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Following suit with the hallmarks of the Graduate Hotels brand, the hotel pays homage to the Storrs region and celebrates the distinctive and diverse culture of the University of Connecticut.
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JCJ Architecture helped bring the in-house design team’s vision to life for this iteration of the Graduate Hotel. The property features 100 appointed guest rooms that are UConn-inspired with blue and white plaid furnishings, New England motifs, as well as wall art displaying traditions, legends and portraits of notable UConn athletes. Guests will walk into a completely renovated and wide-open lobby area.
The floor is made of reclaimed basketball court flooring and the front desk made of basketball-textured leather. There are paintings of former Husky men’s and women’s basketball legends. The Trophy Room, a full-service bar and restaurant, is located off the lobby and is a signature Graduate Hotels concept that offers coffee and grab-and-go items throughout the day and light bites, wine, beer and refreshments in the evening. The renovation also includes the addition of a 3,000-square-foot ballroom with a 1,000-square-foot entrance area. Altogether, there is 8,000 square feet of ballroom space to accommodate banquets, conferences and other events.
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