, Germany plus a brewpub in Point Loma\u2019s Liberty Station development as well as company stores, bars and other eateries throughout Southern California) they lacked sufficient funds to pursue what would be a rather gargantuan undertaking and one, it must be added, that would do little to grow its beer business and nothing to increase beer-production.<\/p>\n

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An aerial rendering of the future Stone Hotel in Escondido (credit: Hamman Companies)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Not a lot has changed over the past half-decade. Stone still doesn\u2019t possess the capital necessary to pursue its hotel project. But before those eager for a beer-equipped, ecologically sound, gargoyle-ensconced lodging experience jump off a 1,000-barrel fermenter into a river of expired Enjoy By IPA, there\u2019s good news. Stone recently entered into a licensing agreement with Untitled Hospitality<\/strong><\/a> to get Stone Hotel<\/strong><\/a> built and open by early 2018. Stone ownership recognized years ago that, in addition to the expense, it would be difficult to get a hotel constructed and operational without the experience and knowhow of hospitality professionals. It took years to find the right corporation to work with, but now Untitled is set to get to work building a hotel that it will both own and operate.<\/p>\n

Stone co-founders Greg Koch <\/strong>and Steve Wagner<\/strong> are trusting Untitled to bring their vision to life. Much of that has to do with outfitting the eventual $26 million, 100,000-square-foot building in an aesthetic that is true to Stone\u2019s image and brand of architecture. That\u2019s no small feat, but helping with this will be award-winning interior designer Paul Basile <\/strong>of San Diego\u2019s BASILE Studio<\/strong><\/a>. And the build-out of Stone Hotel will be done in partnership with McMillin LLC<\/strong><\/a>. Together, the team will erect a lodging venue consisting of 99 \u201coversized\u201d guest rooms (six of which will be suites), an 8,000-square-foot ballroom, a 10,000-square-foot rooftop garden, bar-style lobby, fitness center, walking trails and nearly an acre of additional outdoor event-space.<\/p>\n

On the suds side, guests will receive complimentary beer when they check-in. Additionally, archived, rare, cask and specialty beers will regularly be tapped at a trio of service areas throughout the property. And though the method of delivery has not been disclosed of yet, a press-release states that beer will be \u201cavailable upon a moment\u2019s notice\u201d. A night\u2019s stay will also entitle guests to priority-seating and \u201ca unique culinary experience\u201d at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens \u2013 Escondido<\/strong><\/a>. Stone Hotel will be located at 1990 Citracado Parkway<\/strong>, directly across from Stone\u2019s Packaging Hall and cattycorner to Stone\u2019s Escondido brewery and restaurant.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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