Hotel Blackhawk in downtown Davenport, IA has just been named a Preservation Success Story Award Honorable Mention winner by the Historic Hotels of America – a part of the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The award was officially announced December 1, 2011.
 
According to organization executive director Thierry Roch, the award exemplifies “creative rehabilitation efforts undertaken to recapture, promote and glorify the property’s original use in a preservation sensitive manner.”

“It’s thrilling to see the vision of Amrit and Amy Gill of Restoration St. Louis and the City of Davenport rewarded by Historic Hotels of America,” said general manager Tim Heim. “It was that vision of restoring a jewel which has been carried through by me and my staff. It provides great satisfaction that preservationists, guests and clients have recognized this gift with us.”

Hotel Blackhawk marked its official grand re-opening January 29, 2011. The hotel retains its 95-year-old historic character while featuring modern conveniences throughout the 130 guestrooms and extended-stay suites, eight meeting rooms, and 300-person banquet capacity in the signature Gold Room.
 
The Hotel Blackhawk is connected to the RiverCenter/Adler Theatre with 10 meeting rooms, an executive boardroom, almost 46,000 sq. ft. of column free exhibit space, and the historic art-deco 2,400-seat Adler Theatre which plays host to world-class entertainment.
 
The hotel is located within walking distance of the Mississippi River, restaurants, pubs, riverboat casino, Figge Art Museum, Modern Woodmen Park baseball stadium, and the live-music venue of the River Music Experience.
 
For more information, visit www.hotelblackhawk.com.