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Key Points The best outcome for Hotel Topeka seems likely to involve renovating and modernizing the hotel to attract more visitors, potentially rebranding it under a major chain like Hilton or Marriott. It appears the city aims to sell the hotel to a private operator to ensure long-term sustainability, while boosting local tourism and economy. There is some controversy among city council members about the city's involvement, but research suggests community integration and economic benefits could address these concerns. Overview Hotel Topeka, owned by the City of Topeka through the Topeka Development Corporation, was purchased in 2023 for $7.6 million to revitalize it as a key tourism and convention asset. The hotel, located next to the Stormont Vail Events Center, has 224 rooms and 20,000 square feet of meeting space, but is currently outdated and in need of upgrades. The city’s plan involves renovating the hotel, possibly affiliating with a national brand, and eventually selling...