Post by Logan on Apr 30, 2016 5:32:37 GMT -6
Rochester Clarion Inn abruptly closes, surprising guests and employees
Donny Erickson stood outside the Clarion Inn with Viking Lounge bartender Mark Thoreen on Friday afternoon, reminiscing about his favorite karaoke moments at the lounge.
Erickson, like many others in Rochester, will have to find a new karaoke spot. The 196-unit hotel and lounge will be demolished within the year, with the new hotel set to be built on the site.
"I just can't believe it," Erickson said, noting he stopped for lunch and realized the place had been cleared out. He had plans to drop by for karaoke later in the evening. "I've been coming here a long, long time. ... I'm going to miss this place."
The news was broken to employees at a Friday morning meeting after the finalization of the sale Thursday to Lamont Companies. The company intends to redevelop the 5.5-acre property into a Candlewood Suites hotel and multi-tenant retail spot, according to a news release from the company.
Read more: www.postbulletin.com/news/local/clarion-inn-abruptly-closes-surprising-guests-and-employees/article_fcab2eef-6989-5902-a929-3e6e6f4eeef0.html
Donny Erickson stood outside the Clarion Inn with Viking Lounge bartender Mark Thoreen on Friday afternoon, reminiscing about his favorite karaoke moments at the lounge.
Erickson, like many others in Rochester, will have to find a new karaoke spot. The 196-unit hotel and lounge will be demolished within the year, with the new hotel set to be built on the site.
"I just can't believe it," Erickson said, noting he stopped for lunch and realized the place had been cleared out. He had plans to drop by for karaoke later in the evening. "I've been coming here a long, long time. ... I'm going to miss this place."
The news was broken to employees at a Friday morning meeting after the finalization of the sale Thursday to Lamont Companies. The company intends to redevelop the 5.5-acre property into a Candlewood Suites hotel and multi-tenant retail spot, according to a news release from the company.
Read more: www.postbulletin.com/news/local/clarion-inn-abruptly-closes-surprising-guests-and-employees/article_fcab2eef-6989-5902-a929-3e6e6f4eeef0.html