Fairmont Southampton Renovations Update
Westend Properties shared an update on the ongoing renovations at the Fairmont Southampton.
A spokesperson said, “Work at the site is proceeding as planned – for instance, demolition within the building has begun in anticipation of the extensive overhaul of the hotel interior. The initial shipments of containers of construction materials and equipment have arrived and additional containers will be delivered shortly.
“Local contractors have been engaged for the replacement of the HVAC systems and other major mechanical improvements. Unfortunately, the delivery of scaffolding and swing stages has been unavoidably delayed, but we expect they will be installed around the exterior of the building in December as we prepare for the next steps in the renovation. In addition, as the construction work ramps up, employment ads for a variety of positions, including masons, painters and carpenters, have been published.
“We are also very excited about the progress being made at The Waterlot Inn. Construction crews continue to work on the renovation, breathing new life into the historic venue through upgraded finishes while retaining much of its authentic charm.
“When construction is complete in the coming weeks, the operations team will begin the final preparations for the restaurant’s reopening, including working with the new Executive Chef on updated menu items that will feature a combination of novel offerings and past favourites. The hiring process for The Waterlot is also underway and going well. We are happy to share that we remain on target to reopen on December 4th, 2024 and look forward to welcoming everyone back.”
“We are pleased that visible progress is being made at the Fairmont Southampton,” said Alessandro Colantonio, Chief Investment Officer at Gencom, the managing partner of Westend Properties.
“As we forge ahead, we look forward to reaching important milestones on the journey to reopening this iconic property, including the upcoming official Groundbreaking Ceremony.”
