Tuesday, May 28, 2024 PBA Group of Companies (PBA) and its collaborator Concord Hospitality have commenced the transformation of the former 12-story office structure, Canadian Centre (833 4th Ave. SW), into an Element Hotel by Westin. Recognizing a chance to meet the rising demand for more accommodations in Downtown Calgary and to stimulate economic growth, PBA took action.
The Element Hotel, featuring 226 suites, will provide fully furnished extended stay units and boast a sophisticated design. Guests can expect a welcoming and culturally rich experience with refined details throughout the hotel. “We’re honoured to help take one of the first steps in transforming our downtown into a differentiated residential and recreational district that serves as a symbol of progressive inner city planning with this conversion,” says James Scott, Senior Vice President, Planning and Development, PBA Group of Companies .
“We’re proud of our trusted partnership with Concord Hospitality and look forward to continuing the momentum with this novel conversion project which will have a notable impact in the community.” Announced in November as one of Calgary’s downtown office conversion partners, the Element Hotel is the inaugural hospitality project under the Downtown Calgary Development Incentive Program. This initiative will repurpose 170,000 square feet of unused office space in the city center.
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