Historic Windsor Hotel in Americus in Georgia, a Victorian Masterpiece Was Sold

The Victorian Windsor Hotel in Americus, Georgia, known for its beautiful history was sold

Edgewater Group LLC announced that it had acquired the Historic Windsor Hotel in Americus to expand its portfolio of assets in hospitality, retail, office, and residential areas. 125 West Lamar LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Edgewater Valley Forge Fund III LP and an affiliate of Edgewater Group LLC, purchased the property.

The Historic Windsor Hotel is located in downtown Americus. It occupies almost an entire block. The Windsor, a Victorian architectural masterpiece of Victorian architecture, has 53 rooms and is five stories high. It features a tower and a turret, balconies, and a lobby with an open atrium.

Edgewater Group has extensive knowledge in managing and owning historic boutique hotels such as The Wyvern Hotel, Punta Gorda Florida, and The Coombs Inn & Suites, Apalachicola Florida. Edgewater continues to focus on smaller markets such as Americus and is committed to the communities where its properties are located. The purchase of the Historic Windsor Hotel will support that.

"We are thrilled to add The Historic Windsor Hotel to the Edgewater Group's collection of unique assets. At Edgewater, we are continually seeking exceptional properties like The Windsor to support our offerings and expand our footprint," said Ketan Vora, Founding Partner of Edgewater Group. "The Windsor has been a treasure to South Georgia serving generations of valued guests and the Edgewater team very much looks forward to joining the community."

Six suites and two tower Suites are among the 53 guest rooms at the Windsor Hotel. These are the Bridal Suite (named after the 39th U.S. president and Sumter County resident) and Carter Presidential Suite (named in honor of the 39th).

Each room at the Windsor is unique, with each room exuding its Southern charm and style. The Windsor Hotel has hosted many notable guests over the years, including President Jimmy Carter and Mrs. Carter. Franklin D. Roosevelt, the then Governor of New York, was a guest at the Windsor Hotel's February 1928 Chamber of Commerce dinner.

The Historic Windsor Hotel offers many business services, including meeting rooms, weddings, and special events. There are also two dining options on the property. Rosemary & Thyme Restaurant, a beautiful example of Victorian elegance featuring original tile flooring and a consistent design from the past, offers delicious modern American food. Floyd's Pub offers a relaxed experience with refreshing cocktails, appetizers and a wonderful view from the veranda overlooking downtown.

Today, the Historic Windsor Hotel remains a pinnacle of its South Georgia community as a destination hotel drawing guests and attention from around the world, featured on NBC's "The Today Show", Georgia Public Broadcasting, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, USA Today, Southern Distinction Magazine and Southern Living Magazine.

The Windsor was also honored with the Georgia Department of Tourism Excellence in Customer Services Award, and National Preservation Award. It is located in the National Historic Register-recognized historic downtown Americus.

 

Source: hotelnewsresource.com