Development Advances on Omni Raleigh Hotel, Anchoring Downtown Revitalization

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Development Advances on Omni Raleigh Hotel, Anchoring Downtown Revitalization in Raleigh, NC

Omni Hotels & Resorts is planting roots in Raleigh, NC, as development progresses on the Omni Raleigh Hotel. A significant milestone in the continued revitalization of the city’s downtown, the Omni Raleigh Hotel will serve as a cornerstone of an emerging district that brings together hospitality, culture and community, while helping meet the city’s growing demand for convention and meeting space.

Ideally situated between the Raleigh Convention Center and the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, the Omni Raleigh will serve as a pivotal addition to the city’s urban infrastructure, significantly enhancing Raleigh’s meeting and event capabilities. Scheduled to open in late 2028, the 29-story Omni Raleigh Hotel will feature 600 guest rooms, a 20,000-square-foot ballroom, and an expansive 61,000 square feet of meeting space, directly supporting the ongoing expansion of the Raleigh Convention Center.

The Omni Raleigh Hotel will serve as an active participant in the city’s cultural renaissance, offering dynamic gathering spaces and amenities for both business and leisure travelers, including:

• The first-ever coffee shop by Raleigh-based Peter Millar, bringing the brand’s signature personality to life through authentic design elements, alongside a bespoke medium-dark roast blend from local favorite Black & White Coffee Roasters
• North Carolina’s first Bob’s Steak & Chop House, blending the restaurant’s signature classic design with Raleigh-inspired artwork and private dining spaces
• A rooftop pool and adjacent restaurant offering all-day dining and sweeping city views
• A sports bar featuring a golf simulator with large-format video walls, lounge seating and covered outdoor patio
• A fitness center and resort-style wellness experience with hot and cold therapies, including hot tubs, steam rooms, saunas, cold plunges, red light recovery tables and compression pods

“We believe great hotels are shaped by the communities that surround them, and Omni Raleigh is designed to reflect the essence of this dynamic, fast-growing city,” said Kurt Alexander, President of Omni Hotels & Resorts. “We’re creating an exceptional destination where visitors and residents alike can gather, connect and create lasting memories, brought to life by the genuine hospitality of our associates.”

“The arrival of Omni Raleigh will mark a pivotal step forward in the evolution of Downtown Raleigh and strengthens our city’s position as a premier destination for business and leisure travel,” said Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell. “Alongside the Convention Center expansion, and significant investments at the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts Center and Red Hat Amphitheater, we look forward to welcoming many more residents and visitors to enjoy all that our vibrant city center has to offer.”

Inspired by Raleigh’s balance of vibrancy and tranquility, the hotel will be brought to life by construction partner Brasfield & Gorrie, alongside project architect Rule Joy Trammell + Rubio, LLC. Interiors will be curated by Waldrop + Nichols Studio, with Jeffrey Beers International designing Bob’s Steak & Chop House and the sports bar.

As Raleigh continues to grow as a cultural and economic hub, Omni Hotels & Resorts is proud to play a role in shaping its next chapter, planting roots that will support connection, creativity and community for decades to come.

About Omni Hotels & Resorts
Omni Hotels & Resorts, America’s Hotel Company,  creates genuine, authentic guest experiences at over 50 distinct hotels and resorts in the most popular leisure and business destinations across the United States, as well as in Canada. With 28 iconic golf courses, including multiple short courses, and 25 award-winning spas across the country, every Omni welcomes you to experience the true spirit of each destination. Reflected through local color, personalized service, unique wellness options, signature restaurants and creative culinary offerings, Omni leaves a lasting impression with every guest and a heightened level of recognition and rewards delivered through its Select Guest® loyalty program. Omni is committed to reducing hunger and is on a mission through its Say Goodnight to Hunger initiative to provide millions of meals each year for food banks to feed children, families, and seniors in communities in which it operates. Omni Hotels & Resorts is the official hotel of the PGA TOUR® and PGA of America. For information or to book accommodations, visit omnihotels.com or call 1-800-The-Omni.