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2mo ago

Hotel Topeka Sale Depends on Shawnee County’s $6 Million Maner Center Renovation

County commissioners have yet to commit to the funding that would unlock Endeavor Hotel Group’s plan for a nationally branded conference hotel.

Investment in the Maner Conference Centre, 1717 SW Topeka Blvd., which is owned by Shawnee County, would be required in the sale of Hotel Topeka.
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Overview

  • Endeavor’s bid offers $1 million upfront and roughly $11 million over 20 years to recoup the city’s $11.5 million investment in the property.
  • The purchase proposal is contingent on Shawnee County contributing $6 million to rehabilitate the adjoining Maner Conference Centre and granting Endeavor a long-term management agreement.
  • Endeavor CEO Roy Arnold says the hotel is losing money under current operations but could thrive as a full-service, nationally branded conference venue that attracts larger conventions.
  • City council members including Brett Kell and Marcus Miller express confidence in the deal and say formal negotiations with county officials are advancing.
  • Shawnee County commissioners have not publicly commented on the request and are in early negotiations with Endeavor representatives, with a follow-up meeting scheduled this Wednesday.