Open the front doors and walk into the newly opened Residence Inn by Marriott in Downtown Omaha and you will immediately be brought back to 1934. At that time, the building was known as the Omaha Federal Building. Adorned with beautiful marble and shiny brass, and decorated with artifacts that originally hung in the building in the past, you immediately get the feeling that this hotel has a story to tell. At the entrance to the hotel, the story is told; about how it was built and why, about the 80-year old time capsule that Mayor Roy Towl placed in the cornerstone. See the original FBI Most Wanted Poster with Baby Face Nelson, John Dellinger, Ma Barker, and all the old gangsters. Send your letter by placing it in the antique mail drop. Check out the artist biographies and local events posted on the historic bulletin boards. Learn about how the building sat dormant from 2008 until it was purchased by First OFB, LLC, and the visionaries that saw a modern extended stay Marriott hotel in downtown Omaha. And this is where the team at Residence Inn by Marriott, and First Hospitality Group, start creating its own history in the Old Federal Building.
“At the Residence Inn by Marriott, Omaha Downtown, our team focuses on creating experiences. The historic building is a wonderful start for travelers who want to experience something unique and different. Combine that with our culture of service, and you have something truly special,” says Kyle Highberg, the hotel’s General Manager.
At the Residence Inn, not only is the service different, the suites are different too. When you get off the elevators, the history of the building is quickly erased as you walk into your suite, which is complete with modern amenities including the latest technology offered in hotels. The fully equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances helps you live your life while away from home. The TVs in the room are programmed by DirecTV, offering over 140 channels, and most of them in HD. The 4-way lit mirrors in the bathrooms and the rain shower-heads offer a level of comfort that is sure to satisfy. “We’ve truly been equipped in a way that will help maintain this beautiful building for another 80 years,” adds Brad Menage, Assistant General Manager
And then there are the hotel’s other amenities. Whether guests want to relax in the Courtyard near First National Bank Park or enjoy the complimentary breakfast, the evening receptions, or the Game-On room, the hotel has everything one would need to relax and unwind at the end of the day. And while the hotel is designed for guests whoi need to stay for a long period of time, the Residence Inn welcomes all travelers, no matter how long they stay.
Shannan Davis, Director of Sales, sums up what Residence Inn has to offer best by saying, “Whether you’re here for one night or one year, we really have everything a traveler would need to thrive, connect, and stay productive, all while experiencing the comforts of a modern home. After all, it’s not a room, it’s a Residence.”
106 S. 15th Street
Omaha, NE
402-342-4770
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Cover Photography by Steve Kowalski, A Better Exposure
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