Eola Hotel developer to appear before planning commission
NATCHEZ, Miss. (AP) – The historic Natchez Eola Hotel building could be one step closer this week to reopening its doors as senior living apartments.
The Natchez Democrat reports the owner of the former hotel building – Virginia attorney Robert Lubin – is scheduled to appear before the Natchez Planning Commission Thursday to propose the plans as an “upscale” senior living apartment building.
Lubin purchased the historic hotel in 2014 a few months before closing the hotel. Local attorney Tony Heidelberg is representing the project developers.
The hotel will be renovated to become 46 luxurious apartments for tenants 55 and older.
While the apartments will be modern, Heidelberg says the first floor and public areas will be decorated with deference to the historical significance of the hotel.
