This $23 million project retains the architectural elements of the 120,000-square-foot, 12-story Stripped Classical/Art Deco structure. Period details including terrazzo tile floors, wooden railings, and marble features have been preserved. The building’s historical significance – it was home to federal branches including the Army Corps of Engineers, District Court and FBI – are highlighted with the three vault doors that create a focal point in the main commons area and hearth room.

Guests in the extended-stay style accommodations enjoy modern furnishings and amenities, including full kitchens, a fitness room and game center. A patio on the building’s north side features a fire pit overlooking the First National Bank sculpture park. The 1,000-square-foot penthouse boasts panoramic views of Omaha. Nearly 2,000 square feet of meeting space was also constructed to meet the needs of the Residence Inn guests.

The location is ideally situated within the heart of the growth plans of the city, a mere five blocks from the Qwest Center and across the street from a proposed ballpark. The hotel is also just minutes away from the Old Market shopping district and a short complimentary shuttle from Omaha Eppley Airport.

The hotel features 113 contemporary residences and 32 spacious suites in a comfortable and warm “green tea” decor setting.

A private health club occupies the first floor and includes state-of-the-art fitness equipment, health training, and juice bar. MetaBank has a branch and office on the second and third floors of the building, with a law office and other commercial users occupying other floors.

There are 16 luxury condominiums on floors 9 through 11, ranging from 1,070 to 2,500 square feet. The seven foot by five foot operable windows give unending views of the city. The construction quality of the landmark structure gives the security that buyers expect in a project of this caliber. This project successfully brought residents and businesses back to the center of downtown Des Moines.