InterContinental Hotel being converted to Independent Arts Hotel

The Marcus Corporation announced yesterday the InterContinental Hotel will be re-branded to an independent arts hotel.   According to a recent article in Biz Times, Greg Marcus, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Marcus Corp was quoted "The arts spark conversation and debate. The arts inspire and heal. They are part of our daily life, while also serving as an escape. For generations, Milwaukee’s arts scene has been central to the city’s health, vibrancy and reputation as a culturally relevant home and destination. By re-imagining this hotel’s place in our community, we aspire to serve as a welcoming, freeing space for those who wish to experience Milwaukee through an entirely different lens.”   The hotel is expected to be completed mid-2019.   The hotel has 221 rooms in Milwaukee's downtown Theater District.   You can read the entire article here