Luxury Hotel Coming to Norristown!

The Norristown Project is pleased to share the news of a new hotel finally coming to Downtown Norristown and we have the concept design! TNP has discussed the need for more lodging options in town to support our local businesses and Arts Hill. Well, it's finally happening! L'irpa Sloof Hotel & Resort

Now that I have your attention on this lovely April Fools' Day (L'irpa Sloof is April Fools backwards), I would like to talk about the serious challenge when talking about tourism in Norristown. No, a luxury hotel is NOT coming to Norristown...yet! 

Looking at the map above, you will notice some red dots which represent hotels/motels. There is ONE place to stay in Norristown, and the reviews are not that great..

Ignore the 5 star review at the bottom, he's the owner. I do agree that the renovation looks nice from the outside, however, the reviews tell a more accurate story of the Inn. If you're staying at this Inn, you are not really close to the entertainment or restaurant offerings we have.

I won't waste much time talking about this Inn as this is the only lodging option in town. I would like to talk more about the need for more hotels and resorts in Norristown.

If you have relatives coming to town to visit but don't care for them to stay with you for whatever reason, they book a hotel nearby. Chances are, they will select a hotel in Upper Merion or Plymouth Meeting. Makes sense, it's close to the mall and more convenient. Nearby businesses thrive off of their visitors as well as the malls. Can you imagine how busy the restaurants and theaters will be if we had a hotel in Downtown Norristown? Maybe the developers for the PNC building can find an interested party. If a hotel selects the remaining floors, there is no doubt that the first floor will fill up fast with shops and restaurants as well as other open office space.

Now it's your turn to share your vision for lodging options in Norristown!

• Where would you like to see a hotel in Norristown?
• Would you want a modern, historic or themed hotel?
• Which historic building would you convert to a B&B?
• Does Norristown even need a hotel?

Add your thoughts in the comment section below! Enjoy the rest of your April Fools' Day!