Representatives of Browning, developer of the Hotel Nickel Plate, revealed plans for the project at Wednesday’s meeting of the Nickel Plate Review Committee.  With 5 stories and 68 feet in height, the proposed development needed approval from the panel, which voted unanimously in favor of the variance.

The plans must still be reviewed by city staff and the technical advisory committee as the hotel moves forward.

It will be located between the First Internet Bank Building and the Nickel Plate Trail, next to a parking garage to be used for hotel guests, customers of the planned restaurant on the first floor of the hotel and by First Internet Bank.  Access to the hotel and parking garage will be via 116th Street or South Street.  It is likely those exiting the area onto 116th Street will only be using right turns, with no left turns.

Adam Chavers, Chief Development Officer for Browning, told committee members the hotel will be part of the Hilton Hotel group’s Tapestry brand.  The hotel will not use the name Hilton but will utilize the Hilton reservation system.

The hotel will feature a total of roughly 116 rooms.

City staff says there will be a public area adjacent to the hotel property and will be named Legacy Plaza.