The Inn at Pocono Manor announces completion of major renovation of Historic Circa 1902 Lodge.
PENNSYLVANIA – The Inn at Pocono Manor has announced the completion of a $5 million renovation of the historic resort’s main lodge, which originally opened 110 years ago. Renovations included comprehensive new floor, wall and window treatments for the building’s large and original upper and lower lobbies, event and meeting rooms, the historic restaurant, the resort’s popular Lamplighter Lounge, and all 190 main lodge guestrooms. Lisa Green, general manager, made the announcement.
“I am so pleased to announce our renovation is complete, and we think quite successful,” said Ms. Green. “Our goal was to remain true to The Inn’s 110 year heritage of hospitality. A century ago, this was a resort where guests could get away from the city, reconnect with nature and their loved ones, and renew.” Green continued with, “We think we’ve restored that sense of nature and serenity, and now have a main lodge that complements this with comfort and beauty, and which is true to the period in which it opened.”
With the completion of the renovation program, the main lodge at The Inn at Pocono Manor has been aesthetically unified. Rich new furnishings and lighting fixtures that restore the character, luster and charm of the late Victorian Era are set against a color palette of soft green, blue and deep burgundy hues. Massive fieldstone fireplaces in both lobbies and in the restaurant were reopened after being closed off decades ago, once again welcoming guests with the warm glow of the hearth.
Probably the most dramatic space immerging from the renovation is the historic and vast dining room that was added to the lodge in the 1920s. During the renovation, original hardwood flooring was rediscovered and restored. Massive columns that define the room were transformed from monochromatic megaliths into brilliant gold sentries, welcoming guests and beckoning them into the breathtakingly beautiful space with glorious mountain views. As hotel dining rooms of that period were imposing by their size, the room was softened with yards and yards of rich fabric draperies drawn to each column to suggest space and yet intimacy. The room’s large stone fireplace was restored and reopened.
Multiple historic photographs telling the story of the Inn’s century of hospitality have been matted & framed, and placed in public areas of property as well as in guestrooms. “This is one of the most commented on aspects of the renovation,” continued Ms. Green. “Our guests are so enjoying seeing the resort’s history come alive through the photographs that have been incorporated into our new décor.”
To celebrate the completion of the renovation and to highlight the immense artistic talent in the Poconos, The Inn hosted an art competition recently, and the three winning artworks were purchased by the resort and installed in the main lodge.
The late Victorian interior design theme was carried through each of the main lodge’s 190 guestrooms and baths as well, utilizing dramatic new furniture beautifully milled and finished to suggest circa 1902. Guest baths were enhanced with period-style lighting fixtures and paver tile wall finishes typical of luxury bathrooms of the era. Rich new linens accessorize both the guestrooms and baths.
In keeping with the historically-focused year at The Inn at Pocono Manor, the property celebrated the Centennial of its East Course this past summer. The unique Classic Era course, with design contributions by both Donald Ross and William Flynn, is balanced by the resort’s West Course, which was designed by George Fazio as a modern complement to the East Course’s classic-era routing and style.
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