Dream reveals plans for Kansas property
Dream Hotel Group has announced plans to open a 155-key hotel within Ballpark District, a new mixed-use development in downtown Wichita, Kansas. Scheduled to open in 2024, Unscripted Wichita will be home to a signature restaurant on street level and a rooftop bar and lounge with views of the city’s skyline and Riverfront Stadium, transforming the section of S. McLean Blvd between Maple and Texas Streets.
Led by Kansas-based developer EPC Real Estate Group with architectural design by DLR Group, Unscripted Wichita will be the hospitality centerpiece of Ballpark District, which comprises three buildings and 120,000ft² office, retail and restaurant space to Wichita’s West Bank and Delano community. Sat adjacent to Riverfront Stadium, the redevelopment efforts also include improvements to the west bank of the Arkansas River. The new office-retail development will open directly onto the ballpark’s concourse to the west, with plans for a pedestrian sky bridge to the east of McLean Blvd connecting to the new Unscripted Wichita hotel.
“The Unscripted Hotels brand is a great fit for the city. Driven by local F&B, thoughtful design and a culture of friendly service, Unscripted gives travellers what they want in a hotel – an authentic experience that enhances their lifestyle but at a more accessible price point,” says Dream CEO Jay Stein. “We found a great partner in EPC Real Estate Group, a company that plays an important role in Wichita’s history and transformation story. We are excited to collaborate with such a talented group, which understands our brand of hospitality and represents the values we share in contributing to the revitalisation of great cities.”
Austin Bradley of EPC Real Estate Group comments: “We are excited to announce Unscripted as the centerpiece of this landmark redevelopment. We are eager to build on the existing momentum within Delano and continue to elevate the Riverfront Stadium experience for the entire community. This notion remained at the forefront when selecting the hotel brand and management company, and Unscripted will do just that.”
The announcement follows the recent signings of Cas en Bas Beach Resort by Dream Hotel Group in St. Lucia; Dream Frisco, Texas; Dream Miami, Florida; and Dream Louisville, Kentucky, and signals another exciting milestone in the continued growth and evolution of the company and its portfolio of lifestyle brands. Dream currently has 15 hotels open today as well as 25 new locations in various stages of development worldwide.
