Alluxsuites at 1876

Business is conducted at the capital. While many of Tallahassee’s visitors are transient, staying for days or weeks at a time, high-quality hotels are limited, opening a gap for travelers seeking apartment-like comforts rather than a simple refuge while staying in the capital.

There is a growing market to accommodate travelers seeking short-term extended stays with more amenities than a hotel can offer that does not require a lease.

“This property is more than just a renovation; it’s a model for where we’re headed as a brand.”

That’s how Bob Brier, cofounder and principal of Edgewater Group LLC, describes the remodeling of the former TownePlace Suites in Tallahassee into the new boutique hotel, Alluxsuites at 1876.

According to Brier, the new hotel will set the tone for future developments across the region. Building a network of high-quality, design-forward extended stay properties is the goal. That includes a sister location in Americus, Georgia, where Alluxsuites at The Vault transformed a historic bank building into a full-service hotel.

Photos Courtesy of Edgewater Group LLC

While Alluxsuites at 1876 is new to Tallahassee as of February of this year, the Edgewater Group has roots in the city with an office park and other commercial properties.

“Tallahassee has been a key market for Edgewater for several years,” says Ketan Vora, another cofounder and principal of Edgewater. Vora is also a member of the Ascend Collection Advisory Council. “We’ve long recognized the city’s potential for thoughtful, experience-driven hospitality.”

Touting its dynamic university base, government presence, and growing business community, Vora says the Tallahassee market is primed for a new kind of extended-stay offering. The new hotel is the fifth Ascend Hotel Collection property, a brand known for its boutique-inspired stay and distinctive, high-quality properties.

The property is part of the Choice Hotels International and their Choice Privileges rewards program that includes more than 7,000 hotels around the world across 22 different brand hotels.

Located at 186 Capital Circle Northeast, the Tallahassee hotel has 93 rooms ranging from studio to two-bedroom units. The hotel has a fitness center and a laundry facility.

Alluxsuites at 1876 offers what they call “business-friendly amenities,” including a larger room for corporate events and small business meetings.

Each suite also comes business ready, with large workstations and stylish decor aimed toward both business and leisure travelers.

All rooms feature complete kitchens with a full-sized refrigerator, microwave, oven, stove, and dishwasher. The hotel website lauds luxurious bedding with crisp linens, thick mattresses, custom comforters, and fluffy pillows.

The hotel celebrates Tallahassee’s legacy with three colleges and a rich history at Florida’s capital by incorporating artwork that reflects the vibrant heritage and culture. Pieces are featured in every room, offering what the hotel calls “a nostalgic journey through the city’s past and present.”

Photos Courtesy of Edgewater Group LLC

All of this comes with an upscale atmosphere at a competitive price and a promise of “comfort without compromise.”

While open for business, the hotel is still going through a multiphased renovation to update suites and the entire facility, which includes plans for a restaurant and an on-site bar. They hope to open the 1876 Bar & Grille by the summer of this year.

The hotel describes the new dining spot as a “relaxing dining experience” and “offering a diverse menu in a comfortable setting,” which will feature an outdoor dining patio and firepits for unwinding under the stars. The varied menu offers classic burgers, sandwiches, tacos, and salads. They also plan to serve premium dishes, including ribeye steaks, filet mignon, seafood, and pasta, as well as a breakfast menu.

The hotel is pet friendly for up to two pets per room at 50 pounds or less per pet. They do charge a $100 fee per pet, per stay. Parking and high-speed internet are free. The hotel is a smoke-free property.

“Alluxsuites at 1876 reflects our belief that today’s travelers—whether students, professionals, or families,” Vora says, “deserve style, flexibility, comfort, and modern-day conveniences without compromise.” ▪